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One Good Idea
Presented by
“The Laundry Brigade”
Castlegar National SchoolGalway
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One Good Idea …
SaveWater & Save EnergySaveWater & Save Energy
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Research: Results of Family Survey
99% have Washing Machines
51% use their dryer at least once per week
87% use the washing machine
>1 per week
22% use their washing machine
every day
66% have dryers
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Water and Energy Usage:The Facts
Old Vs New machines
Energy eaters
Expensive to run
Micro plastic fibers
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Wash Wisely…
Ditch Your Dryer!
by ‘The Laundry Brigade’
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Why handwash and air dry?
HandwashingFossil fuels
Less water
Micro plastics
AirdryingNatural energy
Smell
Gentle
Gentle
Inexpensive
Free!
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Top energy efficient washing tips
Turn down the temperature
Short Cycle Full Drum
Wash at NightFast Spin ModeTough Stains by
Hand
Buy Energy Efficient Appliances !
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Getting our Message out there!
Shops
Creches
Local and regional Newspapers e.g. Connaught Tribune & Galway City Tribune
Local Businesses e.g. Fidelity Investments Ireland
Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology
School notice board, facebook page and website
Castlegar GAA club & other local clubs
We made the news headlines on Galway Bay FM
Estimated Outreach = 140,000 people
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Positive Feedback
I rarely use the dryer anymore this has made a big difference to our E.S.B Bill- A School Parent
I rarely use the dryer anymore this has made a big difference to our E.S.B Bill- A School Parent
I wash more clothes together to save energy- A School Parent
I wash more clothes together to save energy- A School Parent
Here at Castlegar Camogie Club we have Ditched the Dryer when washing the jerseys- Chairperson Camogie Club
Here at Castlegar Camogie Club we have Ditched the Dryer when washing the jerseys- Chairperson Camogie Club
I bought a clothes horse- the dryer is so expensive !- Employee Fidelity Investments
I bought a clothes horse- the dryer is so expensive !- Employee Fidelity Investments
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