Buy a green machine
Modern appliances don’t guzzle as many resources as older ones, so it might be time for a change – you’ll save water and energy and, therefore, money in the long run. Choose a machine that combines water and energysaving features and look for an A-rated European energy label with a lower kwh figure. Around 80% of a washing machine’s carbon emissions come from its manufacture and delivery, so buy the best that you can afford and it should last longer. Find the energy usage of most models on sust-it.net and advice on how to dispose of your old machine at recyclenow.com.