Eco-Friendly Laundry Supplies

Meliora laundry powder is made in Chicago and comes in a retro cardboard and steel-trim canister. It's cruelty-free, vegan, free of preservatives, dyes and synthetic fragrances and it's biodegradable. It's gentle enough for sensitive skin and for babies' clothes and bedding. Meliora is a Certified B Corp., Made Safe-certified and has an A rating from the Environmental Working Group. Their ingredients are listed on the front of the canister: Baking soda, washing soda and vegetable soap.

Plastic-free Clean People laundry sheets are packed in a reclosable cardboard box that keeps them dry and separated. (Other brands can stuck together in the laundry room after a while.) The sheets contain no dioxane, no SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) no SLES (sodium laureth sulfate), no optical brighteners, no parabens, no phosphates, no synthetic dyes and no chlorine. They are vegan and cruelty-free and made in the US and Canada.

Tru Earth laundry sheets are also a good choice. Made in Canada, they are vegan and cruelty-free and also free of parabens, phosphate and other toxins. They also come in heavy paper envelopes. No plastic. Tru Earth donates two percent of its profits to charity and has made reducing plastic waste around the world a mission. They estimate that their laundry strips have eliminated more than 100 million plastic detergent containers from the waste stream and from potentially ending up in the ocean or elsewhere in the environment.  

Earth Breeze laundry detergent sheets come in a paper envelope and are easy to use. Throw half a sheet in the washer -- or a full sheet for larger loads -- and you're done. The eco-friendly sheets are vegan and cruelty-free and also free of phthalates, phosphate, bleach and dyes. EarthBreeze gives generously to environmental organizations such as We Are Neutral and One Percent for the Planet. They also donate laundry detergent to a variety of charities around the world.

This is a versatile garment bag and laundry bag. When hung, it provides a protective haven for your garments. Flip it over and it transforms into a spacious laundry bag with a long shoulder strap. Made of 100 percent organic cotton grown and woven in India in a GOTS + Fair Trade Factory Certified to uphold the highest standards of organic textile production.

This mesh laundry bag from Coyuchi is made made in India of undyed organic cotton. It protects delicate clothes like lingerie in the wash and has a zipper closure so nothing falls out. It comes in several sizes from small to extra large. It can be used in both the washer and dryer and secures neatly with a zipper closure.

These handmade charcoal-infused dryer balls are made of bamboo fiber. Toxin-free, cruelty-free. 100 percent vegan. No need for wool. They absorb moisture, eliminate static, soften your clothes. and shorten drying time. They can be composted at the end of their life, which is about one year.

These great non-toxic dryer balls are made of hemp. Toxin-free, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic and 100 percent vegan. They reduce drying time by 30 percent and save energy. Hemp is an especially earth-friendly and versatile fiber. It is grown without pesticides, nourishes the soil as it grows and helps reduce water loss and soil erosion.

These felt dryer balls from Ten Thousand Villages are made in Nepal of hand-felted wool. They are chemical free and hypoallergenic. They are made by local crafters through a Fair Trade nonprofit called Manushi, which empowers disadvantaged women to take charge of their own lives through sustainable employment and financial independence.

This stain stick from Tru Earth treats stains just like stain pre-treats that come in unnecessary plastic bottles. It's made in Canada, comes in a cardboard box and is safe for all washable fabrics. It's free of harmful preservatives and additives and it's not tested on animals. All of Tru Earth's laundry and dishwashing products come packaged in paper or cardboard. 

Family owned since 1948, Dr. Bronner’s organic castile soap is great for a variety of cleaning uses, including hand-washing clothes. t’s made with ethically-sourced, regenerative organic plant oils and other ingredients and contains no detergents, dyes, or added foaming agents. It’s vegan and fair trade, It’s verified by the Environmental Working Group, meeting its strict health and safety standards

This concentrated laundry bar from the Zero Waste Outlet lets you skip the plastic jug entirely: you just dissolve the bar in your own container to make a full gallon of liquid detergent that’s tough on dirt, gentle on skin, and incredibly light on the planet. Instead of paying to ship water and plastic, you’re stocking up on pure, plant-based cleaning power — up to 256 loads from one small bar.