Clothes

39#40 Cold? Throw on a jumper rather than switching on the heating or using an electric heater.

 

 

#41 Wash at a lower temperature – either 30 or 40 degrees.41

 

 

42#42 Only wash laundry when you have a full load.

 

 

#43 Avoid using a tumble dryer to dry your clothes – use a washing line instead.43

 

 

44#44 Do your laundry in cold water – this will remove 90% of the energy used to heat the water.

 

 

#45 Consider a gas dryer rather than an electric dryer – they are believed to be around 60% more energy efficient.45

 

 

46#46 Sell, donate or give away old and unwanted items of clothing rather than throwing them out.

 

 

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