As recent craft trends show saving the planet doesn't mean you need to grow the kind of beard that it looks like birds may be tempted to nest in and start eating nothing but lentils. For a start you could use dryer balls to keep your consumption of electricity down. You could even go one further and make your own, from recycled materials. Greenorama.
Night Owl's Menagerie's free tutorial takes you through making sewn dryer balls from recycled materials. The dryer balls help to separate the clothes while they tumble about in the machine, which means they dry faster so you need the dryer for less time.
They recommend you use natural fabrics: recycled felted wool sweaters or cheap wool yarn, with cotton alternatives if you're allergic.
The how to is free, and includes a 'motherly guilt' trip for those who may choose greener wallets over greener homes and sell the end product. I love free craft with a sense of humour, especially when it's doing good at the same time.
