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Dishwasher tablets that don't come with loads of plastic? (feddit.uk)

submitted 4 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm always looking for ways to reduce my plastic waste, and manufacturer's always seem to be trying to find ways to trick me.

I normally get the Lidl dishwasher tablets as they are the only brand that appears to come plastic free, cardboard box, and tablets wrapped in a dissolvable cellulose film. However sometimes I can't get there as its not always convenient.

Latest was CoOp that sold a cardboard box of tablets, but then each tablet was bloody wrapped in plastic, which is probably worse than just a plastic bag of the bastards.

Does anyone else know of brands that are safe to buy because they won't try to trick you with hidden plastics?

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

(edit, for clarity, I'm in the US)

I just use Nellie's dish powder. They're Canadian, but it just comes in a big 1.5L tin. The only plastic is the reusable scoop, and the local refillery will refill it when you run out. Check local refilleries in your area, they are a bit more expensive, but generally have high quality products and little to no plastic waste.