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Experts estimate that washing a single T-shirt uses around 20 gal of water & a single garment can release approx 1,900 microfibers per wash. We can significantly contribute to water conservation efforts by adopting a few sustainable laundry practices! Bronze medal: Wear It Again Wearing your clothes longer before washing them helps to preserve their quality/lifespan, reducing the frequency of washing them helps to conserve water and energy. & it reduces the release of microplastics into the environment. Silver medal: Better Washing Practices Washing clothes in cold water saves energy and helps preserve the color and quality of your garments. Look for biodegradable options. Think laundry detergent sheets to reduce plastic consumption! Air dry or on a drying rack> saves energy! Gold medal: Protect Our Environment Use a Microplastic Filter when you wash. They trap microfibers before they can be released into the wastewater. Washing clothes releases tiny fibers from the fabric. Synthetics shed plastic! These are too small to be captured and end up in water bodies, and enter the food chain. The GUPPYFRIEND bag is a specially designed laundry bag made from a fine mesh material. The Filtrol washer filter installed in the drainage system of a washing machine. By using these filters, we can significantly reduce the amount of microplastics released into the environment during laundry. Have questions!? Come to my LIVES and ask me anything! If I don’t know, we will learn together!