The search for a clean alternative to a common toxic solvent used in dry cleaning is proving elusive. Perchloroethylene, a nonflammable, colorless liquid with a sharp, sweet odor, has been used for a ...

Two dangerous chemicals commonly used in dry cleaning have been banned by the Environmental Protection Agency. The colorless solvents, known as Perc or PCE and TCE, can cause kidney cancer and other ...

CITY HALL — Concerned about the environmental impact of harsh dry cleaning chemicals, city officials are considering developing regulations that would force local shop owners to use non-toxic solvents ...

Green Apple Cleaners uses nontoxic methods to clean its customers’ clothesPhotographs by Albert Vecerka / Esto for TIME Environmentally friendly cleaners like Green Apple Cleaners use wet cleaning and ...

You use the cold setting on your laundry machine for every load. Your detergent is biodegradable and phosphate-free. You line-dry your clothes. When it comes to eco-friendly laundry practices, you've ...