Everyone should have the right to hang clothes out to dry, save money & help reduce global warming

The Issue

There are many communities throughout the United States that prohibits people from hanging their clothes out to dry.  This is outlawed practice is absurd and needs to be repealed.  Every American should have the right to conserve energy and save money.  Sign the petition below and encourage your elected officials to address this serious issue today!

Save money (more than $25/month off electric bill for many households).

Clothes last longer. Where do you think lint comes from?

Clothes and linens smell better without adding possibly toxic chemicals to your body and the environment.

Conserve energy and the environment, while reducing climate change.

It is moderate physical activity which you can do in or outside.

Sunlight bleaches and disinfects.

Indoor racks can humidify in dry winter weather.

Clothes dryer and washing machine fires account for about 17,700 structure fires, 15 deaths, and 360 injuries annually. The yearly national fire loss for clothes dryer fires in structures is estimated at $194 million.

It is fun! And can be an outdoor experience that is meditative and community-building.

Demonstrates that small steps can make a difference.

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Bryan D. FreehlingPetition StarterRetired teacher and innkeeper. Advocate for animals, ecology, education, human rights and equality for all people. “Those Who Can Make You Believe Absurdities, Can Make You Commit Atrocities” -Voltaire
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The Issue

There are many communities throughout the United States that prohibits people from hanging their clothes out to dry.  This is outlawed practice is absurd and needs to be repealed.  Every American should have the right to conserve energy and save money.  Sign the petition below and encourage your elected officials to address this serious issue today!

Save money (more than $25/month off electric bill for many households).

Clothes last longer. Where do you think lint comes from?

Clothes and linens smell better without adding possibly toxic chemicals to your body and the environment.

Conserve energy and the environment, while reducing climate change.

It is moderate physical activity which you can do in or outside.

Sunlight bleaches and disinfects.

Indoor racks can humidify in dry winter weather.

Clothes dryer and washing machine fires account for about 17,700 structure fires, 15 deaths, and 360 injuries annually. The yearly national fire loss for clothes dryer fires in structures is estimated at $194 million.

It is fun! And can be an outdoor experience that is meditative and community-building.

Demonstrates that small steps can make a difference.

avatar of the starter
Bryan D. FreehlingPetition StarterRetired teacher and innkeeper. Advocate for animals, ecology, education, human rights and equality for all people. “Those Who Can Make You Believe Absurdities, Can Make You Commit Atrocities” -Voltaire

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