Green Laundry Facts

A typical washing machine uses 90% of its energy to heat the water; only 10% is actually required to run the motor. Cold water washing reduces the machine’s energy needs dramatically.

Every household could save some 45kg (99 lbs) of carbon dioxide emissions each year if they ran only full loads of laundry.

The average increase in energy efficiency for a washing machine between 1981 and 2003 is 88%.

A front-loading washing machine saves approximately 26 498 litres (7,000 US gallons) of water each year compared to a top-loading washing machine.

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