Waste-wise choices when washing clothes
Try these tips for waste-free washing when washing your clothes.
Laundry
Try to wash only when you have a full load, using eco-friendly detergent (try using powder from a recyclable cardboard box or an HDPE bulk container. You can also refill from bulk stores), using cold water cycles as much as possible.
Dishwasher detergent, lemon or hydrogen peroxide work great on stains.
Dry on a line when possible. If you use a dryer, compost the dryer lint and forgo dryer sheets (ideally you should avoid wearing synthetic static clothes anyways).
Ironing: Iron very few things only and use homemade starch in a stainless spray bottle.
Content by Zero Waste Revolution, a not-for-profit community organisation that worked to transform Canberra into a zero waste community, by sharing knowledge and inspiring change between 2018 to 2023. View more of their work on YouTube.