Home appliances

Chemical drycleaning is seen as risky business by some as the primary chemical used in the process has been linked to health problems. The Greener Cleaner in Chicago is using improved washing machines and detergent to clean clothes with minimal toxicity with a technique known as “wet clean.” Terry FitzPatrick of Living on Earth’s Northwest […]

Chemical drycleaning is seen as risky business by some as the primary chemical used in the process has been linked to health problems. The Greener Cleaner in Chicago is using improved washing machines and detergent to clean clothes with minimal toxicity. Terry FitzPatrick of Living on Earth’s Northwest bureau in Seattle reports.

Environmental consciousness is beginning to seep into the marketplace for long-lasting durable goods. KSOR’s Jeff Brady reports on one small company that is making big advances in the efficiency of the largest user of electricity in the household  ? the refrigerator.

Sunny Hawaii takes the lead in solar water heating.