For the past 13 months, we have been a 90% chemical-free household (We tried eco-deodorant but were not convinced ;-(. We also have used-up our biodegradable bicycle oil which we could not replace, so we are now using a conventional one).
And have just run out of washing-up liquid. What? 13 months and just ran out?
YES!!!
Because, thanks to the Ecotopia website, you can bulk-order 5 litre-containers for handwash, shower gel, floor soap and washing-up liquid. All these products are plant-based. And when your container is finished, you can simply return it to their premises, and you pay only for the refill. They even reimburse you up to £2.50 postage. Less packaging... no pollution. If it takes only the postvan to deliver one parcel a year, it is worth it, isn't it?
So, we will be posting our empty container soon. We also bought a normal size bottle, which you can find in some supermarkets. Same for handwash and shower gel.
As for the washing machine, we have been using the ecoballs for the past 13 months too. They replace detergent, and because there is no soap to rinse, you can skip the rinsing cycle, saving water and energy. It also takes less time to dry as your clothes are not permeated by chemicals. An eco-friendly stain remover is provided in the pack. And it is economical too! The average RRP is £30 and the kit will provide you with up to 1,000 washing-machine cycles. I will let you make your own calculations.
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