The Great Dishwasher Debate

The Great Dishwasher Debate

What kind of detergent do you usually put in your dishwasher? Tablets? Pods? Sheets? Powder?

Tablets and pods come with higher costs and potential packaging waste. Often they are wrapped in a film or incorporate some type of non-recyclable materials, contributing to environmental pollution. Moreover, the production process of these tablets often involves chemicals that are harmful to the environment.

Sheets are pre-measured with a set amount of detergent and often come with minimal packaging. However, the claims to be eco-friendly fall short, as they use microplastics in the ingredients and processes that aren't as green as they seem. Performance variability can also be a big issue, leading to less effective cleaning and more frequent use, which isn't great for the planet either.

Powder is best for those who want a cost-effective choice and don’t mind measuring customised doses for each use. Powders often come in recyclable and recycled cartons, like our new 1kg box of Natural Dishwasher Powder, which delivers a unique Koala Eco experience, thanks to the high concentration of Mandarin and Lemon Myrtle essential oil.

And better still, it’s a concentrated formula so this 1kg—and your money—goes further. So if you’re already a powder person, you’re good to go. And if not, perhaps now’s the time to give it a try. Powder not only reduces packaging waste but also offers a more sustainable and effective cleaning solution, making it the eco-friendly choice for your dishwasher.

 

← Older Post

Featured products


 

Recent articles


Rewild the suburbs and support nature repair

Rewild the suburbs and support nature repair

Is it a cliché? Or can the ‘fresh start’ energy be for real?

Is it a cliché? Or can the ‘fresh start’ energy be for real?

Is Antibacterial Hand Soap the Safest Way to Cleanse Your Skin?

Is Antibacterial Hand Soap the Safest Way to Cleanse Your Skin?

The Great Dishwasher Debate

The Great Dishwasher Debate

What kind of detergent do you usually put in your dishwasher? Tablets? Pods? Sheets? Powder? Tablets and pods come with higher costs and potential packaging...

Read more
Rewild the suburbs and support nature repair

Rewild the suburbs and support nature repair

Your backyard could be a native plant haven.   A beautiful experiment [1]was recently carried out on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of...

Read more
Is it a cliché? Or can the ‘fresh start’ energy be for real?

Is it a cliché? Or can the ‘fresh start’ energy be for real?

Ways to bring the refresh and reset vibe into your life and home It’s hard to resist the energy that comes with a transition. Saying...

Read more
Is Antibacterial Hand Soap the Safest Way to Cleanse Your Skin?

Is Antibacterial Hand Soap the Safest Way to Cleanse Your Skin?

Surgical soaps and antibacterial hand washes have recently gained renewed attention. While antibacterial soaps were popular during the onset of the pandemic, they fell out...

Read more
A practice of rivers, of trees moving, of falling light

A practice of rivers, of trees moving, of falling light

An appreciation of the farms where we source our essential oils  The late, great writer Barry Lopez (1945-2020) talked about his fascination with nature as...

Read more
An Hour in Nature with artist Tom Butterworth

An Hour in Nature with artist Tom Butterworth

Tom Butterworth is a 30 year-old self-taught sculptor living on Garigal land in northern Sydney. He shapes his distinctive vessels and sculptures in Hawkesbury Sandstone:...

Read more