The most obvious and important fact is that using MLS Laundry Magnets, rather than detergents, prevents petrochemicals from being discharged into our water supply. This helps to preserve our most valuable natural resource (water), which is crucial to human survival. Less than 1% of the world’s water supply is considered drinkable, and preserving the quality of this irreplaceable resource is of the utmost importance for the survival of humans, animals and plants. Furthermore, bypassing the rinse cycle can save a huge amount of additional water (20–40 litres per wash), electricity (mainly generated by burning coal and oil, which are major polluters), natural gas (for heating the extra water) and sewage treatment. It may also help to reduce the causes of global warming – given that such a vast quantity of detergents is produced and used worldwide, considerable resources (fossil fuels) are consumed in their production and distribution.