Laundry Detergent’s Toxic Impact on the Environment

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Doing laundry is a mundane task.

Throw your clothes in the washer, pour a cap full of laundry detergent, press start, and walk away.

Not much thought is put into doing the laundry.

We don’t think of the impact it has on the environment.

Let’s take a look at what laundry detergent is made of and how it impacts the environment.

What Chemicals Are In Laundry Detergent

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Common laundry detergent you see in stores is full of chemicals that are not safe for people, pets, and the environment. Avoiding these dangerous chemicals is a must for improving your health and the health of the planet. Here’s a list of common chemicals in the laundry detergent we use:

· Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS/SLES)

· Phosphate

· Formaldehyde

· Chlorine Bleach

· Ammonium Sulfate

· 1,4 Dioxane

· Fragrance

· Dyes