Have you ever walked past a dryer vent and found yourself with an immediate headache? Or had trouble being around certain people because of the laundry soaps they use? I have. I find most laundry detergents to be a complete assault on my senses causing headache and nausea, I also avoid that isle at the grocery store like the plague.
I'm okay with the fragrance free options such as Seventh Generation, but even with those you still have a giant plastic container to get rid of, what a waste. Soap nuts are the solution to all of this. And if you need a scent, LaundryTree offers a starter kit containing your choice of essential oils which are a non toxic alternative to the harsh carcinogenic fragrances found in your typical laundry soap.
Harvested in the Himalayas in a sustainable manner, providing fair trade wages to over 300 women each day, these soap nuts are a win-win, healthy for us, for the earth and local communities. There is a ton of information on the LaundryTree website about how they are harvested and their many uses and benefits. Earth Day is coming, an opportunity to make a change. Maybe one change to consider is switching to soap nuts? I'm already there, not buying laundry soap in those big bottles again! Find them HERE.
