tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post8457732520825343672..comments2024-03-14T20:23:09.953-04:00Comments on Thrifty Living: Dishwasher detergent experimentBeth Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725957276396170565noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-44511185994438156682011-10-26T12:13:27.969-04:002011-10-26T12:13:27.969-04:00I'm totally testing the powder next! And I agr...I'm totally testing the powder next! And I agree abouthe individual packages that require more processing...especially individual snacks. The mark-up is HuGE, and it requires so little extra time to make my own "individual" portions in reusable containers.Beth Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11725957276396170565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256767004235204288.post-77399438608679274882011-10-26T09:50:29.951-04:002011-10-26T09:50:29.951-04:00I have never done an actual test, but I am actuall...I have never done an actual test, but I am actually convinced I get more washes out of a box of powdered soap than the gel! I don't know, I think that it's denser so you can use less? But that might be totally in my head. Let me know if you test it!<br /><br />As for those gel packs, I just look at them and see dollar signs. I try not to buy things with excess packaging (for example, pre-portioned 100-cal snacks) because it both adds to the price and it adds to the waste. Things like those gel packs have gone through a lot of processing, which uses up time & energy wherever they were made, and in my opinion are more wasteful.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17161530093118145344noreply@blogger.com