ailbhe | Ethical consumerism: Ecover

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I was recently told that Ecover have some products which use enzymes derived from genetically modified plants. Who would you trust to give me accurate information on whether or not this is true? I was already pretty annoyed with them over the non-recyclable recyclables they promote; full disclosure requires more, I feel.

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ailbhe

This is very like what they say about the packaging. How irritating.

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rjw76

I will happily translate that into layman's terms if you like, and explain how it's done.

FWIW, if they are telling the truth I really don't think there's anything to worry about environment or health wise with what they are using. Obviously I can't tell if they are telling the truth, but what they've put up there sounds to me (biochemistry degree in hand) reasonable and logical and doesn't look to have any lies-by-omission.

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ailbhe

Yes please. The recycling thing is basically "we know you can't recycle it, but it's recyclable, so it's not our fault," and this reads to me very like that in its "bigger companies bought our supplier, we can't promise anything, don't blame us, we're only trying our best."

I'd really like another source, mind you, since trusting the manufacturer goes against the grain.