{"id":14191,"date":"2022-01-18T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/?p=14191"},"modified":"2025-11-20T12:54:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T11:54:24","slug":"recipe-for-making-your-own-detergent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/en\/recept-zelf-wasmiddel-maken\/","title":{"rendered":"Zero waste recipe: make your own laundry detergent"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Those who make their own detergent save a lot of waste on an annual basis. You no longer need all those big bottles. Even if you do not aspire to a zero waste life, making your own laundry detergent can be very nice: it is a lot cheaper and you know exactly which ingredients you are using. Zero waste expert Emily-Jane Townley shares her favourite DIY recipe with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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You can easily make your own detergent and save a lot of money. The preparations are done pretty quickly, after which it is mainly a matter of waiting a few hours before it is ready for use. Many sustainable doers swear by homemade detergent, but there is also a movement that prefers to buy ecological detergent ready-to-use. Do what you like: nowadays you have a lot of choice: eco-friendly, vegan and even almost completely packaging-free with the introduction of washing strips. Want to learn how to make your own detergent? Then I have a very easy recipe for you. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Zero waste recipe: make your own laundry detergent<\/h2>\n
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Save money and waste by making your own laundry detergent. Even if you don't aspire to a zero waste life, making your own laundry detergent can be really nice. You know exactly what your detergent is made of, so no obscure mess! Get started with this simple recipe from a zero waste expert.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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Prepare<\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Making<\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Keyword: <\/span>make your own laundry detergent, zero waste, diy, budget tip, sustainable living<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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