Gregory's Server@rspfau @CelloMomOnCars earth breeze also uses PVA - the same soluble plastic that may not fully biodegrade as the tide pods.
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@rspfau no I was just groaning as I use tru earth. I don’t know how bad the PVA is but as seems quite common companies use it without enough research on its long term impact. Thanks for the list I might try a different brand. @MatthewPCooke My hunch is PVA is minor to the plastic fibers shed by our synthetic clothes and blankets. But raising cotton and wool comes with cost also. It's tough trying to be responsible. Not having kids is probably the most eco friendly move one can make! @rspfau perhaps very speciesist of me but they are also the main reason I try to do anything! What I have found on PVA seems to suggest it does not biodegrade too well in the sea if it gets that far. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8588384/ |
@MatthewPCooke Grrr....found a list of PVA free alternatives. Any suggestions?
https://www.sustainablejungle.com/zero-waste/zero-waste-laundry-detergent/