BPW Moldova, in partnership with the National Environmental Center Association, organized on May, 2018 in Hotel “Manhaten” a seminar “Organic Detergents Today – Clean Waters Tomorrow” . It is start for promotion of ecological detergents within the project “Involving target groups in promoting integrated river management in Moldova”. The aim of this project was to inform the population about water pollution and the possibilities of cleaning it. Participants was BPW members Women (representatives of academia and business, water and chemistry specialist, civic activists, school directors, mayors, young women, etc.) till 25 to 65 years old from different regions of Moldova. After this, the participants organized during the 6 months 10 informative seminars on the territory, for ex.: Singerei, Hincesti, Ungheni, Soroca, Orhei, Cahul, etc.,etc, for disseminate information on organic detergents. Seminars were organized in different localities and regions of Moldova.
Biodegradable detergents are composed of food enzymes and non-pathogenic bacteria. There are no health hazards in their use and they do not have a negative impact on the environment, so they are also said to be ecological detergents. If in the case of chemical detergents, the bacteria in the activated sludge are killed, in the case of biodegradable detergents things are the opposite. These organic detergents degrade and transform grease and dirt into non-hazardous components, producing a non-toxic gas. “
Eudochia Tcaci, the Chief of Public Health Center of Chisinau, spoke about the chemical compounds of the detergents and their toxic effect on humans. “We often ask ourselves where our allergy is, or our children, and we start looking for food, beverages, animals, but we do not realize that detergents can cause allergic reactions,” said Mrs. Eudochia.
SLS or SLES are the most harmful substances to avoid, the Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) chemical can irritate the eyes and the scalp and produce the split hair effect. SLES irritates the fragile eyes of children. Whoever has children knows that they have a tendency – when they take a bath – to bring their hands to their mouth and face, so the substance definitely gets into their eyes and the most exposed to the negative effects. According to several studies, the 1,4-dioxane chemical compound has a cancerous potential. In Canada, this ingredient is on the list of prohibited substances in cosmetics. “
Institute of Ecology and Geography, talked about the ecological status of natural waters in the Republic of Moldova, the elaboration of water purification and water
purification technologies, the elaboration of the control methods and the harmonization of the existing ones with the European standards on composition and quality natural waters, and the detrimental effect of detergents reaching the water. The participants at the event were chosen with a shopping bag and relevant materials opposite the topic discussed.
Moreover, two outdoor events and Flash mobs were organized in Chisinau and Cahul for to inform a large number of people of using the advantages of using organic detergents in the household . Total have participated more than 3500 women from Moldova
The project was implemented with the support of the Austrian Development Agency (AAD) and “Apele Moldovei” Agency.
