Phosphate Free Dishwasher Liquid and Detergent

While it is relatively easy to find phosphate-free dishwashing liquid for handwashing dishes, automatic dishwasher detergent that doesn't contain hight levels of phosphates is more elusive. We have compiled a list of environmentally friendly dishwasher detergent and where to find them to help you make a difference for water quality in Manitoba. This is the list not meant to be exhaustive, so if you find others, please let us know.

Automatic Dishwasher Detergents

Available at all health food stores, these detergents get your
dishes sparkling by using enzymes to break down dirt rather
than phosphates!

Ecover - powder or tablets
Available at Organza Market, Vita Health locations

Seventh Generation - powder or gel
Available at Vita Health locations

Nature Clean - powder or gel
Available at Humboldt's Legacy, Harry's Foods

President's Choice Green - powder
Available at Superstore

Dishwashing liquids

Nature Clean
Seventh Generation
Vancouver Only
Ecover
Simply Clean
Biovert

Many of the big brands of dishsoap are phosphate free - but be sure to read the labels! Palmolive, Dawn, President's Choice and Ivory have some phosphate free formulations.