Environmental experts are sounding the alarm about washing up liquid, pointing to both its ingredients and packaging as sources of significant environmental harm. New warnings highlight how everyday dishwashing habits might be damaging marine ecosystems and contributing to long-term plastic pollution. Hidden Damage in Every Drop Most conventional washing up liquids contain sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), which creates the foam and cleaning power we’ve come to expect. However, this chemical doesn’t simply disappear after use. “SLS doesn’t just dissolve away to nothing,” explains Ethical Superstore. “After it goes down the plughole it can end up lingering in our waterways, endangering … Continue reading Washing Up Liquid: Chemicals and Plastic Pollution Impact