or How to wash without buying lots of chemicalsIn india, we washed the dishes with wood ash, for some time. It works quite well and historically, people used ash as a lye when making soap. Taking a half burnt log is a good way of cleaning the BBQ. Ash isnt reconmended to wash hands because it leaves the skin quite dry.
Another cool thing is reetha soap nuts. They are nuts from a tree (only grown in hot countries) and when soaked in water they release a soapy sap. Proven to be as effective as normal detergents, with the advantage that they are inexpensive, reusable and environmentally friendly (and suitable for people with senstive skin). You can throw them in the washing machine, dishwasher or bath tub. You wont find them in the shops so you will have to order online (someone usually sells them on ebay but make sure they are the shells only - nuts removed)
Alternatively, make your own ghanan soap with coconut oil:
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