In our day to day we use different cleaning products. Either to wash the dishes, the floor, the windows or our clothes. However, on many occasions, these types of articles consist of chemicals that can be toxic to the environment and, consequently, our health. For this reason, starting in the consumption of organic products ceases to be an option and begins to be a necessity.
In the case of ecological detergents for clothing, there is still the doubt of whether they are really effective in washing. With this article you will discover that washing your garments with this type of detergents is possible, and that, apart from the benefits related to the environment, it also benefits you. If you wonder What are ecological detergents, their benefits and disadvantagesin this article of Ecologyverde and Washaby we explain everything.
What are ecological detergents
Ecological detergents are more respectful of the environment and with our health And we can find them in different ways: in capsules, liquids, dust, etc. Anyway, it is important to ensure that they can truly be called ‘echo’.
There are some myths that try to demonstrate that this kind of detergents are not as effective as conventional. In fact, a good part of consumers believes that they do not take the spots well because they do not generate foam, but the foam is not synonymous with cleanliness.
It is very easy, so that large industries do not confuse you and make you think that a sustainable world is not possible, you can check yourself what detergents are echo, as well as try them to see their effectiveness. You will be surprised.
To do this, it is very important to look at the stamps that guarantee that the detergent is of ecological production. If you want to know if the detergent you buy is ecological, you have to check if it has one of the following stamps:
Ecolabel seal
The criteria of the European ecological label, EU Ecolabel are exposed in no less than 16 leaves of the Official Gazette of the European Union. So, if you are interested you can take a look and discover that they are very restrictive so that the products with that seal guarantee an ecological production. This regulation applies to detergents for clothing and chitamanchas.
Washaby, an echo detergent whose mission is ‘washing without dirty’, has this label. In order to achieve this, the company must reduce energy costs in its production and make sure it is from renewable energy; It must limit product toxicity so that it does not harm health or aquatic organisms; It must be as biodegradable as possible, as well as being cruelty free (not testing in animals).
Natural Ecocert seal
This seal does not allow various synthetic ingredients that may be derived from oil, as well as any ingredient that the European Commission has cataloged as toxic to organisms and aquatic life.
Ecocert Made With Organic seal
In the case of this seal, They are prohibited even more synthetic ingredients that in the case of the Ecocert Natural label. That is, all those ingredients classified by the European Commission are not allowed as cause of physical damage, health or the environment, regardless of the damage and gravity they cause.
Ecological detergents benefits
The advantages and benefits of echo detergents are many more than you imagine. Here we explain the most relevant.
It is not harmful to health
Ecological detergents/detergents do not contain many harmful chemicals in their production, so they represent less health risks of people who manufacture and use them.
Environmental respectful
Ecological detergents do not contain harmful chemicals for the planet, specifically water and organisms that live in it. Indeed, when buying conventional detergents, eutrophication is promoted, which causes the death of algae and animals that inhabit these bodies of water (lakes, rivers, etc.) and, finally, that these waters are ended by drying.
Vegan and Cruelty Free
It is difficult to find a consensus in different European stamps as to whether the products are really vegan or cruelty free. In the case of Washaby, its products are totally vegan in addition to not being tested in animals.
Less CO2 emissions
Eco detergents in capsules occupy less space when carrying out transport to physical stores, so less CO2 emissions to the atmosphere are generated. In the case of Washaby they are delivered with 100% electric fleet in the main urban areas of Spain. In addition, they measure and compensate the CO2.
Phosphate free
If phosphates are reduced or eliminated from detergents, a respite will be given to aquatic life (since this chemist is responsible for eutrophication) as well as a better quality of the quality of the waters in general.
Sustainable container
The plastic packaging of traditional detergents can take 100 to 1,000 years to decompose. In fact, they have been found in the plastic seas of detergents that had already stopped marketing. Here you can learn more about how long the plastic takes to degrade.
Therefore, it is important to buy detergents with a sustainable container. For example, Washaby has based its business model on the use of 0 plastics when packing your product, in fact, it uses recycled and recyclable cardboard in your packaging.
Comfortable and effective
We have already commented that echo detergents can be effective and end up cleaning the worst spots of your favorite shirt. In addition, if they are in capsules format, you can enjoy great comfort in your washes, you will only have to introduce the capsule with the correct dose, neither more nor less. In the case of Washaby remember: first the capsule and then the clothes. Ah, and they take the product home with their monthly subscription to make your purchase as comfortable as possible!
Disadvantages of ecological detergents
The only apparent disadvantage that can be mentioned in the use of echo detergents is the perfume that stays in the clothes after washing. It is not that this is non -existent or minimum, but that It will never reach the levels of the quantity of a conventional detergent.
The reason? Very simple, The perfume containing a traditional detergent is very pollutingso if you really want to go to the echo, you have to contemplate that the perfume will not be too exaggerated.
If you still do not have it entirely or, simply, you want more information, we recommend you read this other article on water pollution by detergents.
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