Cold Water Clean Vocabulary

Bio-detergent

Detergents that contain enzymes that make it easier to break down the dirt that builds up on your clothes

Biotechnology

The use of living organisms and biological systems to develop products and technologies for various applications in medicine, agriculture, industry, and environmental management

Care symbols

Care symbols on clothing labels are graphical icons that provide instructions for washing, drying, ironing, and maintaining garments to ensure their longevity

Cold water wash

A cold water wash symbol, typically depicted as a tub of water with a single dot inside, indicates that the garment should be washed in cold water

Catalytic enzymes

 Catalytic enzymes are proteins that accelerate chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur, thereby increasing the rate of the reaction. They act as biological catalysts, facilitating specific chemical transformations in living organisms without being consumed or altered themselves in the process

Garment life cycle

The garment life cycle encompasses the stages from the creation to the disposal of clothing, including design, raw material production, manufacturing, distribution, use, and end-of-life management such as recycling or disposal

Green chemistry

Green chemistry is the practice of designing chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances, aiming to create more environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions in the chemical industry.

Hot water wash

A hot water wash symbol, typically depicted as a tub of water with three dots inside, indicates that the garment should be washed in hot water.

Microplastics

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, typically less than 5 millimeters in diameter, that result from the breakdown of larger plastic debris or are manufactured intentionally for use in products like cosmetics and cleaning agents. They pose significant environmental and health risks as they accumulate in oceans, waterways, and even in the food chain.

Safer Choice

Safer Choice is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program that certifies products containing safer chemical ingredients without compromising quality or performance, helping consumers identify and select products that are safer for human health and the environment.