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Image forthcomingBluelandFree & Clear Laundry Tablets

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Blueland

Free & Clear Laundry Tablets

Plastic-free laundry tablets shipped in a paper pouch and refilled forever — concentrated, fragrance-free, and EWG Verified, built around a short list of plant- and mineral-derived ingredients.

  • EWG Verified
  • B Corp
  • Plastic Free
  • Fragrance Free
  • Plant Based
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Editorial

Why we recommend it

  • Blueland was designed around eliminating single-use plastic from household cleaning — the laundry tablets ship in a recyclable paper pouch with no plastic film, jug, or shrink wrap.
  • The Free & Clear formula is EWG Verified, meaning every ingredient (including any preservative system) has been independently audited against EWG's published criteria.
  • The ingredient list is short, plant- and mineral-derived, and published in full — including any minor components most brands omit.
  • Certified B Corporation status backs the company's published environmental and governance claims with recurring independent audit.

At a glance

Pros & cons

Pros

  • EWG Verified with every ingredient (including preservatives) audited
  • Plastic-free packaging — paper pouch, no jugs or shrink wrap
  • Fragrance-free, dye-free, and low-suds — HE-safe by default
  • B Corp governance with published environmental audits

Cons

  • Premium per-load cost versus jug detergents
  • Tablet format less familiar than liquid for cold-water heavy loads
  • Paper pouch needs a dry storage location to keep tablets firm
  • Two tablets recommended for heavily soiled or extra-large loads

Who it suits

Best for

  • 01

    Households ready to move entirely off plastic laundry jugs

  • 02

    Fragrance-sensitive homes wanting an EWG-verified formula

  • 03

    Refill-first buyers who want a subscription-friendly cadence

Transparency

Things to know

  • 01

    Tablets dissolve in the wash; no measuring, no spills. Some users prefer the feel of a liquid for cold-water heavy loads.

  • 02

    Designed for HE and standard machines; for heavily soiled loads we recommend two tablets.

  • 03

    Premium price per load relative to conventional jug detergents.

  • 04

    Refills ship in a paper pouch — store somewhere dry to keep tablets from softening.

Composition

Materials & ingredients

Cleaning actives

  • Sodium carbonate (washing soda)
  • Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
  • Sodium citrate

Plant-based surfactants

  • Sodium coco sulfate
  • Decyl glucoside

Enzymes

  • Protease
  • Amylase

Packaging

  • Recyclable paper pouch
  • No plastic film, jug, or shrink wrap

Independently verified

Certifications

  • EWG Verified
  • B Corp
  • Leaping Bunny
  • Plastic Free

Inside the tube

Ingredients & formula highlights

01 — Ingredient

Sodium Carbonate

Washing soda — a mineral-derived alkaline builder that softens water and helps surfactants lift soil from fabric.

02 — Ingredient

Plant-Based Glucosides

Decyl glucoside is a mild plant-derived surfactant produced from corn and coconut — no ethoxylation, no SLES.

03 — Ingredient

Enzymes

Protease and amylase target protein and starch stains, letting the rest of the formula stay gentler and shorter.

04 — Ingredient

Paper Pouch Packaging

Refills ship in a recyclable paper pouch — no jugs, no plastic film, no shrink wrap.

The standard

Why it made the cut

  • EWG Verified status combined with a fully published ingredient list is one of the strongest signals in the category.
  • Truly plastic-free packaging at scale is rare; Blueland delivers it across the catalog, not just on the laundry line.
  • B Corp governance backs the public claims with recurring third-party audit.

FAQ

Common questions

Will tablets work in cold water?
Yes. The tablets are designed to dissolve in cold and warm cycles alike. For very large or heavily soiled loads, use two.
Is this an HE detergent?
Yes — the low-suds formula is compatible with HE and standard machines.
Is it really fragrance free?
Yes. The Free & Clear formula contains no added fragrance, essential oil, or masking scent.

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