As a consumer, you also have a very big role to play when it comes to reducing the CO2 emissions from the products you wear and consume. Washing your clothes requires lots of water and energy, and the detergents you use are very likely to end up in the ground water.

You too can help protect the planet by following these simple garment care tips that will bring your CO2 emissions down:

• Wear your clothes more than once between washes
• Wash your clothes at 30 degrees or below whenever possible
• Dry your clothes on a line or rack to minimize your use of the tumble-dryer
• Use environmentally friendlier detergents
• Skip the fabric softeners