Action
Switch to laundry strips instead of bottled detergent.
Laundry strips are a plastic-free alternative to detergent in plastic bottles – and just as effective.
Description
What we find interesting:
The average household uses around 16 plastic bottles of detergent annually. Many of these bottles are not recycled, but are burned or end up in landfills.
Washing strips are an alternative without plastic packaging and without microplastics. Many detergents often contain high levels of microplastics – harmful to the environment and your health.
3 more reasons to use washing strips
Washing strips are an alternative without plastic packaging and without microplastics. Many detergents often contain high levels of microplastics – harmful to the environment and your health.
3 more reasons to use washing strips
- Lower CO₂ emissions during transport – Washing strips are ultra-light and take up less space than large plastic bottles.
- No microplastics or unnecessary chemicals – Many traditional detergents contain additives that can be harmful to aquatic life.
- Less waste – You use just the right amount per wash, no more mess or overdosing.
- These washing strips are not tested on animals (which unfortunately still happens in Europe).
Steps
- 1Try a trial pack from brands such as Briters . and Mother’s Earth.
- 2Store your strips in a dry place, with your detergent supply.
- 3Use 1 strip per wash – possibly 2 for very dirty laundry.
