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The benefits of air-drying laundry – 5 reasons to rethink your tumble dryer this spring

Outlet: Homes and Gardens

16 Mar, 2024

Homes and Gardens: A study by Colorado State University suggests that air-drying clothing can reduce your climate impact by up to 67%, with machine-drying clothing accounting for around 75% of laundry’s total carbon footprint. It is hard to see any downsides.

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