Laundry and dishwasher pods: The simplicity of grabbing a pod and tossing it into a washing machine or dishwasher has made them a popular choice for many consumers for nearly a decade. Detergent and ...

Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, in collaboration with Yonsei University, have pioneered a coating technique utilizing biodegradable PVA material. This innovation ...

New York City is considering a ban on pods and sheets that use polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to contain laundry and dish detergent, citing concerns about the polymer’s biodegradability. A bill introduced ...

SEATTLE — A New York lawmaker's proposal for a "Pods are Plastic" law banning the sales of polyvinyl-alcohol (PVA) coated detergent pods has sparked interest and questions among those unfamiliar with ...

Protect the environment—and your health—by trying these detergent pod alternatives. “Many laundry and dishwashing pods contain other harmful chemicals that release toxic [volatile organic compounds] ...