Seventh genereation:
- biodegradable?�Yes
- packaging?�They have a mix of recycled paper and recycled plastic.
- eco-friendly initiatives?�They’re a certified B Corp, Rainforest Alliance Certified, FSC Certified, USDA Certified Bio Based Product and more. They also have a whole tab on their website dedicated to Climate Justice where they’re involved in many eco-friendly projects and policy.
- natural, organic, and/or plant-derived ingredients?�Yes
- known for?�When I hear the name Seventh Generation, I typically think about laundry detergent, but they have a whole range of products.
Seventh Generation products do not contain any animal ingredients or byproducts, but they are not vegan certified. They do not test on animals and are Leaping Bunny certified.
ecos:
- biodegradable?�Yes
- packaging?�Their packaging is plastic
- eco-friendly initiatives?�ECOS is the first company in the world to have achieved the “trifecta” of sustainable manufacturing: carbon neutral, water neutral, and TRUE Platinum Zero Waste certified (highest level, >95% waste diversion in all four of our US facilities.
- natural, organic, and/or plant-derived ingredients?�Yes
- known for? Their dishsoap.
I really couldn’t find out much information about ECOS’ packaging, but their manufacturing and commitment to sustainability and clean ingredients earned them a spot on this list!
ECOS is leaping bunny certified, US EPA Safer Choice, and grey water and septic safe, and their facility is run on 100% renewable energy.
ecover:
- biodegradable?�Yes
- packaging?�Their packaging is made using Plantplastic® which is made with sustainably harvested sugar cane that’s Bonsucro certified to ensure the sugar is grown on existing croplands to protect biodiversity, using as little water as possible and incorporating fair labor practices.
- eco-friendly initiatives?�Ecover was started in 1979, and created the world’s very first phosphate-free laundry detergent! Their factory in Chicago was the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum-certified plant in the industry. They’re also a certified B Corp.
- natural, organic, and/or plant-derived ingredients?�Yes
- known for?�Ecover is known for their original laundry detergent, but they have a wide range of products from dishwasher powder (sold in a cardboard box) and stain removers.
All of Ecover’s products are Leaping Bunny certified. I also like that the have a full ingredient glossary on their website for complete transparency on the ingredients that they use. �
jr watkins:
- biodegradable?�Yes
- packaging?�Their packaging is plastic, but they do have refill options.
- eco-friendly initiatives?�They avoid using harmful ingredients in their formulas, like parabens, dyes, phthalates, and formaldehyde.
- natural, organic, and/or plant-derived ingredients?�Yes
- known for?�JR Watkins is actually known for beauty products, but they just started to get into the cleaning space with dish soap and an all-purpose spray.
What I like about JR Watkins is that they’ve been around since 1868 creating products with natural ingredients that aren’t tested on animals.
