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Household chemical vials

Household chemical vials

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Vials of detergents are typically thick-walled plastic bottles that contain strong chemicals. Vials of household chemicals are used during cleaning and disinfection, after which their packaging becomes waste.

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Most often they are made of HDPE (high density polyethylene) or PET plastic, as they are resistant to chemicals. Many times they are made of durable, tinted and thick material.

Hova dobjuk?

Clean, rinsed, they can go to the plastic collector with a yellow lid, complete with a cap. If you can not wash it, or there is a hazardous substance left in it, then it must be taken to the collection of household hazardous waste. Read the label before washing the bottle.

Miért problémás?

These vials often contain residual chemicals that can contaminate selectively collected materials. Their degradation time is hundreds of years, their production is energy-intensive, and many times the product is overpackaged.

Csökkentsd!

Így csökkentsd!

  • Use refill packaging
  • Choose a concentrated or concentrated formula in a smaller vial
  • Use natural cleaning products at home (e.g. vinegar, baking soda)
  • Go to unpackaged stores where you can refill your bottle
  • Buy a larger pack, less often

Alternatívák

  • Refill stations in packaging-free shops (e.g. Ligeti Bolt, Ne Pazarolj, CSudaShop)
  • Homemade vinegar cleaner in a jar
  • Solid detergents (e.g. Washing pad, Ecoegg)
  • Combination of laundry soap and washing soda
  • Glass or metal refillable bottle (e.g. Greenway, Green Shop)

Tippek!

Wash the vial before throwing it away — if it is not clean, the entire selective collection may be ineffective

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Évente ennyit termelünk

A Hungarian household uses an average of 15 to 20 such bottles per year. Nationally, this means more than 100 million pieces of plastic chemical packaging per year. (Source: OKTF NHI, 2022)

Érdekesség

A common problem in the selective collection of household chemical vials is that other recyclables can also be contaminated due to the fragrance or dye.

Összefoglaló

Vials of detergents are typically thick-walled plastic bottles that contain strong chemicals. Vials of household chemicals are used during cleaning and disinfection, after which their packaging becomes waste.

Hasonló termékek

Empty Refillable Bottle, Pump Dispenser, Vinegar Bottle, Spray Bottle, Refillable Detergent Capsule Holder

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Gyakran felmerülő kérdések

Can the detergent bottle go to the selective bin?
Yes, if it is rinsed out and there are no dangerous substances left in it. It can also be thrown in with a cap.

What should I do with the leftover vial?
If you cannot wash it or if it contains a hazardous substance (e.g. hippo), take it to a hazardous waste collection point.

Where can I refill the vial?
Refill systems are now available in several unpackaged stores or organic stores. It is worth coming with your own bottle.

How do I make a homemade cleaner?
Using a mixture of vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice and essential oil, you can make an effective and environmentally friendly solution.

Why switch to a refill system?
It produces less packaging waste and offers products with more economical and often more natural ingredients.

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Beverage caps, dispensers
Takeaway boxes
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