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This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. As environmental challenges go, microfiber pollution has come from practically out of nowhere. It was only a ...

When you’re shopping for a new washing machine, you want one that gets your clothes clean, of course. But what if you could invest in a machine that helps keep the environment clean, too? Consumer ...

Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household producing up to 500 grams a year as synthetic fabrics break down.

Washing machines release massive amounts of microplastics into the environment, mostly from worn clothing fibers. Researchers ...

We tested six models from top manufacturers and evaluated dozens more to find the best washing machines for laundry day.

Wired and SCMP are reporting on interesting trivia from the realm of chip shortages. Apparently, some large conglomerate out there is buying new washing machines and scavenging the chips they can’t ...

New washing machine efficiency standards proposed by the Biden administration last month have sparked concern from some manufacturers and trade associations that fear the new machines could be less ...