How to do our laundry in a way less harmful to the environment

Here are seven quick and easy tips on turning our wash days into greener days

Choosing an energy-efficient washing machine will save you money and is good for the planet. Pictures: Alamy/PA

There are wash days — and there are wash days.

It’s not so much hand-washing a few of your favourite delicates—it’s the big old loads of heavy washing that have a negative impact on the environment with water and energy waste, and which increase your carbon footprint.