I know, I know. You HATE having to wash and press those collared shirts, suits and slacks for work! You may have read some articles telling you that it's greener to steam your own clothes rather than bathing them in chemicals at the dry cleaners. The reality is, New Yorkers are always on the run and have somewhere to be, but this doesn't mean there isn't a green alternative for these folks.
Scene: Enter Green Apple Cleaners
I stumbled upon this company at NYC's Go Green Expo, drawn in by their clever display of green apples. Their mission is to remove all the harmful carcinogens from the dry-cleaning process so that you can breathe clean air when wearing that fabulous ensemble rather than worry about the off-gassing of poisonous compounds. Visit their site to search for a location near you.
Now that your freshly pressed clothes are home, what do you do with the cumbersome plastic wrap and wire hangers?
Darleen, founder of Agreenday, has the answer. This organization designs custom organic cotton and nylon garment bags for you to use and reuse each time you get your dry-cleaning done. Several of these garment bags have made their way to charities, galas and even the U.N. There is currently a garment bag design contest to win $5,000.
I got a chance to speak with the lovely Mandy Lile, Eco Journalist on the Mandy Lile Show, who describes this product a heck of a lot better than me.
Oh, and don't think I forgot about the hangers from the question I posted earlier. Green Apple Cleaners will take back your wire hangers to be reused. You are now armed to go to work looking FRESH and green, courtesy of Biomeandyou.com : )
Heeeeeeere's Mandy!
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