Nothing compares to fresh laundry. But doing laundry can be a hassle — and a drain on the environment. But if you've transitioned from washing your clothes with water-based detergent to using more sustainable laundry pods, you could feel better about your environmental impact with every load of laundry.

But what if you learned those concentrated packets are less eco-friendly than their packaging might suggest?

The truth for many brands is that they're not genuinely biodegradable.

According to a study by ASU, 75 percent of detergent pods' plastics never degrade, landing in the environment as microplastics. This, and more, is why we advocate for sustainable laundry pods.

You don't need to stop using laundry pods; instead, you — like many others — can switch to sustainable laundry pods, like the ones that make up part of our top five list.

5 of the Best Sustainable Laundry Pods

The laundry pods that have made this list are sustainable and biodegradable from the moment they hit the water, making them safe to use in any environment.

Best Overall Sustainable Laundry Pods: POLYVA's High-Efficiency 3-in-1 Washing Detergent Laundry Pods

There's a reason why these 3-in-1 washing detergent pods are a bestseller, and it's not only because they save you from having to buy two other products. Of course, buying only one product instead of 3 is already more eco-friendly because it means less plastic packaging.

These 3-in-1 Washing Detergent Laundry pods effectively clean laundry and eliminate odors. They can dissolve entirely in cold water, but parents will love knowing they can't be punctured or dissolved by saliva. These advancements are crucial when considering the decent social media trend that injured many teens.

Most Allergy-Friendly: Sensitive Skin Laundry Detergent

Those with sensitive skin and allergies will have specific laundry needs; these sensitive-skin laundry detergent pods by POLYVA are the best for those with allergies. The pods are dye-free, unscented but also fragrance-free.

While you may think that unscented and fragrance-free are the same, they're not.

Many manufacturers use fragrance blockers without changing the formula, which is known to exacerbate allergies. With these, you'll have neither the fragrance nor the scent.

The formula in these sustainable laundry pods is also eco-friendly, as you guarantee that none of the nasties in the typical laundry pod gets washed into your water supply.

Best Scent Sustainable Laundry Pod: Scent Booster Fabric Softener

If you're not hypoallergenic, then you'll benefit from your laundry getting a fragrance boost. These fabric softener pods come in different fragrances that will make laundry more enjoyable and last for days. They're also easy to use.

Simply, add them to your washing machine drum when you've added your sustainable laundry pods. You'll have the type of fragrance that lasts and lasts.

Of course, these, like the other sustainable laundry pods on this list, are 100 percent biodegradable and have gone through multiple tests to prove their solubility and degradation. These tests guarantee these fabric softener pods live up to their eco-friendly claims.

Best to Buy in Bulk: POLYVA's OEM Liquid Laundry Detergent Pods

If you're thinking of transferring savings onto your consumer, or you are the consumer looking for those savings, the POLYVA OEM liquid laundry detergent pods are sold at wholesale prices. These sustainable laundry pods are so cost-effective they make it eco-friendly choices within reach of all consumers.

Studies show that 78 percent of U.S. consumers want to attain a sustainable lifestyle, but many are unable to reach their aspirations because of the cost of sustainable goods.

This sustainable laundry detergent pod changes that, being as effective as other brands of laundry pods while living up to their eco-friendly claims.

Best 3-in-1 Sustainable Laundry Detergent Pods: POLYVA's 3 in 1 Liquid Detergent Pods

This plant-based mild formulation is the ultimate 3 in 1 washing detergent pods. Made using a patented formula, these 3 in 1 pods will become your go-to.

The concentrated liquid detergent in the pods has eight times the cleaning action of liquid laundry detergent. The pod dissolves in cold water and biodegrades within 15 days after being dissolved.

The 3 in 1 formula contains a detergent, fabric softener, and antibacterial solution to effectively clean soiled and stained clothes.

Best of all, it's cruelty-free.

Conclusion

There really isn't any excuse not to switch to a more sustainable laundry detergent alternative. These five products are accessible, affordable, and minimize waste. So, next time you want to make a sustainable change, add POLYVA to your basket.

POLYVA has made it their mission to engineer, manufacture, and ship the most eco-friendly products to discerning clients. It's one of the reasons the company and its world-class manufacturing facilities remain a five-star operation.