Biodegradable Soap That Does More Than Just Clean

So just what the heck is biodegradable soap? A biodegradable soap is a cleaning agent that can decompose naturally over time. Biodegradable soaps have been becoming more and more popular. The more environmentally friendly we can be, the better off our children and grandchildren will be. Depending on the type of soap you purchase, biodegradable soap can be used to wash dishes, clothing, hair, hands, face and even your car.

The term "green Cleaning" is a trend toward environmentally friendly, biodegradable products. Unlike organic foods, these products are generally much cheaper than their counterparts. By choosing green cleaning products, you reduce cost, preserve the environment, and reap the health benefits with satisfying results.

Biodegradable soaps specifically are used by hikers, campers, hunters, and more importantly, used for all types of household cleaning and washing.

Biodegradable Laundry Detergent

Many harmful additives and chemicals such as bleach, enzymes and fabric brighteners are used daily to manufacture laundry detergents. These harmful agents can adversely affect your clothing, but also trigger allergies, skin irritation and other health risks. A good natural biodegradable laundry soap, such as Charlies Soap, does not contain harful chemicals, but will keep your clothes looking like new while protecting the environment at the same time.

Biodegradable shampoo

One of the benefits of using a biodegradable shampoo is the fact that it won't attract mosquitoes. Why? Because their are no additives such as fragrances to attract the pesky critters. In contrast, regular shampoo strips the hair of natural oils and then applies other agents to make it seem softer, thicker, and smell good.

Dr.Bronner's 18 in 1 Biodegradable Soap

This is a soap that comes highly recommened. It is a all natural biodegradable soap that cleans just about everything but plenty mild enough to use for body cleansing. Just pour a few ounces of this into a small container to take with you while camping, hiking, hunting, or any time you will be "roughing" it for a length of time. This guy was half crazy, but knows his stuff when it comes to making soap.

Product Description

Made with Organic Oils! No detergents. 100% Vegan. Health is our greatest wealth. Oregon Tilth Certified Organic. No foaming agents. Enjoy only 2 cosmetics, enough sleep and Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap to clean body-mind-soul-spirit instantly uniting One! All-One! Absolute cleanliness is Godliness! For facial packs, scalp and soothing body rub, add dash on bath towel in sink of hot water. Wring out. Lay over face and scalp. massage with fingertips. Repeat 3 or 4 times 'til arms, legs and all are rubbed, always towards the heart. Rinse towel in plain hot water and massage again. Breath deeply! Health is wealth. Within 9 minutes you feel fresh and clean, saving 90% of your hot water and soap, ready to help teach the whole human race the moral ABC of All-One-God-Faith! For we're All-One or None! Not animal tested. Dilute: Enjoy 1 soap for 18 different uses! Guaranteed no synthetic tea tree oils and 100% vegetarian. Super mild castile has outstanding water softening and cleansing powers. Preferable to harsh soap and defattening synthetics. It does no cut dirt, but dissolves it. It is the mildest pleasant soap you ever used. Enjoy body rub to stimulate body mind-soul-spirit and teach the essence moral ABC uniting all free in the shepherd. 100% Biodegradable! Made in U.S.A.

How Long Does it Take a to Decompose?

Almost everything will decompose over time, but our landfills and waterways are becoming so full of hazardous chemicals that we need to do our part in keeping it clean and safe for the next generation. By using biodegradable soaps and other biodegradable products, you can make a huge difference.

Depending on conditions such as the amount of light, humidity, heat levels, if the product is in water, plus various other factors, this is how long some products take to decompose.

Paper  2.5 months                          Plastic Bag 10-20 years
Orange Peel  6 months                   Disposable Diaper  75 years
Milk Carton   5 years                      Tin Can  100 years
Cigarette Butt  10-12 years              Beer Can  200-500 years 
Styrofoam  1 million years               Tennis Shoes   20-40 years   

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Meet Dr.Bronner in this video.