The 90-Day Plan: DAY 34

DAY 34

 

Another way to save energy while using the washing machine is to WASH with COLD WATER.  Most detergents are formulated to work with cold water.  Even switching the water temperature from hot to warm will cut energy use by about half.

 

Challenge:  How can the use of non-chlorine bleach lead to cleaner water?

 

For More Information:

 

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/laundry.html