Ecology in Numbers: How Much Can One Household Change the World
They say one person can’t change the world. But in reality, change begins right there – in one household, with one load of laundry, with one decision to replace plastic with something lasting. If every family took a small step toward sustainability, the planet would breathe easier. Let’s take a look at some real numbers: how much water, plastic, and emissions can be saved by one simple switch – from a regular liquid detergent to laundry sheets.
💧 1. Less water = less waste
Regular liquid detergents contain up to 60–90% water.
An average household uses about 30 bottles of detergent per year – that’s over 25 liters of water just in packaging, which could be replaced by one small box of laundry sheets.
➡️ If 1,000 households switched to laundry sheets, they would save annually:
- approximately 25,000 liters of water (equal to more than 300 showers),
- and 1.2 tons of plastic packaging.
🧴 2. Less plastic in circulation
Each plastic detergent bottle weighs about 40 grams.
30 bottles per year = 1.2 kg of plastic from one household.
In Slovakia, there are more than 2 million households – if only 10% of them switched to eco-friendly sheets, it would prevent the creation of 240 tons of plastic per year.
And that’s not just bottles – it includes caps, labels, foils, and transport packaging.
BajaBee laundry sheets are packed in recyclable paper, producing 0% plastic waste.
🌬️ 3. Less CO₂ from transport
Regular liquid detergents are heavy – one bottle (1.5 L) weighs over 1.6 kg.
One pack of laundry sheets (48 washes) weighs only 120 grams.
That means over 90% less weight and therefore fewer emissions from transport.
➡️ If 1,000 people used laundry sheets instead of gels:
- they would reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 1.5 tons per year,
- which equals the emissions of a car traveling 11,000 km.
This simple step reduces the carbon footprint of every single wash.
🧺 4. Fewer chemicals in rivers
Conventional detergents contain phosphates, sulfates, optical brighteners, and synthetic fragrances that do not decompose in nature.
Studies show that up to 70% of these substances end up in rivers and oceans, where they harm microorganisms and fish.
BajaBee laundry sheets are:
- 100% biodegradable,
- free from phosphates, bleaches, and synthetic additives,
- gentle even on sensitive skin.
Every household thus protects not only its laundry but also the water streams.
🌸 5. A change that smells good – for you and for the planet
Eco-friendly washing isn’t just about numbers. It’s about the feeling of doing the right thing.
And thanks to laundry perfumes, you no longer have to choose between cleanliness and fragrance.
Each one is designed to be free from microplastics and synthetic fixatives, yet long-lasting and elegant.
🌱 Summary in numbers
| If 1,000 households switched to BajaBee laundry sheets... | Annual savings |
|---|---|
| Water in detergent composition | 25,000 liters |
| Plastic packaging | 1.2 tons of plastic |
| CO₂ from transport | 1.5 tons less |
| Chemicals in water | up to -70% |
| Household waste | almost zero |
✨ Conclusion: Every wash counts
There’s no need to change everything at once. Just start – one wash, one less bottle, one conscious choice.
If 1,000 people do it, the impact is no longer small.
If ten thousand do it, we change the system.
BajaBee proves that sustainability is about deciding to live with respect for nature – and doing so with ease, beauty, and the scent of cleanliness.
Discover the power of a small change in your home. Switch to laundry sheets and laundry perfumes from BajaBee, and become part of a cleaner world.