Eco-Organization in the Laundry Room: 7 Key items for a sustainable space
When we talk about sustainability in the home, we often overlook the laundry room. However, this small space can be a great opportunity to reduce environmental impact and maintain order at the same time.
How does doing laundry affect the environment?
Laundry, specifically water-heating and machine drying parts, consume heaves of electricity. Moreover, chemical detergents are often loaded with harmful toxins that pose a high concern for health and the environment.
These chemicals can end up in groundwater that supplies drinking water and helps grow our food.
Today I share with you 7 key objects that will help you organize your laundry room in a practical, aesthetic and, above all, sustainable way.
1️⃣ Glass bottles or reusable dispensers
Say goodbye to single-use plastic containers. You can transfer your liquid detergent, fabric softener or soap powder to glass jars or reusable dispensers.
Visual order
Less waste
Easy refill with bulk products
2️⃣ Wool Drying Balls
These natural dryer balls replace disposable dryer sheets. They help reduce drying time, soften clothes and you can scent them with essential oils.
Reusable and biodegradable
Energy saving
3️⃣ Sorting baskets by type of laundry
Separating laundry from the start avoids unnecessary washing and helps you better organize loads.
Suggestion: one for light clothes, one for dark, and one for delicate or recyclable garments.
4️⃣ Reusable laundry bags for delicates
Protect clothes and prevent synthetic fibers from being released into the water.
Bonus: Some bags, such as the Guppyfriend type, help trap microplastics.
5️⃣ Container for tweezers and accessories
A nice box or jar (recycled, even better!) keeps your tweezers, hooks or brushes organized and accessible.
Brings visual order
Makes your laundry routine easier
6️⃣ Shelf or mobile cart for eco products
Having a small space dedicated to your sustainable cleaning products (baking soda, vinegar, bar soap, etc.) makes it easier to use and avoids unnecessary purchases.
Trolleys with wheels allow you to move everything easily and optimize small spaces.
7️⃣ Folding or retractable clothesline
Air drying is one of the simplest ways to take care of the planet from home. A well-placed clothesline (indoor or outdoor) reduces the use of the dryer and prolongs the life of your clothes.
Also consider washing fuller loads with colder water, using fewer cycles and less intensive spins.
🌱 Less clutter, less waste, more awareness
By incorporating these elements into your laundry room, you'll not only keep the space tidier and more functional, but you'll also be taking real steps towards a more conscious and environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Ready to make the switch? If you need help transforming your laundry room into a sustainable and organized space, I'd be happy to walk you through the process.
For more ideas and suggestions check this content out:
https://blog.planetcare.org/zero-waste-laundry-guide/