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Plastic Free July swap: Smol laundry capsules review

July 8, 2022 Filed Under: Sustainability, Blog posts, Plastic Free July

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Something I decided to do last Plastic Free July, was to make a new swap each month. I will admit, I don’t do it every single month, because sometimes it isn’t possible or I try it and it doesn’t work out. This month I am switching to Smol laundry detergent, an eco-friendly alternative. I have had my eye on Smol for a while but wanted to use up most of my previous detergent. This is to use my unsustainable version up, and ensure that I have a backup if I don’t like it. Some people hear the phrase Plastic Free July or sustainable swap, and immediately throw out their unsustainable products. By doing this, you are being less eco-friendly! For example, if you want to switch to vegan makeup but have non-vegan makeup then you should use what you have first. Using what you have is always more sustainable than buying. Also it means that animals will have suffered for no reason if you just chuck it. Or if a plastic product has been produced, you should use it as much as possible so that it gets the maximum use.

Who is Smol?

Smol is called Smol because they believe that it’s the little things that make the big differences. Not only that, but they believe that eco-friendly products shouldn’t cost an extortionate amount – something I wholeheartedly agree with! Their packaging is fully recyclable and plastic-free. In 2020 they were the first laundry capsule and dishwasher tablet company to do this. They are a cruelty-free company, having the Leaping Bunny certify this.

Smol is one of the only companies to do a full LCA (lifecycle analysis) which is great because there’s transparency on every stage of the product’s life and how many emissions are generated. By doing this, they worked out that 70% of the emissions are in the washing stage and Smol has 35% fewer emissions than other unsustainable laundry products.

What does Smol sell?

  • Laundry capsules*
  • Dishwasher tablets
  • Fabric conditioner – refillable bottles, return refill recycled bottles for refilling/reusing or recycling (did you know fabric conditioner is often used with animal fat?!)
  • Hand sanitiser – refillable aluminium dispensers, return refill recycled bottle to reuse or recycle
  • Surface sprays – tablets (bathroom, multipurpose & glass and mirror

My review of Smol laundry detergent

There are so many things I love about Smol, it’s hard to know where to start!

  1. Super quick delivery – My order came very quickly, which is ideal if you are running low.
  2. Amazing scent – Sometimes I find that eco-friendly products are fragrance-free which puts me off a bit. Although I have sensitive skin, I still want to smell something nice. Smol has the perfect smell, which weirdly makes me look forward to laundry day.
  3. Letterbox size – This is perfect for when I am out during the day.
  4. Free trial – I love a free trial, I mean who doesn’t?! The best thing about a trial is figuring out if the product suits you and whether you want to start paying the full price. Smol’s free trial contains 9 capsules (because there’s just one of me, that will last me about 2 months) and you only pay ยฃ1 for postage.

Have you tried Smol before?

Best wishes, Cx

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Comments

  1. Becky says

    July 8, 2022 at 10:25 am

    Ooh not tried these yet. We are currently using the Earth Breeze laundry sheets that are 100% zero waste.

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:14 am

      Oh that’s cool, I’ve heard good things about them ๐Ÿ™‚ x

      Reply
  2. Nic's Adventures says

    July 8, 2022 at 10:39 am

    Thanks for sharing, I have seen these in magazines, and I have thought this might be a more sustainable option, as I don’t do lots of laundry, so it would be also how long they would last if not used for a couple of weeks and the cost per a unit compared to the unsustainable options ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:14 am

      Definitely! I don’t do a lot either x

      Reply
  3. Kelly says

    July 8, 2022 at 12:30 pm

    I’m looking to do some eco-friendly swaps around the house and actually stumbled across SMOL when look online a couple of weeks ago. I love the sound of the brand and the fact that they do a free trail to try before you buy. Definitely going to consider giving them a try, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:14 am

      Me too, love a free trial!

      Reply
  4. Molly | Transatlantic Notes says

    July 8, 2022 at 12:53 pm

    I’ve been curious about these kind of pods and whether or not they actually are a good swap to make โ€” it sounds like overall they are! I will have to see what’s available in the U.S.!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:15 am

      Definitely ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. readandreviewit says

    July 8, 2022 at 8:23 pm

    Ooh I love this! I bought some smol capsules a while back but I haven’t used them yet as I’m waiting for when I start uni in September. The smell sounds really good! Thank you so much for sharing x

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:15 am

      Hope you enjoy x

      Reply
  6. Wendy says

    July 9, 2022 at 12:03 am

    I have not heard of Smol before but I love the idea of it. I’m going to try them once my detergent runs out.

