Top 10 Green clean products

January 12, 2010 by Maria Kaski

Green-fingered ladies, it’s time to get dusting as we present the top ten eco cleaning products that will be making their way into our cupboards this year. Lucie Goulet writes.

Traidcraft Recycled Kitchen Roll

Traidcraft Recycled Kitchen Roll is entirely made out of recycled paper collected in the UK. Its purchase directly contributes to a fund supporting fair trade producers and helping them expand their enterprise.

£12.96

HYPERLINK “http://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/p-8089-traidcraft-recycled-kitchen-roll-12-x-twin-packs.aspx#” http://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/p-8089-traidcraft-recycled-kitchen-roll-12-x-twin-packs.aspx#

Degradable Draw Tape Swing Bin Liners

Symphony Environmental claims to have found the solution to those plastic bags laying in forests and beaches: adding d2w to the plastic at the extrusion stage makes the bags degradable by simple exposure to sun and air. Those bin liners break down in 3 years.

15 bags, £1.27

HYPERLINK “http://www.abelandcole.co.uk/HG08″ http://www.abelandcole.co.uk/HG08

Traidcraft Rubber Gloves

Those bright teal gloves are “washing unfair trade away”. The first UK’s fairtrade rubber gloves, this product is made in Sri Lanka by the Firstlight Project which ensures a fair price for field latex. Firstlight Project also educates farmers and provides technical support.

1 pair, £0.99

HYPERLINK “http://www.abelandcole.co.uk/HG15″ http://www.abelandcole.co.uk/HG15

Enviroproducts general Purpose E-Cloth (42g)

E-cloth promises a miracle way to clean your whole house with just water. Think about all the nasty sprays and chemical solutions it could avoid. Inspired by a Swedish concept, the cloth is made with teeny tiny microfibres which can get rid of the most tenacious dirt and grease. It can be used for up to 300 washes.

From £4.88

HYPERLINK “http://www.e-cloth.com/” http://www.e-cloth.com/

Morphy Richards Ecolectric Performair 1000w Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner

This light and easy to carry vacuum cleaner’s low electricity consumption motor saves energy. Thanks to its efficient filtration, it received the British allergy Foundation seal of approval. It is packaged in 100% recycled and recyclable material.

£99.95

HYPERLINK “http://www.greeningengland.co.uk/product/16/69769/Morphy-Richards-Ecolectric-Performair.html” http://www.greeningengland.co.uk/product/16/69769/Morphy-Richards-Ecolectric-Performair.html

Earth Friendly Carpet Shampoo

This rug shampoo is GM-free, vegan and PETA approved and replenishable. Earth Friendly Products are safe for the whole households, from children to pets. The company has drafted a Freedom Code which ensures that all its products are free from certain substances including ammonia, artificial fragrance and chlorine. This shampoo is made with natural bergamot and sage.

£6.95

HYPERLINK “http://www.guardianecostore.co.uk/guardian/product.aspx?subGroup=1498″ http://www.guardianecostore.co.uk/guardian/product.aspx?subGroup=1498

Bentley Organic Surface cleaner

The Bentley Organic Surface Cleaner is made with organically grown citrus peels and aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder. It kills over 99.9% of household germs. All Bentley Organics products are certified by the Soil Association.

£4.95

HYPERLINK “http://www.guardianecostore.co.uk/guardian/product.aspx?topGroup=380&subCat=371&subgroup=3275″ http://www.guardianecostore.co.uk/guardian/product.aspx?topGroup=380&subCat=371&subgroup=3275

Method Tub & Tile Spray

Methods specialises in environment-friendly home-cleaning products in 100% recyclable, well-designed packaging. All the ingredients used in the tub and tile spray are biodegradable, non-toxic and gentle on the skin. The company does not test its products on animals.

£3

HYPERLINK “http://www.methodproducts.co.uk/tubtile.html” http://www.methodproducts.co.uk/tubtile.html

Bio D toilet cleaner

The Bio D Toilet Cleaner does not use any chemical harsh on the environment. Bio-D uses as much plant-derived and renewable raw material as possible. None of their products are tested on animals, nor do they include animal by-products or GM ingredients.

£8.75

HYPERLINK “http://www.guardianecostore.co.uk/guardian/product.aspx?topGroup=380&subCat=125&subGroup=2949″ http://www.guardianecostore.co.uk/guardian/product.aspx?topGroup=380&subCat=125&subGroup=2949

Ecover Window and Glass Cleaner

The Ecover window and glass cleaner is completely biodegradable. It is not tested on animals and has as minimal an impact as possible on aquatic life. The packaging, in polyethylene and polypropylene, is 100% recyclable in a low energy process.

£2.34

HYPERLINK “http://www.ecover.com/gb/en/Products/Cleaning/Window+and+Glass+Cleaner.htm” http://www.ecover.com/gb/en/Products/Cleaning/Window+and+Glass+Cleaner.htm

Ladies and gents, it’s a New Year and it’s time to dust away the cobwebs of yesterday and make a fresh start. Here we present the top ten eco cleaning products that will be making their way into your cupboards this year. Lucie Goulet writes.

1. Traidcraft Recycled Kitchen Roll

Traidcraft Recycled Kitchen Roll is made entirely out of recycled paper collected in the UK. Its purchase directly contributes to a fund supporting fair trade producers and helping them expand their enterprise.

£12.96

Traidcraft Shop

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