If you care about the environment and pay attention to the products you are buying then you should pay attention to the packaging too.
Buying products that use environmentally efficient packs will help the planet by creating fewer emissions and less waste than less efficient alternatives.
You can also limit the amount of packages that you go through by using high quality detergent and cleaning brands. They are more efficient at washing and cleaning and will last much longer so that you get more washes per pack.
Perhaps the easiest way to ensure you are buying products with a minimal impact on the environment is to stick to ones that do not have an unnecessary amount of packaging (and do not forget to re-use shopping bags where possible).
You can also make a difference by buying compact or refillable detergents, when available, as these have considerably less packaging than standard equivalents.
As a consumer, you now have more choice than ever and can exercise your right to environmentally improved products when and wherever you want. Read on to find out what you can do in and after the wash, and how much of a difference this will make.