
Less plastic when cleaning
Many cleaning, cleaning and detergents contain plastics that are not biodegradable and whose effects on the environment and health are not sufficiently understood.
In almost every household, dishwashing, washing and cleaning is done every day - often even more intensively in spring. But everything that goes down the drain during cleaning and washing pollutes the wastewater.
“When it comes to cleaning, less is more. Fewer cleaning products that are harmful to the environment or hazardous to health mean more environmental and health protection.”
Daniela Hubloher, responsible for health and care at the Hesse Consumer Center
Plastics in detergents and cleaning agents are difficult to degrade and should be avoided if possible out of consideration for the environment. Microplastics are now the smaller problem. In terms of quantity, detergents and cleaning agents contain much more liquid plastics. These are intended, for example, to reduce foam formation or prevent gray haze and discoloration. It's not that easy to avoid plastics in cleaning products. In contrast to cosmetic products, not all ingredients have to be listed on the packaging of detergents and cleaning products.
Tips from the consumer advice center for sustainable cleaning
- When buying cleaning products, look for the Blue Angel seal or the EU Ecolabel.
- Reduce the range of cleaning products. This relieves the burden on the environment and the household budget.
- You can clean the entire household with a certified all-purpose cleaner, hand dishwashing liquid, scouring powder and vinegar cleaner.
- You can also make your own sustainable cleaning products using just a few ingredients, such as baking soda, citric acid and vinegar.
- Wash curtains, blankets and pillow and furniture covers at the lowest possible temperatures and dose the detergent according to the degree of soiling and the hardness of the water.
- If possible, use powder detergent and not liquid detergent.
You can find more information about saving plastic in everyday life and recipes for DIY cleaning products HERE .
Source:
Consumer advice center
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