1. Buy less clothing. Invest in better-made clothes, rather than cheap fast fashion that will wear out faster. (Thrift stores, such as Goodwill and the Salvation Army, often have a variety of brand-name items. Check often.)
2. Wash your clothes less often. Let’s face it, many of us are not digging in the mud on a regular basis. See below.
3. Check your clothing before simply tossing it in the wash. Give it the smell test and spot-clean soiled areas.
4. Opt for natural fibers, as synthetic fibers make you sweat more and tend to hold onto smells. (Bonus: This cuts down on microplastics from synthetic materials that get into the water supply through wash wastewater.)
5. Look for energy-efficient washers and dryers when replacing old appliances.
6. Consider air drying your laundry on a drying rack—placing it over an hot-air vent speeds up the drying—or use a outdoor clothesline, if possible.

A basic guide to doing less laundry

Socks and undies: After EVERY time worn

Tops, T-shirts and dresses: After two or three times worn

Jumpers: After three to five times worn

Jackets: Every one to six times worn

Coats and outer wear: Monthly or longer

Exercise clothing: Every one to three times worn; depends how much you sweat

Pants and trousers: After two to five times worn

Kids’ clothing: Daily—sometimes hourly!

Jeans: Weekly or monthly

Bathroom towels: Every five to seven days

Hand towels and tea towels: Every one to four days; depends on how many people use them

Sheets and bedding: Every one to two weeks

Pillows: Once or twice a year

Original source at: bit.ly/rrlaundrytips