Eight years ago, Patagonia started to study a little-known environmental problem: With every load of laundry, thousands (even millions) of microfibers, each less than 5 millimeters long, wash down the ...

When you’re shopping for a new washing machine, you want one that gets your clothes clean, of course. But what if you could invest in a machine that helps keep the environment clean, too? Consumer ...

From Vespas the Italians graduated to Fiats; from radios they went to TV sets. Now the big move is on in appliances. Refrigerators and washing machines are being installed in Italian homes at a pace ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When buying a new washing machine, reliability is one of the most important factors to consider. These appliances are workhorses at home, so ...