UK households issued warning about their washing up liquid

There are plenty of alternative washing up liquid brands UK households can opt for - ((Alamy/PA))

In an effort to lessen damage to marine life, households purchasing washing up liquid are being advised to make a crucial shift.

Washing liquid is typically sold in plastic bottles, which add to the millions of bottles that are used in UK homes each year, but packaging is not the only issue. Experts have pointed out that every time you wash dishes, the liquid's ingredients alongside its plastic vessel endanger the environment.