I usually take clothes to the dry cleaner near me, on my way home, wasting almost no gas. But a dry cleaner about 5 miles out of my way just started offering organic dry cleaning. Am I helping or hurting the environment if I'm wasting more gas to get a "greener" dry cleaning service?
Also, are there any websites or other resources that have quizzes or charts that compare tough questions like this--like is it better to take showers or baths, wash dishes by hand or in the machine, or use paper towels or sponges?
P.S. - We take a few items to the dry cleaner about twice a month. They are items like suits, that cannot be washed at home.
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