We all have preferred approaches to washing pots and pans, tableware and utensils. However, our methods may waste resources and pollute the environment. Are there more sustainable but still effective options? Dish soaps and dishwashing detergents can have a pleasant smell and hardly seem threatening, but conventional brands can harm the environment in various ways. […]

I wrote this story many years ago, recently found it and have decided to rewrite it a bit and give it some more thought to see if over the years I’ve changed my thoughts on this subject. Spoiler alert: I haven’t. It started because something alarming caught my eye, a small piece in a now […]