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Quick Tip: Clean the lint trap before every load of laundry
Next time you do a load at the laudrymat or the dorms, check for the lint traps in the washers and dryers. A clean lint trap will help clean your clothes better and dry more efficiently and faster.

Easy Tip: Double spin clothes in the washer
After your washing machine is done, spin the clothes a second time. This helps to get extra water out of the clothes, which saves time in the dryer!

Simple Tip: Toss a couple tennis balls or hand balls in with each dry cycle
This will make your clothes dry faster and fluffier, keeps clothes from clumping together, and allows for better air circulation, particularly in older dryers.

Quick Tip: Separate the heavy and light clothes when drying
The lighter clothes will take less time to dry by themselves as opposed to combining with the heavier clothes and taking longer than it should.

Easy Tip: Do laundry during off peak times such as late at night or early in the morning
Peak electricity times are during the daytime, so utility companies take advantage of this by charging customers a higher rate during peak hours.

Simple Tip: Wash everything in cold water
Ninety percent of the energy used by a top-loading washing machine is for heating water.


The following Green Tips were developed in celebration of Earth Month 2009.

What is a Carbon Footprint? A carbon footprint is the measure of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual or organization. Learn some easy ways to reduce your carbon footprint. [PDF]

Improve Recycling - at the office and in your home. [PDF]

Energy Saver Best Practices - easy low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy. [PDF]

Minimize Waste - at the office and in your home. [PDF]

Sustainable Purchasing - for personal and business needs. [PDF]