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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I keep getting slammed with ads for these eco laundry detergent sheets. Finally clicked and my they are pricey! Like everything else compared to its mainstream brand. Added all together it’s too much. I feel guilty but just can’t stomach the cost. Is it price gouging or it actually costs that much more?[/quote]

Yes, they are more expensive because there is a small market and no economies of scale.   If these sheets work well, then maybe they will catch on and the price will come down as they are produced in larger quantities.  BUT I tend to be wary of "green" products and services.  There's a lot of smoke and mirrors in terms of the extent these items are better for the environment. And frankly a lot of times its a marketing tactic with an equal or worse impact to the environment than what is out there.

You don't need to spend lots of money buying green things.  Try to minimize the amount of stuff/crap you buy.  I buy wool clothes because they are natural fibers, last a long time, and are great in both hot summers and cold winters.  I kept my first car for 10 years, and my current car is 16 years.  Manufacturing a new car is a huge GHG output - so much better to keep cars as long as you can.   Minimize chemical use, particularly any type of pesticide outdoors.  All of these things save you money.

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