Typical price
£4.99
What it is
Laundry detergent that grows on trees and can be composted after use
8.8
What you need to know: Soapods
We like:
The incredible eco-credentials; their compostability; the price
We don't like:
The vinegary smell
SmartPlanet judgement:
Where has this fantastic, green product been all our life? India and Nepal, it turns out, where they've used these 100 per cent natural, non-polluting and compostable nuts to clean their clothes for centuries. The Soapods don't bleach our whites as many chemical-ridden washing powders do, but they do clean nonetheless.
Score breakdown:
8.8
Full review:
When we first saw these so-called Soapods (soap nut shells) in the Nigel's Eco Store online shop, we thought it was a joke. How could these little brown, weirdly shaped, sticky nut shells possibly clean our clothes? Surely a hippy-gone-mad had come up with this. Well, we've tried them and to our delight we have to say that they work very well and make us feel super green. Continue reading...
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