Sep

Be a green goddess with the Eco Goddess Laundry Kit

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The Eco Goddess Laundry Kit helps you make laundry greener

Doing the laundry might never be glamorous, but it can at least be greener with the Eco-Goddess Laundry Kit. This one-stop shop for eco-friendly washing retails at under £50 from the Ethical Superstore and contains everything you need to make your wash a greener experience. Ecoballs are an environmentally friendly alternative to washing powder - reusable and chemical free, because you can reuse them time and time again, they also work out cheaper than traditional washing powders. Also both planet and wallet-friendly are Ecozone Dryer balls: put these in with your clothes as they tumble dry, and you could reduce drying time by up to 25% – which over a year can have a big impact on both your carbon footprint and your energy bills. Also in the hamper is the Ecozone Magno Ball, an effective non-chemical way to remove limescale from washing machines and dishwashers, thus prolonging their life and potentially saving you money. Finally, a general purpose e-cloth is durable and washable and enables you to clean without using any cleaning agents. This again reduces the need for chemicals, and can cut your grocery bills.

There are other easy ways to make your laundry greener. Most clothes are now designed to wash at cooler temperatures, so switching to 30 degrees – or even 15 – will save energy, and money and could increase the life of your clothes. If you prefer washing powder to Ecoballs, try soapnuts, an eco-friendly, natural alternative to detergent. Only tumble dry when necessary – air drying is better for clothes and works out much cheaper, so it may be worth investing in a rotary drier for your garden. None of this will make washing any more fun, but it will make it a whole lot greener.