Pair comparison
Laundry wash 60°C vs. 30°C
One washing machine load
Lowering the wash temperature from 60°C to 30°C significantly reduces energy consumption — most electricity goes to heating the water.
Dimension-by-dimension comparison
One washing machine load — absolute values
Both items scaled to the same unit (one washing machine load). Lower value = lower environmental impact.
| Dimension | Laundry wash 60°C | 30°C | Difference | Lower |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Emissions | 0.58 kg CO₂e | 0.25 kg CO₂e | +0.33 | item 2 → |
| Water Consumption | 60.0 liters | 55.0 liters | +5.0 | item 2 → |
| Land Use | 0.0 m²·year | 0.0 m²·year | 0 | tie |
| Waste | 0.005 kg | 0.004 kg | +0.001 | item 2 → |
| Toxicity | 2.0 µDALY | 1.5 µDALY | +0.5 | item 2 → |
Visual comparison
Carbon Emissions
Laundry wash 60…
0.58
30°C
0.25
Water Consumption
Laundry wash 60…
60.0
30°C
55.0
Land Use
Laundry wash 60…
0.0
30°C
0.0
Waste
Laundry wash 60…
0.005
30°C
0.004
Toxicity
Laundry wash 60…
2.0
30°C
1.5
Where do the numbers come from?
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