Laundry is one of the most routine parts of daily life — but it’s also one of the biggest hidden contributors to household emissions, plastic waste and water use. From heating water to microplastic pollution, our laundry habits have ripple effects across the planet.

In this new episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Greening My… series, we uncover how something as ordinary as doing laundry can become a powerful climate solution — and how simple shifts in our routines can save money, extend garment life and dramatically cut environmental impact.

We cover:

• The true planetary footprint of laundry — from energy-intensive washing and drying to staggering water use, detergent waste and microfiber pollution
• How heating water accounts for the majority of laundry emissions — and why switching to cold can be one of the highest-impact household climate actions
• Behavioral shifts like rewearing, washing full loads and ditching dryer sheets in favor of reusable dryer balls
• Solutionist brands transforming laundry with concentrated systems, plastic-free packaging, refill models and microfiber filters — including Blueland, Dropps, Cleancult, Tru Earth, GUPPYFRIEND, PlanetCare and others
• Product and appliance innovations that reduce energy and water use while protecting fabrics and reducing waste
• Practical tips to help you lower your laundry footprint immediately — without buying new appliances or overhauling your lifestyle

This episode challenges the idea that sustainability is about sacrifice. Instead, it offers a fresh take: greening your laundry can save energy, reduce bills, extend the life of your clothes and help restore planetary health — one load at a time.

Because when millions of households turn a weekly chore into a climate solution, the impact is anything but small.

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