What Is Tangie? – The Tale of Two Tangies On Google Search
Google ‘Tangie’ and you’ll find two things: a legendary citrus strain that’ll have you seeing stars, and an eco-friendly laundry bar that’ll have you seeing… well, much cleaner whites.
If you’ve ever typed “Tangie or Tangieco” into a search bar, you’ve likely been met with two very different worlds. On one side, there’s a legendary, citrus-scented weed strain that’s a favorite in dispensaries from California to Colorado.
On the other side, there is Tangieco® – our mission-driven zero-waste store dedicated to plastic-free living and concentrated cleaning.
Let’s clear the air (and the scent) right now: If you came here looking for something to put in a pipe, you might be a little confused. But if you’re looking for a zero-waste laundry bar that actually works, or Tangie shampoo bars that leave your hair feeling like silk without the plastic bottle guilt, you are exactly where you need to be.
We both care about the planet. But while one Tangie might help you relax on a Friday night, Tangie laundry products help you tackle that mountain of grass-stained jeans on a Sunday afternoon. 😝
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We love the “other” Tangie’s commitment to being all-natural, but we’re here to talk about a different kind of “green” revolution. One that happens in your laundry room, your household, and your shower.
How Did Tangie Start?
When I started Tangie, I realized that the ingredients in your daily used products, such as laundry detergent & shampoo, are often so vague and contain chemicals that are not entirely good for your health, body, or the environment.
These ingredients caused me skin allergies, and I wanted to find the solution. So, I began researching and experimenting with laundry detergents. I wanted to know if more people have these allergies but haven’t figured out that your laundry detergent could be the culprit.
These unpronounceable ingredients led me to start Tangie LLC in 2017.
Little did I know I would find myself competing with Tangie weed strains, Tangies, Tangerine, and Tangie [the folklore from Scotland] on Google search results.
But here we are, trying to clear the air. We are Tangie®, the zero-waste brand, focused on making the USA plastic-free!!
So, what is Tangie? – Tangie (or Tangieco) is a zero-waste & plastic-free brand that is known for its laundry bar, concentrated cleaning, and personal care products. Founded by Angie Ringler, this brand was born from a simple realization: most of what we buy in the cleaning aisle is just water packaged in plastic.
At Tangieco, we’ve embraced the coincidence. We like to think of ourselves as the “high” of the cleaning world. We’re high on sustainability, high on ingredient transparency, and are on a mission to reduce plastic-waste.
When you choose a Tangie shampoo, you aren’t just washing your hair; you’re making a statement that you don’t need a bulky plastic jug to be clean. And honestly? Purchasing from us is just as rewarding. It leads to a clutter-free and plastic-free household.
Why Zero Waste Matters To Us At Tangie
Every year, billions of plastic laundry jugs and shampoo bottles end up in landfills. Most of what you buy at the grocery store is actually just water—about 90% water, to be exact. You’re paying for the plastic, the shipping of heavy liquid, and the marketing.
To understand why Tangieco does things differently, we have to look at the “Big Laundry” business model. It’s a model built on moving heavy water around the globe, and it’s one of the most inefficient systems in the modern household.
Trying to market the zero-waste lifestyle is one of our missions, as it directly allows the market to shift towards less plastic. When you realize the impact your purchases can have on the environment, you can directly pivot towards making more sustainable choices.
When you walk down the cleaning aisle at a big-box store, those rows of heavy, colorful jugs look like they’re packed with cleaning power. In reality, they are mostly distilled water.
The 90/10 Rule
Most liquid laundry detergents and shampoos are approximately 90% water and only 10% active cleaning ingredients (surfactants, enzymes, and fragrances).
The Carbon Footprint
Shipping those heavy jugs requires massive amounts of fuel. Thousands of semi-trucks are burning diesel just to move water from a factory to a shelf. water that you already have coming out of your tap at home for a fraction of a cent.
The Space Suck
That giant orange or blue jug takes up massive real estate under your sink. A plastic-free laundry bar from Tangieco is about the size of a deck of cards, but it does the same amount of work.