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:15 am

      Hope you like them ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. ellegracedeveson says

    July 9, 2022 at 11:53 am

    Iโ€™ve never heard of Smol before but Iโ€™ll defiantly be checking them out asap! I love what the brand itself stands for and everything they sell. Thank you so much for sharing with us lovely, Iโ€™ll for sure be purchasing some of these bits! Xo

    Elle – ellegracedeveson.com

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:15 am

      Definitely recommend! Hope you enjoy x

      Reply
  8. Lauren says

    July 11, 2022 at 4:46 pm

    I havenโ€™t heard of this brand before, but I love that it is more eco friendly and is a simple swap that can have a huge positive influence. Thank you for sharing your thoughts Caroline.

    Lauren x

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 15, 2022 at 2:42 pm

      I agree ๐Ÿ™‚ x

      Reply
  9. Lucy says

    July 11, 2022 at 9:47 pm

    Smol sound like a great brand and I like that they offer a free trial with their products! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 14, 2022 at 10:26 pm

      Me too x

      Reply
  10. Corinne says

    July 12, 2022 at 11:55 pm

    Ohh my mother-in-law was telling me about these! They are not actually a bad price either. I might try the free trial!

    Corinne x

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 14, 2022 at 10:26 pm

      Definitely recommend! x

      Reply
  11. Jordan | Brew and Let Be says

    July 13, 2022 at 1:20 am

    I love the packaging and concept! I’ll make sure to check out Smol when I finish my current laundry detergent. These seem great for eco-friendly travel and I have a trip coming up. I’ll keep this brand in mind, thanks for the post! x

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 14, 2022 at 10:26 pm

      Definitely ๐Ÿ™‚ x

      Reply
  12. Mind Beauty Simplicity says

    July 13, 2022 at 5:42 am

    totally making the swap for these alternatives. Thanks for sharing! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 14, 2022 at 10:27 pm

      Hope you enjoy x

      Reply
  13. According to Chren says

    July 13, 2022 at 9:46 pm

    We haven’t heard of Smol, but we’re willing to try!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 14, 2022 at 10:27 pm

      So glad ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  14. Pastor Natalie (ExamineThisMoment) says

    July 14, 2022 at 4:38 am

    Never heard of Smol products but they sound like a wonderful eco friendly company. Thank you for sharing. The laundry pods sound especially great. โ˜บ๏ธ

    Pastor Natalie (ExamineThisMoment)
    Letstakeamoment.com

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 14, 2022 at 10:27 pm

      Definitely x

      Reply
  15. Karalee says

    July 17, 2022 at 5:58 pm

    I haven’t heard of Smol before, but it’s great that they make sustainable laundry capsules and dishwasher tablets. I’ll definitely have to check them out!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 19, 2022 at 5:20 pm

      Definitely recommend x

      Reply
  16. Cristina Rosano says

    July 19, 2022 at 11:43 am

    We have used them for the last couple of years and they are honestly great! I really love how easy to use they are and to receive them x

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 19, 2022 at 5:30 pm

      Me too! x

      Reply
  17. theyorkshiredreamer says

    July 22, 2022 at 12:12 am

    I like that you mentioned how people should use their unsustainable version first before switching, as it is a good reminder.

    I currently use Smol, and I love them. Since I am subscribed to them and receive them on specific dates, it means I think about when I have to do my laundry and have done fewer laundry loads to make the capsules last until the next delivery.

    Thank you for sharing! ๐Ÿ˜Š

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 23, 2022 at 7:00 pm

      Always use up what you have first ๐Ÿ™‚ That sounds perfect!

      Reply
  18. Mummy Conquering Anxiety says

    July 25, 2022 at 7:26 pm

    I’ve wanted to swap to these for a while now and I always see other people getting deliveries. Need to look into it.

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      August 7, 2022 at 10:34 pm

      Definitely recommend!

      Reply

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