Consumers in Ireland are being encouraged to switch to refillable options for dishwashing liquid to help reduce plastic waste ending up in the oceans. Ecover and Fairy offer eco-friendly alternatives while Lidl provides bags suitable for refilling existing bottles.
As 2025 progresses, households across Ireland are being called upon to reconsider their dishwashing liquid habits to contribute to the fight against plastic pollution in our oceans. Every year, thousands of plastic bottles containing dishwashing liquid are purchased in Ireland , and a significant portion of these bottles fail to be recycled. This contributes to a global plastic waste crisis.
According to Ecover, a company specializing in eco-friendly cleaning products, less than half of the plastic bottles produced for household use globally are even collected for recycling, with a shocking 7% actually being recycled. Meanwhile, an estimated 12.7 million tonnes of plastic bottles end up in the ocean annually, causing devastating harm to marine life.To mitigate this issue, Ecover is encouraging consumers to switch from purchasing new plastic bottles to opting for refillable alternatives. A spokesperson stated, “In 2016, less than half of all plastic bottles were collected for recycling, and only 7% were transformed into new bottles. The resulting impact on waterways and marine life is, frankly, horrifying – with an estimated 12.7 million tonnes ending up in oceans each year. “Why melt a bottle to make a bottle, when you’ve already got a bottle? It does seem rather absurd when you say it out loud. But where to begin with that reusable plastic bottle? Whether it’s washing-up liquid, laundry detergent, or toilet cleaner, you can refill it at one of over 700 Ecover refill stations. Locate them at your local health food store, zero-waste shop, or some larger supermarkets.”For those who remain loyal to the popular Fairy liquid brand, they also offer an eco-friendly alternative, as reported by Express. Fairy sells a refill carton for its plastic bottles, allowing users to refill a typical Fairy liquid bottle more than twice. A spokesperson explained, “Fairy Max Power antibacterial washing up liquid refill carton allows you to refill your 370ml upside-down bottle more than twice and helps you to save up to 85% of the plastic. The refill is recyclable. The Max Power bottle with no flip cap gives you Fairy’s ultimately convenient cleaning experience. It helps you get out of the kitchen faster by making washing dishes fast and easy.” Alternatively, Lidl Ireland offers one-litre bags of washing-up liquid that can be used to refill old bottles.
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