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The Ecologist meets…Method co-founder Adam Lowry
Bethany Hubbard
13th April, 2012
Can detergent make the green movement sexy? According to Method co-founder Adam Lowry; cleaning products are just the start. Bethany Hubbard caught up with him to find out more more...
How green is your washing powder?
Bethany Hubbard
3rd February, 2012
From phosphates to enzymes, the contents of your detergent can be difficult to decipher. Here’s what to look out for and what to avoid more...
Five of the best... eco-friendly detergents
Valentina Jovanovski
8th July, 2011
From phosphates to petrochemicals, doing the laundry can be a dirty business. Valentina Jovanovski rounds up five natural alternatives that will leave your clothes smelling literally of roses more...
Love your Lakes: a campaign to get phosphates out of the Lake District
Laura Sevier
16th December, 2010
Following the closure of some of the UK's most stunning lakes, a dynamic campaign has been set up to stop phosphates from washing detergents causing algal blooms more...
Is turning to 30°C enough?
27th July, 2009
Laura Sevier
Eco detergent or washing at 30°C? Laura Sevier cuts through the greenwash at the laundry level more...
Behind the label: Fairy Liquid
Pat Thomas
5th February, 2009
The bird is now bones, the gravy glue, the roast veggies are on their way to becoming a source of winter fuel and as soon as everyone’s dinner has gone down a bit, it will be time to do the washing-up. If you are one of the 64 per cent of households in the UK that doesn’t own a dishwasher, chances are there will be a trusty bottle of Fairy Liquid by the sink to get the job of washing-up done. more...
Read the label: Detergents
Pat Thomas
7th February, 2008
No one should have to choose between looking good and being healthy, which is why each month we will be taking a critical look at the active ingredients in personal care products and asking why manufacturers continue to choose toxic ones over safer alternatives. more...
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