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Branch Basics Concentrate

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Branch Basics

Concentrate

MADE SAFE and EWG Verified and PVA-free; a 3 because the concentrate still ships in a bottle.

Verified plastic-free
Refillable ConcentratePlant-BasedFragrance-FreePVA-Free
3 / 10 Medium plastic footprint $$

One plant and mineral based concentrate that dilutes into all-purpose, bathroom, streak-free, laundry, and foaming wash.

How this score breaks down

Plastic-derived chemicals of concern No concerns
No phthalates, bisphenols, or PFAS.
Intentionally added microplastics None added
None
Packaging plastic intensity Some plastic
Concentrate refills the sprays; refillable glass or plastic bottle options
Microfibre / shedding Doesn't shed
Not a textile, so nothing sheds in use or washing.
Transparency and disclosure Fully disclosed
Full ingredient disclosure

Strengths

  • One concentrate replaces many single-use cleaners
  • MADE SAFE and EWG Verified
  • Fragrance-free and fully disclosed
  • PVA-free approach

Trade-offs

  • The base concentrate still ships in a bottle, though a glass option exists, which is why it scores a 3 rather than a 1 or 2
  • Fragrance-free will feel plain if you are used to scented cleaners

What it's made of

One plant- and mineral-based liquid concentrate that dilutes at home into several cleaners, so you ship concentrate rather than jugs of water. A glass bottle option is available.

PartMaterial
FormatLiquid concentrate (diluted at home)
BottleRefillable; glass option available

Free of Fragrance, PVA, single-use jugs

Packaging
Concentrate refills the sprays; refillable glass or plastic bottle options
Microplastics
None

Certifications

Independent, third-party certifications only. Tap any badge to see what it verifies.

About Branch Basics

Branch Basics is a fragrance-free, human-safe cleaning company built around one concentrate that replaces many products. It is MADE SAFE certified, EWG Verified, and Leaping Bunny certified, and markets its approach as PVA-free.

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Melissa Walker, founder of Thriving Sustainably

Hi, I’m Melissa-founder of Thriving Sustainably

Melissa Walker is the founder of Thriving Sustainably. A mom who started reading the labels after learning how much microplastic ends up in our bodies, she co-leads the environmental pillar of a Fortune 500 company’s employee sustainability program and rates brands against public certification databases so families can lower their microplastic exposure without the guesswork.