Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from wogelife and more videos in the Energy and Resource Conservation category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Doing the laundry uses a lot of water and energy. Here’s how to wash your clothes with a clean conscience. To complete this How-To you will need: 1 Eco-friendly laundry detergent 1 A laundry line 1 An energy-efficient washing machine Step 1: Get a green machine If your washer is more than 10 years old, consider replacing it with an energy-efficient one. Energy-efficient models use half the water and about 35% less energy per load. Tip: Look for washing machines marked with the Energy Star logo. Step 2: Buy eco-friendly detergent Buy eco-friendly laundry detergent. You can even make your own—recipes are readily available online. Step 3: Only wash full loads Don’t do laundry until you have a full load. Step 4: Wash in cold water Unless you’re washing baby clothes, wash in cold water. Ninety percent of the energy used in washing clothes comes from heating the water. Tip: At the very least, use cold water for the final rinse, which uses almost half the 50 gallons needed to do a load of wash. Step 5: Line dry Line dry as much of your laundry as often as possible. Step 6: Clean the filter When you do use the dryer …

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