Dishwashing Detergents
Getting your dishes spic and span shouldn’t come at the cost of polluted waterways and expanded landfills. Clean the green way with dish soaps that are gentle on your hands and the environment while being tough on grease — you shouldn’t require half the bottle. Look for certifications like EcoLogo as well as biodegradability, no animal testing, minimal packaging, and bulk jugs or refills. Plus make sure your cleaners don’t include ingredients of concern such as sodium laureth sulfate (a foaming ingredient that has a carcinogenic byproduct) and cocamide MEA (contains diethanolamine [DEA], which has been found to cause cancer in laboratory animals). And don’t forget to check out eco-friendly dish gloves and sponges while you’re at it.
Nature Clean Dishwashing Liquid
May 2010
Nature Clean’s dishwashing liquid, along with all its other products, is non-toxic, biodegradable, BPA-free, and created from naturally-derived ingredients. The dishwashing liquid is also EcoLogo certified and does not contain suspected carcinogens such as sudsing agent Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) or parabens. This may mean that the liquid doesn’t create as many suds as More >
Biovert Dishwashing Liquid
May 2010
This dishwashing liquid’s label is FSC-certified and made with 30% post-consumer recycled paper, and the bottle is made of 25% post-consumer recycled content. The liquid is biodegradable, EcoLogo certified, made in Canada, and does not contain ingredients of concern. Biovert is currently undergoing a life-cycle analysis of each of its products to minimize environmental impact More >
Green Cricket Dish Soap
May 2010
This product is made in the Greater Toronto Area and is available via the GreenCricket.ca website. It is certified by the Texas government as “Chem-Free” (non-estrogenic), though we could not find any further information on this certification. This soap is made with natural ingredients but includes less than half a percentage point of chemical preservative. More >
EcoEthic Dishwashing Liquid
May 2010
This dishwashing liquid is sold on GreenCricket.ca and does not contain ingredients of concern. It is biodegradable, preservative free, non-scented, hypo-allergenic, and made in Canada. If you order the liquid directly from EcoEthic you can request bulk sizes. This product is available at: Green Cricket EcoEthic
Clorox Green Works Natural Dishwashing Liquid
May 2010
While the ingredients are touted as “99% natural”, the liquid contains colorants from an unidentified source. The product has received the US EPA’s Design for Environment label, which means that the liquid meets “stringent criteria for human and environmental health.” Clorox products are widely available in most major retailers. This product is widely available.
