Did you know that 80-90% of the energy used to do laundry is for heating the water? It’s true- switching your washing machine to cold can save you some cash, and reduce your impact on the environment. Here are a few of the advantages of setting your washer to cold water wash.

• Environmental Benefits: According to Ideal Bite, switching to cold water wash means you’ll keep more than 1,200 pounds of CO2 out of the air.
• Save Clothes: Clothes washed in cold water fade less, and last longer than clothes that aren’t. Extending the life of your clothing means you’ll buy less, save money, and reduce landfill waste.
• Save Energy: Save around $60 a year in energy costs by switching to cold water wash.

Don’t you find it amazing that some of the most signifficant changes we can make towards a greener lifestyle are also the simplest? Here’s a long list of simple green living tips.