By choosing a Tangie product, you are effectively “firing” the plastic industry from your laundry room and your bathroom. You’re telling big corporations that you’re smart enough to add your own water. It’s a small, wholesome act of rebellion that keeps your clothes clean and the oceans clearer.
Tangie & CleanHub Partnership
Through our partnership with CleanHub, Tangieco tracks every gram of plastic we prevent from entering the environment. CleanHub works in high-impact areas like Indonesia and India, setting up collection systems in coastal communities.
- Stop Plastic at the Source: They collect plastic from households before it gets washed into rivers and, eventually, the ocean.
- Provide Fair Wages: The collection centers provide stable, dignified jobs for local workers.
- Ensure Proper Disposal: Non-recyclable plastic is processed in a way that prevents it from ever reaching a landfill or a waterway.
When you buy Tangie laundry or Tangie soap bars, you are directly funding this recovery.
Tangie Promise To Donate To Local Charities
The most heart-centered part of Tangie’s mission is their “One Order, One Bar” promise. We treat hygiene not as a luxury, but as a fundamental human right.
You can read more about social contributions on the Tangie impact page. Every time you choose Tangie, you are helping us shrink plastic footprint; and with that, you are participating in a direct act of kindness, for which we are very grateful!
The Power of “One for One”
For every single order placed on Tangieco, the company donates one bar of soap to a non-profit organization. This means that when you buy a zero-waste laundry bar to clean your clothes, you are simultaneously putting a bar of soap into the hands of someone who needs it to stay healthy and maintain their dignity.
Supporting Central Florida Charities
While Tangie has a national reach, they stay true to their roots by focusing heavily on local impact in their home base of Central Florida.
The Goal: For 2026, Tangie has set an ambitious goal to donate 2,500 bars of soap to local shelters and charitable organizations.
Dignity Through Hygiene
Tangie’s promise goes beyond “charity.” It is about dignity.
“It will be a truly remarkable day when everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, has access to soap.” — Angie Ringler
For families facing “hygiene poverty,” the choice between buying food and buying soap is a daily reality. Tangie’s donations bridge that gap, ensuring that grass-roots organizations can provide high-quality, natural, and effective cleaning products to those in transition, those facing homelessness, or those simply falling through the cracks.
When you support us, you are supporting a small business that puts people and the planet over profit margins. Our products are:
- Cruelty-free
- Vegan
- Leaping Bunny & EWG Certified
- Made with biodegradable ingredients
- Shipped in plastic-free packaging
Is Tangie Available On Faire – The Online Wholesale Marketplace for Retailers & Brands?
Tangie is available on the Faire wholesale marketplace. Sign up now to take advantage of our referral deal: enjoy 50% off your initial purchase, up to €150, plus one year of complimentary shipping.
Can You Start A White Label Business With Us?
Yes! With Tangieco, you can start your own private white-label business. Just connect with us at hello@tangieco.com, and we can discuss the details!
Is Tangie Leaping Bunny & EWG Certified?
Yes, all Tangie products are Leaping Bunny & EWG certified.
The Leaping Bunny program offers an internationally recognized certification for cruelty-free products. This certification guarantees that no animal testing occurs at any stage of product development.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) serves as a nonprofit organization that focuses on research and advocacy regarding toxic chemicals, agricultural subsidies, and corporate accountability.
By choosing Tangie products, you are actively supporting a brand that prioritizes animal welfare and environmental health, and we cannot thank you enough for your support!
Tangieco Product Lineup – From Personal Care To Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
So, What Is Tangie Good For? Tangies products range from providing sustainable solutions for your home, body, hair, and even pets!
You can find products that are safe for your kids, like our kids shampoo bar, to pet shampoo & conditioner bars for your pets at home. All Tangie products have essentially the same promise: Good Ingredients Only!
