3 Most Sustainable Dishwasher Detergent Brands
Many conventional dishwasher detergents contain harmful petrochemical-based ingredients like parabens and phthalates. These chemicals release high amounts of carbon emissions during their production. When we wash our dishes, they also flow directly into our waterways.
These dishwasher detergents often come packaged in single-use plastic that ends up in landfills or incinerators, even if you rinse and recycle the bottle after use.
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To help protect our environment and marine ecosystems, brands are coming up with sustainable alternatives. Here are three sustainable dishwasher detergents that are both effective and planet-friendly:
Blueland
If you are looking for a plastic-free dishwasher detergent, check out the refillable detergent tablets from Blueland. As opposed to the conventional plastic-wrapped dishwasher pods, these tablets do not contain any PVA. They are also free of any petrochemical-based ingredients such as parabens, phosphates, or phthalates. The tablets are certified by EPA Safer Choice, Cradle to Cradle Certified™,), and Leaping Bunny (cruelty-free) and Blueland is B Corp and Climate Neutral certified.
Dirty Labs
Dirty Labs’ Bio Enzyme Dishwasher Detergent is a concentrated formula that can easily break down tough messes and stubborn stuck-on food. Made with bio-based and biodegradable ingredients, it contains no petrochemical-based additives like dyes, parabens, or phthalates. This plastic-free dishwasher detergent is vegan and cruelty-free. Even the included scoop is plastic-free and is made from responsibly sourced schima superba wood. The sustainable dishwasher detergent comes in both unscented and scented versions, with all fragrances carefully selected from the IFRA Transparency List.
Earth Breeze
Earth Breeze, another B Corp certified brand and member of 1% for the Planet, makes sustainable dishwasher tablets. Its Power Pebbles dishwasher tablets cut through grease and grime effectively, and the company offers a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with their performance. The tablets come in plastic-free cardboard packaging, making them a low-waste option.
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