Question from Vivian Engel
After leaving a message/request every time I shopped at Costco, they are finally carrying a liquid laundry product they are labeling as eco-friendly. It is called Wintree and is manufactured by Huish Detergents in Salt Lake City, Utah. How can I find out if this product legitimately deserves the label “eco-friendly” as much as Seventh Generation or Ecover or my current purchases. I am so tired of being conned by the big business advertisements.
Debra’s Answer
What you can do with any product you are wondering about is look at the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which any manufacturer of cleaning products must supply to you by law. It lists hazardous ingredients that you can then look up on the internet.
I’ve already taken a look at Wintree and commented on it at Q&A: Liquid Detergent at Costco. My local Costco now sells Ecos brand laundry detergent, which has been sold in natural food stores for years.
