The Sustainable Spot

I must apologize in advance but I have a feeling the next few weeks may be full of articles researching the last few things I need to get done before the baby comes, don’t worry Vanessa will be balancing the blog with her more adult topics . I hit month 8 yesterday and realized that I have stacks of adorable tiny clothes that I have no idea how to properly wash or prepare for the big day. I know it shouldn’t seem that hard but I want to make sure that I don’t come home from the hospitable with a new baby and a bunch of unwearable clothes because I accidentally used the wrong detergent. So I spent the morning researching the best natural detergents that will be good for the environment, easy on my newborns skin, and I have also listed if they are able to be used in HE washers or if they are cost effective. Please let me know if you have a favorite you would like to share!

Method Laundry Detergent: $12.39- 50 loads

• Bottle made from 50 percent recycled plastic
• Reusable bottle, refill pouches tat get 85 loads from one pouch
• 95% plant based detergent
• 35% smaller carbon footprint than conventional detergent
• H.E. and standard compatible
• No toxins, phosphates and dyes
• Method Baby Laundry Detergent in Sweet Pea-great for newbies

Seventh Generation 4X Laundry Detergent: $7.99- 33 loads

• Compostable jug made from recycled fiber
• 66% less plastic in packaging
• No dyes or synthetic fragrances, hypoallergenic
• H.E. and standard compatible
• Biodegradable formula
• Baby Natural 4x Laundry Detergent– good for newbies

Emma Laundry Soap by Eco-Me: $9.99- 63 loads

• NO Chemical Preservatives, Dyes or Colorants
• NO Synthetic Fragrances, Sulfates (SLS, SLES, ALS)
• NO Animal Testing or Bi-Products
• BPA-free and recyclable packaging
• H.E. and standard compatible
• Great for washing baby clothes

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