When it comes to tackling tough dishes and the growing plastic waste crisis, our refillable Dishwasher Powder leads the charge. It’s tough on grease and grime, gentle on waterways, and formulated to effectively clean your dishes without cutting corners on sustainability. 

With Zero Co, you can finally ditch those plastic pods and switch to a better solution that delivers sparkling results and cleaner oceans—one sustainable refill at a time. 

Curious? Let’s get to the details:

What makes Zero Co the best dishwasher detergent?

When it comes to eco-dishwashing, our refillable dishwashing powder balances results with real change. Formulated with naturally derived ingredients and zero PVA plastic, it’s tough where it needs to be, but gentle on the planet.  

Here’s what sets it apart:

• Plastic-free performance: no PVA wrappers, no single-use bottles—just clean dishes and a cleaner conscience.
• Powerful cleaning: naturally boosted with ingredients like sodium bicarbonate and citric acid to cut through food grease and grime.
• Fragrance-free: all the plant-based benefits without the overpowering scent.
• Sustainable packaging: biodegradable paper refills slash waste compared to other dishwasher products by up to 97%.
• Affordable refills: every 1kg refill gives you up to 33 scoops, costing just 49¢ per load. Save money and do good.

Wondering how it stacks up against other products? We’ve put together an easy visual for you:

What's in our Dishwasher Powder?

We believe every ingredient matters. That’s why we formulated our Dishwasher Powder for maximum effectiveness and minimal impact. Here’s the breakdown of what’s inside:

• Sodium carbonate: a mineral-based water softener that prevents mineral buildup to give you sparkling results.
• Sodium percarbonate: a powerful oxygen-based cleaner that breaks down tough stains naturally.
• Sodium chloride: natural mineral salt that helps balance and optimise cleaning results.
• Sodium bicarbonate: a gentle yet effective cleaner that cuts through grease and neutralises odours.
• Sodium salt of alkylbezenesulphonic acid: a biodegradable surfactant that lifts away stubborn food residue.
• Non-ionic surfactant: a plant-derived cleaning agent that breaks down grease and reduces spotting on glassware.
• Enzymes: natural proteins that target and break down baked-in food stains.

Is it septic and greywater safe?

Our formulation is cruelty-free and septic-safe. While it’s technically greywater safe, dishwater is classified as ‘black water’ due to food particles and bacteria, so it’s not directed to greywater systems.

From thoughtfully sourced ingredients to revolutionary sustainable packaging, every scoop is carefully crafted to clean effectively without compromising on safety, performance or sustainability.

Dishwasher powder vs tablets.

Tablets and pods might seem like a great idea, but they’re not the most sustainable choice. Wrapped in PVA plastic—that shed microplastics into our waterways and even our bodies—they fall short on eco-friendliness. Our refillable Dishwasher Powder is the no-nonsense way to take care of dirty dishes without compromising on results or the future of our planet.

Bonus: powder also gives you control. Use exactly what you need for each load, cutting waste while keeping costs down. It dissolves fully, even in hard water, so you get spotless dishes without the plastic guilt.

Why our Dishwasher Powder Refills are more sustainable:

At Zero Co, sustainability isn’t a buzzword—it’s our mission. Thanks to the innovation of ForeverFill™, our refills are a world-first for sustainability.

• Our powder refills (like this one) are packaged in biodegradable paper bags that break down faster than plastic.
• Our liquid refills, for things like laundry liquid, are made with 63% FSC-certified recycled paper, reducing plastic in our range by up to 97%. They’re recyclable, too.
• Our Forever Tubs, made for powders, are crafted with 80% recycled materials.

Explore our journey to ForeverFill™ in this blog: 
The new standard in sustainability: facts, feelings and the future of our planet.

Ready for a cleaner clean?

Switching to Zero Co’s Dishwasher Powder is easy and impactful. By swapping single-use dishwasher tablets for our refillable powder, you’ll cut down on plastic waste, lighten your footprint and make a real difference with every load.

Get started with a Zero Co Dishwasher Powder Combo. Buy it once, refill it forever and join the movement to untrash the planet—one sparkling plate at a time.