Laundry is an essential household task, but it can also have a significant impact on the environment, due to the energy and resources required to operate washing machines, dryers and ironing equipment, as well as the environmental impact of the detergents and softeners used. However, there are several ways you can reduce your carbon footprint in your household laundry routine:

1. Use cold water: Washing your clothes in cold water instead of hot can significantly reduce your carbon footprint. Most modern washing machines are designed to clean clothes effectively in cold water, and you'll also save money on your energy bill.
2. Use a front-loading machine: Front-loading washing machines use less water and energy than top-loading machines, so if you're in the market for a new machine, this is a good option to consider.
3. Air-dry clothes: Instead of using a dryer, which can consume a lot of energy, try to air-dry your clothes whenever possible. This is a great option during the warmer months, and it's also a way to reduce wrinkles, also you can use a clothesline or drying rack.
4. Wash full loads: Waiting to wash a full load of laundry will save energy and water compared to washing multiple small loads.
5. Avoid over-drying: Over-drying your clothes can be wasteful in terms of energy. If you're using a dryer, take your clothes out as soon as they are dry and hang them up to finish off.
6. Use eco-friendly detergents: Some laundry detergents contain chemicals that can be harmful to the environment. Instead, consider using eco-friendly detergents, which are made from natural ingredients and are biodegradable.
7. Consider not ironing your clothes: Ironing clothes consumes energy. If possible, try to avoid ironing clothes, or iron them less frequently, as a way to reduce your carbon footprint.

By incorporating these simple changes into your laundry routine, you can make a significant impact in reducing your carbon footprint. Not only you'll be helping the environment but also you will be saving money in your energy bill, and reducing the amount of chemicals you expose your family to. It's a win-win situation!

Given Cycle Air's innovative washability, we hope these tips are helpful to expand your green efforts to your laundry routine. Cycle Air Filters are machine washable and dryer safe, and users can wash them with other laundry items to ensure cleaning is effortless and has no incremental impact on your energy use. Reusing a filter instead of disposing of single-use air filters will dramatically lower your carbon footprint over time, and save cost by not having to repurchase and replace your HVAC filters every few months!