Greener washing: how to reduce the carbon and climate impact of your laundry

There are a number of ways to reduce your carbon emissions and your power bills when washing your clothes. Photograph: Huizeng Hu/Getty Images

Going a week without washing your underwear isn’t for everyone. Thankfully, there are other, more palatable compromises you can make to ensure your washing routine is more environmentally friendly.

Here’s how to reduce the carbon footprint of your laundry, saving water, power and even some money.