Interesting that just tonight I found a box of those pods and went to You Tube to figure out how to use them. With our dishwasher I'm still not sure. We always use a liquid and pour it into two spots on the dishwasher door. I think the pods came from my father in laws house. On another note, it seems like I spend half my life trying open up stuff that is encased in plastic. Then try to figure out how to recycle the plastic. One thing I liked about Mexico when we lived there, is we walked to the market and everything was open, meat, vegetables and fruit not wrapped up.
It is strange, isn't it, how as a species, we seem to strive for maximum improvement in the goofiest of areas...? As if constantly proving our worth to God through endless ingenuity -- whether or not it really serves us. 😆
we actually switched to little papery thin sheets of detergent which dissolve in the wash wash. Whether they have any micro plastics is a good question. But they are much less expensive per wash, take so much less space, can't spill, are easy to pack for travel, can be torn into smaller pieces or small loads and come with fragrance free options!
But maybe... Gemini AI: Water-soluble PVA/PVOH film (polyvinyl alcohol) is a biodegradable, non-toxic plastic alternative that dissolves completely in water. Made from carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, it is widely used for unit-dose packaging (like dishwasher and laundry detergent pods) as well as water-transfer printing, mold releases, and embroidery stabilization.Key Characteristics & PropertiesComposition: Derived from vinyl acetate, PVOH is colorless, odorless, and highly resistant to oils and organic solvents.Dissolution: Films can be customized to dissolve at specific water temperatures—ranging from freezing cold to boiling hot.Biodegradability: Once dissolved, the film's components break down further in wastewater treatment facilities and natural water systems into water (H₂O) and carbon dioxide (CO₂).Common ApplicationsUnit-dose Packaging: The core use of PVA/PVOH film is in single-dose packaging for liquids and powders, such as dishwashing tabs, laundry pods, and swimming pool chemicals.Industrial & Agricultural: Used for safe, direct-drop delivery of agrochemicals, fertilizers, and toxic dyes, minimizing worker exposure to chemicals.Embroidery & Sewing: Utilized as a water-soluble stabilizer (like Pellon Sol-U-Film) that vanishes when rinsed, leaving only the embroidery behind.Composites & Molding: Acts as an excellent parting film (parting agent) for separating fiberglass or epoxy resins from mold surfaces during manufacturing
Interesting that just tonight I found a box of those pods and went to You Tube to figure out how to use them. With our dishwasher I'm still not sure. We always use a liquid and pour it into two spots on the dishwasher door. I think the pods came from my father in laws house. On another note, it seems like I spend half my life trying open up stuff that is encased in plastic. Then try to figure out how to recycle the plastic. One thing I liked about Mexico when we lived there, is we walked to the market and everything was open, meat, vegetables and fruit not wrapped up.
The US is one of the biggest world-wide consumers of plastics....but we hide it. Unlike in Mexico...
It is strange, isn't it, how as a species, we seem to strive for maximum improvement in the goofiest of areas...? As if constantly proving our worth to God through endless ingenuity -- whether or not it really serves us. 😆
we actually switched to little papery thin sheets of detergent which dissolve in the wash wash. Whether they have any micro plastics is a good question. But they are much less expensive per wash, take so much less space, can't spill, are easy to pack for travel, can be torn into smaller pieces or small loads and come with fragrance free options!
I'm never looking back!!
Amen to this!
But maybe... Gemini AI: Water-soluble PVA/PVOH film (polyvinyl alcohol) is a biodegradable, non-toxic plastic alternative that dissolves completely in water. Made from carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, it is widely used for unit-dose packaging (like dishwasher and laundry detergent pods) as well as water-transfer printing, mold releases, and embroidery stabilization.Key Characteristics & PropertiesComposition: Derived from vinyl acetate, PVOH is colorless, odorless, and highly resistant to oils and organic solvents.Dissolution: Films can be customized to dissolve at specific water temperatures—ranging from freezing cold to boiling hot.Biodegradability: Once dissolved, the film's components break down further in wastewater treatment facilities and natural water systems into water (H₂O) and carbon dioxide (CO₂).Common ApplicationsUnit-dose Packaging: The core use of PVA/PVOH film is in single-dose packaging for liquids and powders, such as dishwashing tabs, laundry pods, and swimming pool chemicals.Industrial & Agricultural: Used for safe, direct-drop delivery of agrochemicals, fertilizers, and toxic dyes, minimizing worker exposure to chemicals.Embroidery & Sewing: Utilized as a water-soluble stabilizer (like Pellon Sol-U-Film) that vanishes when rinsed, leaving only the embroidery behind.Composites & Molding: Acts as an excellent parting film (parting agent) for separating fiberglass or epoxy resins from mold surfaces during manufacturing
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