Green Tip of the Day

Keeping your dryer lint filter clear of lint conserves energy and cash, and actually reduces fire hazard.

The Benefits:

You can decrease your dryer's energy usage by up to 30% just by cleaning the lint filter (clogged ducts resulting from lint buildup reduce its efficiency).

Cleaning out your lint filter could save you up to $40 per year in energy costs.

Stop dryer fires (usually a result of lint blocking the exhaust duct) before they start.

A few uses for dryer lint: compost; kindling for fires; nesting material for birds.

Fun Fact:

A University of Sydney study found that the most common color of belly button lint is blue (most clothes contain at least some blue fibers).