Mike
Cherry Flavored Emus
West Chester University
Day 10 Greener
Dawn Ultra Dish Soap
Febreze Air Effects Apple & Spice Air Freshener
Green Shield Organic Biodegradable Surface Wipes
Downy Clean Breeze Dryer Sheets
Tide Pods Spring Meadow Laundry Detergent
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water
alcoholethoxy sulfate
linear alkylbenzene sulfonate
alcohol ethoxylate
citric acid
ethanolamine
sodium fatty acids
diethylene glycol
propylene glycol
sodium hydroxide
borax
polyethyleneimine ethoxylate
ethanol
protease
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sodium cumene sulfonate
diquaternium ethoxysulfate
Laureth-9
fragrance
amylase
DTPA
disodium diaminostilbene disulfonate
sodium formate
pectinase
calcium formate
mannanase
Liquitint
dimethicone
EWG: It got an F
Price:
$17.79
There is a high concern of
developmental/endocrine/reproductive
effects and a moderate concern of chronic
aquatic toxicity.
Whole Foods would not carry this!!!
Greener Alternative:
Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent Powder, Free
& Clear
Ingredients:
sodium carbonate (mineral water softener and alkalinity
builder), laureth-6 (plant-based cleaning agent), sodium
aluminosilicate (mineral water softener), sodium citrate (plantderived water softener), sodium silicate (mineral alkalinity
builder), sodium percarbonate (mineral-and oxygen-based stain
removal agent), magnesium sulfate (mineral cleaning
enhancer), sodium bicarbonate (mineral pH adjuster), lauryl polyglucose (plant-derived cleaning
agent), cocos nucifera oil (anti-foaming agent), sodium carboxymethyl inulin (plant-based water
softener and soil dispersant), protease and amylase (plant-derived enzyme soil removers),
sodium carboxymethylcellulose (plant-based anti-redeposition agent)
Price:
$14.39
MAKE THE SWITCH?!?!?!
Tide Pods Spring Meadow Laundry Detergent
Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent
Powder
Not Transparent with Ingredients
High concern of Developmental and
Reproductive issues
Concern of chronic aquatic toxicity
$17.79
All Man-made
Found in stores nearby
Ingredient Transparency
No concern
No concern
$14.39
All-Natural
Found in stores nearby
I would totally make the switch. It’s not only safer for the environment, but it’s cheaper! My
only concern was if I would be able to find it in stores near the university. I looked it up and all
Giant grocery stores sell it. There is one of those within walking distance from the university, so
that’s not even a problem.