Koala Eco – Natural Dish Soap

Finalist

Household Cleaning

$14.95

Clean Ingredients / Materials

Ethical Practices

Koala Eco Australian Made and Owned products aim to follow the strongest possible eco-friendly credentials and are certified non-toxic, vegan/plant-based and cruelty free. The brand's products are also Made Safe certified and allergy certified. Koala Eco uses Australian essential oils, because these, when combined with other non-toxic ingredients like vinegar, plant-based surfactants, sugar-based biodegradable alcohol and bicarbonate soda are great alternatives to caustic cleaning products. Sourcing Australian essential oils helps support local communities and economies.

Sustainable Practices

All Koala Eco’s products are natural and biodegradable, with no toxic chemicals harming the environment, wildlife, and marine life when these products are washed down the drain. The native Australian botanicals used in Koala Eco products are also locally sourced from Down Under Enterprises, who grow traceable and sustainable Australian essential oils and botanicals, harvest rainwater, use 100% renewable energy and have an established eucalyptus Koala corridor on the farm. Koala Eco products come in 100% recycled and recyclable packaging, meaning no new plastic is used and the bottles can be recycled into new packaging. So far, the brand estimates to have saved over 25,000kg of plastic through our recycled and recyclable production methods.

Social Impact

Koala Eco are partnered with 1% for the Planet, meaning a portion of every Koala Eco product sold contributes to protecting the land, forests, rivers, oceans, and wildlife, supporting sustainable food systems, and tackling issues surrounding climate change and pollution. The brand also supports Port Stephens Koalas & WWF Australia. Koala Eco was one of the first businesses to be invited to re-badge as a .eco company by the Vancouver-based .eco movement, launched by two former United Nations Environment Programme staffers. Koala Eco are therefore part of a worldwide coalition of environmentally sensitive organisations committed to sustainable practices.

Expert Reviews

Emily Ehlers

Shannon Welch

I really love the label of the bottle – and it’s nice not to see fluorescent, radioactive-looking liquid on my sink! The pump action was really easy to use. I liked that it bubbled up a fair bit and the smell of it was lovely. It was also really gentle on my hands. My husband especially commented on this as his skin is prone to skin reactions/eczema and he didn’t have any reaction when doing the dishes; given that, there are now no more excuses for my husband to not do the dishes which is to say that this dish soap can even improve a marriage!

Emily Fletcher

Clearly a lot of thought has gone into all the elements of this product and I love their dedication to natural ingredients. They have really thought about the charities and it’s touching that they donate to their Koala-y namesakes. It ticks all the boxes when it comes to the ingredients used and it is impressive how they’ve been able to keep it very natural. I really appreciated the focus on local ingredients and the consideration around that.

Corrine Sultana

I liked that it smelled lovely, foamed up well and didn’t leave streaks on glassware. I also loved hearing more about 1% for the planet. I love that this business sources its essential oils from Australia and supports Australian suppliers where they can, this resonates with my values because I love to support Australian businesses where I can.