We’ve grown quite a bit since our first zero-waste laundry bar. Using our latest product map, here is the full suite of ways you can “Tangie” your life. Each of these products is designed to be effective, toxin-free, and delightfully simple.
For the Laundry Room
The heart of our brand lies in revolutionizing how we wash our clothes and help stay stain-free without using harsh chemicals.
Laundry Bar Soap: The OG zero-waste laundry bar. You dissolve it in water at home to create liquid soap.
The laundry bar is fragrance-free, made specifically for sensitive skin & contains eco-friendly ingredients, which means it lasts longer on your shelf.
Stain Remover Stick: A concentrated powerhouse for those “uh-oh” moments on the rug or your favorite shirt.
From chocolate stains to grease stains, our customers have given us positive reviews about the Tangie stain stick, mainly due to its vegan ingredients.
If you’ve never used our laundry bar, one Tangie laundry bar can replace up to 12 plastic jugs of traditional detergent. You simply dissolve the bar in a gallon of water, and suddenly you have a powerhouse liquid that is:
- Septic Safe: No harsh “forever chemicals.”
- HE Compatible: Works perfectly in high-efficiency front-loaders and top-loaders alike.
- Hypoallergenic & Fragrance-Free: Our laundry bar is 100% fragrance-free, created for sensitive skin types.
For the Shower And Personal Care
Our Tangie shampoo bars and conditioners prove that salon-quality results don’t require a bottle.
Shampoo Bars: Available in various scents and formulas for different hair types.
We also have 100% sulfate-free & unscented shampoo bars for those with colored hair & sensitive scalps!
Conditioner Bars: Creamy, rich, and long-lasting.
These conditioner bars are 100% sulfate-free!
Shaving Soap Bars: For a smooth, residue & irritation-free shave.
Enroot™️ Roottouchup stick: For Gray hair coverage, 100% Ammonia Free treatment, available in 4 different versions!
Our Shampoo & conditioner bars won the best Shampoo & conditioner bars award by Allure Magazine!
Hair care is personal. We know the hesitation, moving from a liquid to a bar feels risky for your tresses. But Tangie shampoo & conditioner bars aren’t just “soap” for your hair. They are pH-balanced, nutrient-dense formulas.
- Volume: They don’t strip your hair, leaving it with natural bounce.
- Value: One bar typically lasts as long as 2-3 bottles of liquid shampoo.
- Variety: Whether you have oily hair, dry scalp, or color-treated locks, there is a Tangie shampoo for you.
For the Kitchen And Home
- Dish Soap Bars: Say goodbye to the plastic squeeze bottle at the sink.
- All-Purpose Cleaner Bar: One bar makes multiple gallons of cleaner for counters, windows, and floors.
- Hand Soap Concentrate: The most eco-friendly way to keep your family’s hands clean.
The High Life (The Eco-Friendly & Plastic-Free Way)
Transitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle doesn’t have to happen overnight. It starts with one swap. Maybe this month you can replace your plastic laundry jug with a zero-waste laundry bar. Next month, you will try a Tangie shampoo.
We aren’t about perfection; we’re about progress. We want to make it easy, fun, and maybe a little bit funny (yes, we’re still laughing about the weed strain thing) to do better for the planet.
So, there you have it. The “other” Tangie might have a certain reputation in the smoke shop, but our Tangie laundry and Tangie shampoo have a reputation in the clean shop.
| Feature | The Tangie Strain | Tangieco |
| Primary Use | Recreation & Relaxation | Cleaning your clothes/body |
| Scent Profile | Sharp Tangerine & Citrus | Fresh Tangerine & Essential Oils |
| Result | A “Head High” | A “Laundry Pile Low” (Finally done!) |
| Legal Status | Varies by State | 100% legal in all 50 states (and your washing machine) |
We invite you to get “high” on the smell of fresh citrus and the feeling of a clutter-free home.
Let’s leave the plastic behind and embrace a simpler, more wholesome way of living, one laundry load and one shower at a time.
If you want to connect with me, here is my Substack: Wellness Without Toxins with Angie Ringler
