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ARTICLE: EarthTalk® | January 2013


EarthTalk® | January 2013

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Credit: iStockPhoto/Thinkstock Three steps to a healthier, greener laundry room: Use natural, nontoxic detergents free of harsh chemicals, dyes and perfumes; lose the fabric softener in favor of vinegar; and swap out your old equipment for EnergyStar rated appliances that are more energy-efficient and will save money over time.
Dear EarthTalk: How can I have a greener, healthier laundry room? -- Billie Alexander, Topeka, KSWhile there are many ways to green one's laundry room, one place to start is with detergent. Luckily, in 2009 the federal government phased out phosphates, harsh chemicals that help break down minerals and loosen food bits during the wash cycle, because their presence in waste water causes algae blooms in downstream waterways. But mainstream detergents still often contain the surfactant … [Read more...]
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