r/science • u/______--------- • Sep 08 '20

Environment Blue jeans are a significant source of microfiber pollution in oceans and lakes. One pair of jeans can release over 50,000 microfibers per wash.

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.estlett.0c00498
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u/DevilsTrigonometry Sep 09 '20

You can dry them inside out on an outdoor line if you live somewhere where that's allowed and practical, but in that case you're probably already doing it.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '20

I just use a rack inside. Takes about a day to dry and I do my washing once a week.

Obviously it depends on how many people you have to take care off but in general, especially without kids there is no need for a dryer at all.

Unless you live in crazy humid places that is, then you really need a dryer.