Flings Laundry Detergent Pacs, Island Fresh Scent
3-in-1 laundry detergent pacs with Oxi Boost and Febreze. Contains multiple synthetic polymers and fragrances. Packaged in a plastic container.
How scores are calculated
Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.
Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?
Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?
Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.
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Last updated: April 8, 2026
Contains multiple synthetic polymers (PVA, polyethyleneimine alkoxylated, styrene/acrylates copolymer) and fragrances. Packaged in plastic. EWG ratings for similar Gain products are generally poor.
Why We Rated It This Way
Gain's Flings Laundry Detergent Pacs, Island Fresh Scent is made from MEA C10-16 Alkylbenzenesulfonate, Propylene Glycol, MEA Laureth Sulfate, Water, MEA Salts Of C12-18 Fatty Acids, Glycerin, C10-16 Pareth, Polyethyleneimine Alkoxylated, PEG-136 Polyvinyl Alcohol, Fragrances, MEA-Citrate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Bisulfite, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Subtilisin, Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate, Amylase Enzy
Chemical & Health Analysis
Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.
Various plastic chemicals
Gain Flings Laundry Detergent Pacs, Island Fresh Scent
Asthma / Respiratory, Skin Allergies & Irritation
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