Eco Friendly Laundry Detergent Packaging

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Eco friendly laundry detergent packaging.

Plastic free packaging one of the reasons i like powdered laundry detergent is because it comes in a recyclable cardboard box no plastic necessary. Over 30 billion loads of laundry are done annually in north. Our zero waste plastic free laundry detergent strips pack ultra concentrated hypoallergenic eco friendly cleaning power into a tiny pre measured strip of detergent that you just toss in the wash. But with so many green labels promising plant based this and carbon offset that it can be hard to separate facts from marketing speak.

We also know that eco friendly packaging contributes to the sustainability profile of our products so we are actively working to produce recyclable packaging with a low environmental impact. Nice to have s for eco friendly laundry detergent. Surfactants may be listed in their ingredients but they re plant derived like from coconut instead of made in a lab. Unlike the traditional laundry detergents zero waster laundry products avoid the use of plastic packaging which is non recyclable non reusable and contains harmful toxins the use of plastic in your laundry routine can negatively impact the environment.

700 000 000 discarded laundry jugs is insane that s enough plastic to be the size of five statues of liberty. This is why tru earth eco strips laundry detergent has a dramatically smaller eco footprint than liquid and powder detergents. One of the easiest ways to reduce the amount of plastic in your household is to stop using big plastic jugs of liquid laundry detergent. Eco friendly detergents rely mostly on plant based compounds to do their dirty work.

Ewg rating of a or b not every brand and product is. Its packaging uses zero plastic and its light weight reduces transportation fuel consumption and global warming carbon emissions by 94 compared to today s leading brand liquid and powder detergent. Over 700 000 000 plastic laundry jugs end up in our landfills oceans or incinerated every year. But some ingredients are globally sourced.

Other eco friendly detergents use plant derived enzymes like protease and amylase to remove stains. Some use sodium carbonate and. At tide we aim to make packaging that is both attractive and functional but we know that you buy tide for the outstanding cleaning power inside the package. Its low sudsing formula works in all types of washing machines including high efficiency he and works with both hot and cold water 94 less transportation pollution.

Made in usa all the brands in this post are manufactured in the u s. Furthermore most zero waste detergents feature a recyclable and compostable packaging. One home one future we believe that families can take simple steps to replace everyday products that are both eco responsible and economical which if multiplied. Recyclable repulpable and compostable packaging designed to eliminate single use plastic.