WASH IN COLD WATER

Between 80 and 90% of the energy used to wash clothes is used for heating the water.

By switching from warm to cold water washing, you could save around $50/year in water heating costs. Plus, clothes washed in cold water retain their colour longer. And don't worry about the clothes not being cleaned properly - new detergents have been developed to work in specifically cold water, such as Tide Coldwater. For more information visit www.switchtocold.com.

And if you're really hard core...shower in cold water.