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The Washing Machine Project, Supported by Whirlpool Foundation, Releases Report on the Global Laundry Divide
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / The Washing Machine Project, a mission-driven organization tackling the hidden burden of laundry on communities, recently published its first annual impact report, The Global Laundry Divide: Understanding ...
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