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Dishwasher tablets that don't come with loads of plastic? (feddit.uk)
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I'm always looking for ways to reduce my plastic waste, and manufacturer's always seem to be trying to find ways to trick me.

I normally get the Lidl dishwasher tablets as they are the only brand that appears to come plastic free, cardboard box, and tablets wrapped in a dissolvable cellulose film. However sometimes I can't get there as its not always convenient.

Latest was CoOp that sold a cardboard box of tablets, but then each tablet was bloody wrapped in plastic, which is probably worse than just a plastic bag of the bastards.

Does anyone else know of brands that are safe to buy because they won't try to trick you with hidden plastics?

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[–] 1 point 2 years ago* (6 children)

I use Finish brand, individually wrapped in rice paper - looks like plastic but dissolves in the water. Many others are the same. I doubt that plastic wrapped ones are trying to trick you, they tell you to remove the plastic - they don't want to get complaints about clogged dishwashers. In fact this is probably the reason most manufacturers use the rice paper, people dodn't read instructions. You can also get a box of powder you pour into the little cup.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 2 years ago (5 children)

    No, these are definitely plastic wrapped not soluble.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Not soluble?! I fear something is wrong with your machine, water not hot enough or something. I've never heard of someone having to dig the plastic wrapper out. Hell, that would make a mess melting on the heating coil.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    Dig it out?

    Have you never seen plastic wrapped tablets?

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