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The Vocabulary:

Bio-detergent (biological detergent) – Laundry detergent formulated with enzymes to boost cleaning power  
Bio-technology – Manipulation of living organisms for the benefit of society, the environment and industry  
Care symbols – Pictograms that indicate the manufacturer’s suggestions for garment care  
Cold water wash – Temperature range of 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit   
Catalytic enzymes – Present in detergents designed for cleaning in cold water, cleaning with less water, and requiring smaller amounts of detergent to remove stains and soil  
Garment lifecycle – The number of times a garment is worn before being discarded; Americans average less than 50 “wearings” per garment  
Green chemistry – Designing products to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances  
Greenwashing – The practice of falsely advertising a product or process as “green” or environmentally friendly  
Hot water wash – Water temperature of 130℉ or above   
Microplastics (microfibers) – Plastics less than 5mm in length; fine synthetic fibers found in synthetic textiles such as spandex, polyester and nylon   
Safer Choice – An EPA program certifying products to be safe and environmentally friendly