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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

What is the environmental cost of ironing?

Jack Nicholson ironing in The Witches of Eastwick.
Ironing ... an unnecessary evil? Jack Nicholson in The Witches of Eastwick. Photograph: Snap/Rex Features Photograph: SNAP / Rex Features

What is the environmental cost of ironing? Am I saving the planet by being a scruff?

Nick Riches, London W13

Post your answers – and new questions – below or email them to nq@theguardian.com

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