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

submitted 4 months 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] 13 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Are you dead set on tablets? If not you can just get the powder. It’s the same thing as what’s in the tablet.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Not really set on it. I've already chatted to the partner about it switching it up for just powder, which we are in agreement with.

Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Does it come with a pack of disposable cellulose spoons of some sort?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Usually they just have a little spout