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Further Reading on Green Dishwashers
Get more info on green dishwashing from these other worthwhile sources.
HowStuffWorks has the goods on how dishwashers work, how to repair dishwashers if yours is on the fritz, and how to buy a new one if it's time for an upgrade.
The federal Energy Star program provides a list of energy and water efficient dishwashers and a some tips for how to maximize savings.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy compiled a list of the most energy-efficient dishwashers for 2005. Many of these are even better than the Energy Star requirements, and some of these have an annual energy cost of only $17.
Flex Your Power, a California energy-efficiency campaign, offers several tips on how to green your dishwasher.
An article by the US Federal Trade Commission and the US Department of Energy on how to lower your electric bill and purchase efficient appliances.
US Environmental Protection Agency Water Sense program (like the Energy Star program, but for water-consuming products) provides water conservation tips and products under review.
MetaEfficient reviews the book, Solar Water Heating.
A great article from Grist examines the issue of phosphates in dishwashing detergent, why they are trouble, and what can be done about it.
An article from the Michigan Environmental Council compares phosphate levels in various brands of conventional dishwashing detergent.
The Organization for the Assabet River illustrates some of the ill effects of phosphate pollution and lists conventional as well as phosphate-free detergents.
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