Laundry can be the most significant thing that you do when it comes to reducing your clothes' environmental impact, experts say.
In Elena Karpova’s household, the rumbling sound of a clothes dryer has become an unfamiliar noise.
Sumner says. “And of course, let’s not forget about energy and water and detergents used in the washing process,” which can also release microfibers into waterways and exacerbate the problem of microplastic pollution. “It’s a double whammy.”he and other experts say, can go a long way in helping you reduce emissions, save money and take better care of your clothes.
If every American household swapped out their appliances for more efficient models, the impacts would be even greater. The combined cost savings would swell above $4.8 billion each year and more than 41 billion pounds of annual greenhouse gas emissions would be prevented from entering the atmosphere, the EPA estimates. That’s equivalent to the emissions from nearly 4 million cars.
Natural fibers like wool or cotton typically need to be washed less than synthetic materials, such as polyester. While polyester works well for activewear because of its moisture wicking properties, the material is “oleophilic,” or oil-loving, attracting oil from skin that can contribute to body odor. To make matters worse,that sweaty-smelling compounds can cling to polyester fibers and not wash out completely, leading to a buildup of odors over time.
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