Make your own laundry detergent
Check out this link about making your own laundry detergent. Do it yourself laundry detergent The bottom line: you could skip the detergent altogether, make your own, or just use half as much as reccomended on the package. I buy the natural detergents made from plant materials. Did you know that many detergents (surfactants) are now made from petroleum products? I look for ones made with coconut oils.