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Washing powder boxes - are they less plastic than plastic detergent?

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I’m trying to use less plastic. If I swapped to persil powder v liquid I wanted to understand if the boxes are less plastic, which I think they are but I didn’t know if they can recycled well? 

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  • molerat
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    I think cardboard contains less plastic than a plastic bottle B)
  • Screwdriva
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    We use Method. PET1 plastic is highly recyclable. (Bottle + lid). The detergent is biodegradable too.

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  • barker77
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    I get that the carboard powder box is on the whole less, but I wondered if it was lined and therefore if it’s worse for the environment etc if cannot be as easily recycled 
  • Ectophile
    Ectophile Posts: 7,994 Forumite
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    edited 10 June 2022 at 5:31PM
    I have never yet seen a box of washing powder that was lined with plastic.  They are normally just corrugated cardboard.
    If it sticks, force it.
    If it breaks, well it wasn't working right anyway.
  • powerspowers
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    Smol do a washing pods that are plastic free on subscription. Not the cheapest option but I think they do an intro box for £1 
    MFW 2021 #76 £5,145
    MFW 2022 #27 £5,300 
    MFW 2023 #27 £2,000
    MFW 2024 #27 £6,055
    MFW 2025 #27 £2,350 /£5,000


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