Happy Earth Month from EPA!
Each day in April, we'll send an environmental tip to everyone who subscribed to our list. This year, we're focusing on how you can act on climate change.
Today's Tip: Wash your clothes in cold water
Washing your clothes in cold water is an easy way to save energy and prevent carbon pollution. Hot water heating accounts for about 90 percent of the energy your machine uses to wash clothes — only 10 percent goes to electricity used by the washer motor.
Depending on the clothes and local water quality (hardness), many homeowners can effectively do laundry exclusively with cold water, using cold water laundry detergents. Switching to cold water can save the average household as much as $40 annually.
Much like running the dishwasher with only a full load, washing clothing in full loads can save more than 3,400 gallons of water each year!
Learn more about how you can act on climate: http://epa.gov/climatechange/wycd
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