In the Kitchen
- Benefits Of Buying Local Produce
- Buy Locally Grown Apples
- Don't Pour Kitchen Grease Down The Drain
- ENERGY STAR Refrigerators and Dishwashers Save Energy and Water
- Homemade Baby Food Is A Great Way To Do Your Part
- Organic Produce That's Worth The Money
- Paper VS Plastic
- Recycling Aluminum Cans Makes Good Cents
- The Great Wine Debate
- The Never Ending Glass Recycling Story
- Turkey Talk
In the Bathroom
All Through the House
- Cleaning With Vinegar
- Control Indoor Pests Naturally
- Don't Throw It Away - FreeCycle It!
- Earth 911
- ENERGY STAR products save energy, water and money!
- ENERGY STAR Washing Machine Saves Thousands of Gallons of Water Every Year
- ENERGY STAR- New Homes
- Father's Day Green Gift Ideas
- Get To Know Those Plastic Recycling Numbers
- Green Holiday Table Decorations
- Green Volunteering
- How Plastic Is Made
- How To Properly Dispose of CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs)
- ImagiPLAY For The Holidays
- In With The New and Recycle The Old
- Indoor Air Pollution
- Let the Holidays Shine with LED Lights!
- Mother's Day Gift Ideas
- Put Your Old Cell Phone To Good Use
- Recycle Glass
- Recycling Paper Is A Success
- Recycling Plastic
- Smart Strip Power Strip Saves Energy and Money
- Soap: Bar vs Liquid
- Sponges
- Stop Junk And Other Unwanted Mail
- Terri explains Do Your Part
- The Great Diaper Debate
- Treating Pet Smells and Accidents....Naturally
- Try Baking Soda Instead of Costly Chemical Cleaners
- What do you do with old or unused medicine?
- What Is Do Your part
- Why You Should Buy Organic Cotton
In the Garage
In the Garden
- Fall Leaves
- Go Native in the Garden
- How To Set Up A Rain Barrel
- Keep Mosquitoes Away Naturally
- Kill Outdoor Pests and Weeds Without Using Toxic Chemicals
- Plants That Tolerate Drought Conditions
- Put Those Coffee Grounds To Work In Your Yard
- Reduce amount of energy needed to cool your home
- Save Our Creeks - Don't Over Fertilize
- Test Your Soil Before You Fertilize
- Tree Banding
ENERGY STAR Washing Machine Saves Thousands of Gallons of Water Every Year
Doing chores around the house isn’t always fun, but you can at least feel good about doing your part for the environment when you choose energy star appliances.The average household does nearly 400 loads of laundry every year. That uses more than 13,000 gallons of water.
ENERGY STAR is a government program that recognizes products that use less energy and natural resources.
Here’s how ENERGY STAR rated washers work:
You can get a front loading or top loading machine that uses less water by streaming in the water instead of filling large tubs. Most have no central agitators, so you can also wash larger loads. And, the spin cycle actually work 2 to 3 times faster than conventional washers, so your clothes don’t need as much time in the dryer.
By the way, dryers don’t qualify for ENERGY STAR labels since there is little difference in energy use between various models.
An ENERGY STAR rated washer will save you about $50 a year on your utility bills because they use less water and energy to operate. Using less energy reduces air pollution and greenhouse gases caused by burning fossil fuels.
So the next time you’re in the market for a washing machine, choose one with a ENERGY STAR symbol. You’ll be doing your part to reduce the amount of energy and water you use in your home.
For more information about ENERGY STAR, check out other stories under the Do Your Part tab.
NORTH CAROLINA WILL HOLD A TAX FREE WEEKEND NOVEMBER 7 - 9 ON MANY ENERGY STAR APPLIANCES. LEARN MORE HERE
