Unexpected Alternatives to Plastic Packaging
I cringe every time I reach for my dishwasher
detergent and pick up that familiar plastic jug of Cascade Dishwasher
Detergent. I try to make it last longer by only filling the dispenser about
two-thirds full, but even then, I know I’ll eventually need to replace yet
another plastic container.
So I was genuinely excited to discover Nellie’s
Dishwasher Powder Tin—a dishwasher detergent that comes packaged in a reusable
metal tin. Even better? It works just as well as what I was using before.
Nellie’s is made in Canada, so importation fees make it a bit more expensive
here in Mexico. I purchased mine through iHerb.
Another plastic-free option is Cascade Complete Powder Dishwasher Detergent,
which comes in a cardboard box instead of plastic. However, it’s also imported
into Mexico and tends to cost more than the standard Cascade Dishwasher
Detergent in plastic packaging.
To really understand the value, I plan to compare the cost per load between Nellie’s and Cascade powder—because a sustainable choice also needs to make sense financially.
Finding simple swaps like this makes reducing plastic feel not only possible, but practical.
If you're looking for simple, practical ways to cut back on plastic, this earlier post is a great place to begin. It covers easy swaps you can start using right away to reduce your environmental footprint.
