National Hanging Out Day
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Where is National Hanging Out Day celebrated?
National Hanging Out Day is celebrated in the USA.
Who celebrates National Hanging Out Day?
People who understand the benefits of conserving energy and are actively willing to take the effort to do so by doing something as simple as hanging their clothes out on a clothesline celebrate this day.
When did National Hanging Out Day first start?
National Hanging Out Day first started in 1995.
Who started National Hanging Out Day?
Project Laundry List and several other organizations started National Hanging Out Day.
History And Timeline
The mission of Project Laundry List was to convince people how washing clothes in cold water and air drying them were extremely simple and efficient ways to save energy. When housing associations were making hanging clothes outdoor an offense, Project Laundy List helped get the Right to Dry laws passed.
The First Electric Dryer
The first electric dryer was invented in 1937 by Henry. W Altorfer.
1937Live Better Electrically
Live Better Electrically was a post-Second World War campaign that urged people to buy electronic appliances and this discouraged people from drying laundry on clotheslines.
1950Right To Dry Clothes
Florida was the first state to pass a law making it illegal to deny a person the right to dry clothes outdoors.
1970The Day is Established
The first National Hanging Out Day started in 1995 and is being observed every year since then with the support of Project Laundry List and many other organizations.
1995Right to Dry
The Right to Dry Movement gained immense momentum and urged people to hang their clothes out to dry.
2012Traditions And Customs
Initially, people used to dry their clothes outdoor and on clotheslines, but with the invention of the electric dryer, people moved further away from this tradition. People leave their clothes out to dry on clotheslines in order to conserve energy but at the same time to enjoy the benefits of air drying.
The clothes smell fresher, and it helps reduce our carbon footprint too.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Hanging Out Day
You can celebrate National Hanging Out Day in a variety of ways. If you have never tried to air dry your clothes, this is the perfect day to start doing so.
Hanging out your clothes to dry on a clothesline and sharing pictures of this on social media platforms can be one of the effective ways to celebrate this day.
Some people even sleep in the sunlight on freshly air-dried sheets to enjoy the natural freshness the experience gives them.
Going outdoors, breathing in the fresh air, and hanging out your clothes to dry can be a therapeutic experience for some. Encourage people, including your friends and family, to take time off from using electric dryers and trying out a clothesline on this day.
Facts And Stats
Project Laundry List and other organizations started the National Hanging Out Day in 1995.
The aim of this day is to educate people about the advantages of washing clothes in cold water and then drying them by hanging them out.
National Hanging Out Day encourages people to save money spent on drying laundry in electric dryers.
Who started National Hanging Out Day?
National Hanging Out Day was started by Project Laundry List.
What is the significance of National Hanging Out Day?
National Hanging Out Day is significant as outdoor clothes drying saves money. It encourages people to create a sustainable environment and reduce energy consumption by shifting from electric dryers to air drying and washing their laundry in cold water. It also aims to educate people about the benefits of doing so.
How do people celebrate National Hanging Out Day?
People celebrate this day by hanging out their clothes to dry on a clothesline. Some people even sleep in the sunlight on freshly air-dried sheets to enjoy the natural freshness the experience gives them. People like going outdoors, breathing in the fresh air, and hanging clothes to dry for a therapeutic experience.
Why do people celebrate Hanging Out Day?
National Hanging Out Day is celebrated to spread awareness on the importance of conserving energy and being sustainable. People simply do that by air-drying their laundry on a clothesline rather than using a high-energy-consuming electric dryer.
What is the history and origins of National Hanging Out Day?
National Hanging Out Day was started in 1995 with the support of the Project Laundry List and many other organizations to convince people to air dry clothes and wash them in cold water rather than using electric dryers to help promote energy conservation.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Sunday, April 19, 2020
- Monday, April 19, 2021
- Tuesday, April 19, 2022
- Wednesday, April 19, 2023
- Friday, April 19, 2024
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