Why a sustainable detergent?
Sustainable detergent makes washing laundry easier, healthier, more economical and much kinder to our planet! It is lighter in weight, without bulky plastic packaging, which results in a smaller ecological footprint. The list of benefits goes on, because sustainable detergent is also vegan, cruelty-free and biodegradable. Still not convinced to switch to a sustainable detergent? Then read on!
Sustainable detergent is an environmentally friendly alternative
The ingredients listed on the packaging are often hard to grasp. It is therefore not surprising that most of us have no idea what detergent is actually made of. Regular detergent often contains chemicals such as parabens, phosphate, bleach, sulphates (such as SLS) and added dyes. All ingredients that are not so friendly to people and the environment. And did you know that regular detergent foams so nicely because of animal fat? Not a very fresh idea! Fortunately, there are also plant-based alternatives such as the washing strips from Tru Earth and LIV+LINN.
What types of sustainable detergent are there?
At Zo Zero you will find the eco-friendly laundry strips from Tur Earth and LIV+LINN. LIV+LINN is the Dutch sister of Tru Earth. The strips are exactly the same as the Tru Earth laundry strips, but have a different packaging and are cheaper!
In addition, we have natural and plastic-free washing powder from Planet Detox that effectively removes dirt and odors and is gentle on your skin and clothes!
All eco-friendly detergents at Zo Zero are plant-based, not tested on animals, biodegradable and free of harmful substances. They are suitable for both the washing machine and hand wash. The packaging is made of cardboard.
How do the wax strips work?
No more mess with liquid detergent! The ultra-concentrated laundry strips are small, pre-measured strips of detergent that give you an environmentally friendly cleaning power. Tear off a laundry strip and place it in the detergent compartment or put the strip in the washing machine itself. You use 1 strip for 1 load. Do you have a small wash? Then use half a dot and for very dirty laundry you can use 2 strips or the Platinum Laundry Strips that are specially developed for heavy washes. A child can do the laundry!
What are the benefits of environmentally friendly detergent?
- You create less waste!
- The pre-measured strips make doing laundry easier and more economical
- You don't have to worry about your health
- You can enjoy a tidy home, without large plastic bottles taking up too much space
- You contribute to a better environment
What types of environmentally friendly detergent can't you find at Zo Zero?
Until now, soap nuts were one of our eco-friendly alternatives to conventional detergents. At Zo Zero, we always try to offer the best products and we have found alternatives that are also sustainable, but provide a cleaner result.
Furthermore, we have consciously chosen not to add the sustainable brands Marcel's Green Soap, Seepje, Ecover, Sodasan and Mulieres to our assortment, with the main reason that we do not want to sell sustainable detergent that is packaged in large plastic bottles. Marcel's Green Soap, Seepje, Ecover, Sodasan and Mulieres are great brands, but we want to help you produce as little waste as possible and avoid plastic by offering the best available options.
Can't I just buy washing powder, which is just in a cardboard box? That is possible, but in that case don't forget to take a critical look at the ingredients. As discussed earlier, regular detergents, including the powders, can contain harmful substances and animal ingredients and are not always tested on animals.
Finally, you may have noticed that we do not have fabric softener in our range. Fabric softeners are polluting and most of the fabric softener is washed away with the waste water. Fabric softeners are often used for a soft wash and a nice scent, but if you love a lovely smelling wash, add a few drops of the washing tonics ready for your laundry.
The complete range at Zo Zero
Can't remove stubborn stains with just detergent? Use the plastic-free stain remover by Care by Nature made from natural ingredients.
Another important topic that we haven't talked about yet is that during washing, plastic fibers are released from synthetic textiles which is harmful to the environment. You can easily solve this by catching the microfibers with the Guppyfriend laundry bag.
Want to make the rest of your cleaning routine more sustainable? Zo Zero has everything you need to make your home to clean sustainably! Dishwashing brushes, sponges and cloths, cleaning soap, you name it!
Also read our 'Tips for an eco-friendly spring cleaning' for more inspiration on how to make your cleaning routine more sustainable!
