Phosphate-free detergent

Phosphate-free Detergent:PHOSPHATE IN DETERGENT

helped to remove food and grease,

reduce spotting and filming,

control water hardness

suspend the bits of food so they were not redistributed

on your dishes.

PROBLEM:

Phosphate supports the growth of plants, including algae.

excessive amounts of algae can develop

This may lead to undesirable water quality

reductions in aquatic life

poor taste and odors in drinking water.

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higher than normal phosphate levels can destroy the health of the lake

maintains water quality

Prevents excessive amounts of algae to develop

More environment friendly

Prevent contamination from municipal and domestic wastewater

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historically been one of the main ingredients, now not

Less potent detergent

Harder to clean and remove dirt and stains

More effort is needed and exerted by consumer to clean materials

New ways developed by consumer to effectively clean materials

dissatisfaction some consumers have experienced

re-washing and re-rinsing dishes to remove the white, filmy residue these products are leaving behind

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Causes to leave dirt and impurities behind that could cause contamination of food in some cases

phosphate food additives have been shown to stimulate lung cancer development

High phosphate content in processed foods can also affect renal and cardiovascular function (Grey, 2013)

Reduction in symptoms, such as rashes, dizziness, and scratchy throats, once they started using phosphate-free cleaning products

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For food, phosphates are monitored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

For other uses, such as cleaning products, they are monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

laws or regulations were enacted in many U.S. states, the European Union, Canada, and in Japan to limit or ban the use of phosphates in laundry detergents.

dishwashing detergents can only contain anywhere from 4-8% phosphorus

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higher fish and other aquatic organism populations in lakes

Increased food production and source capacity

Phosphate fertilizer run-off control measures developed

Development of phosphate-substitute technologies

Increased knowledge on effects of phosphate Environmental science, medicine, health, biology, ecology

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northwestern states (among the first to enact phosphate bans) of consumers driving across state lines just to stock up on the phosphate versions of their favorite brands

Phosphate-free brands are not appealing to some consumers

Banning leaves no choice

High amount of energy and water used by country just for cleaning

Water-deprived countries are affected

Investment on phosphate-free technologies

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