Hear the podcast re-broadcast of How Green is Your Closet? from NexusRadio on 14 january 2009. This segement explains garment labels and how they effect conscious consumer choice.
Green Dry Cleaners in the Philadelphia area from Daily Candy Philadelphia, May23, 2007
Available at Kim’s Cleaners, 414 South 20th Street (215-546-5595); Green Cleaners, 897 Southwest End Boulevard, Quakertown (215-538-1006).
till next week -- restore, refresh, recycle, renew
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It’s surprising that about 60% of a garment's environmental footprint is a result of how they are laundered; I didn’t realize that a lot of what we do to care for a garment can erase a lot of the waste and eliminate a lot of the chemicals used. I’ve always been all for handwashing those garments that say “dry cleaning,” and I’m glad to know that it’s saving not only my time and money but also the environment. I am one of those who always assumes that I should wash my clothes in warm water, though my roomates are always getting on my case about that. My roomates and I have also discussed not using the dryer AT ALL over the summer, no matter what. I have also been greatly influenced by them in the practice of not washing my clothing after every wear, which, once stopped, is pretty clearly recognizable as completely unnecessary. I’m glad to know that some of my practices are helpful!
I guess I never realized how harmful washing, drying, and dry cleaning can be. To think that chemicals in dry cleaning are linked to miscarriage problems, male infertility, and central nervous system disorders is very scary and proves that it is dangerous and harmful. My mom was never one for being eco-friendly when I was growing up, but luckily she never put anything in the dryer so I have learned from her. The only articles of clothing we put in the dryer are underwear, socks, and sweats. Her reasoning has always been that when you put an item in the dryer it always shrinks and/or loses its original color. I am glad to know that after all these years of her not using the dryer so much and having me do the same has had a positive impact on the environment. I also never wash clothes unless it is necessary, especially jeans. If it doesn’t have a stain on it and hasn’t lost its fit, I don’t think it needs to be washed. After learning in class that washing in warm water is unnecessary I have been washing in cold water. I really believe that a lot of people do not know the impact of what washing clothes has on the environment and if they knew they would make a simple change. We need to get the word out so that our environment will not continue to be harmed!
I don't use a dryer unless it absolutely necessary. For one, I think the sun is much better at drying and brightening clothes. It also has a great germicidal effect and that's one of the reasons why we wash clothes in the first place. Keeps you looking good in a sustainable way.
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