Abstract: A collapsible container comprises a flexible walled tubular body having a heat sealed longitudinal seam, an integral preformed non-metallic thermoplastic head member having an annular skirt telescoped and heat sealed within an end of the tube body, and an external skirt on the head member surrounding the outer side of the tube body around the heat sealed region.

Abstract: A washing machine or dishwasher includes means for admixing with waste wash water a suitable chemical compound to convert the soluble phosphate in the wash water to insoluble form before discharge of the waste solution to a sewer, drain or other means of disposal. Among the useful chemical compounds employed are calcium chloride, calcium hydroxide and aluminum sulfate, which convert soluble phosphates, including tripolyphosphate and pyrophosphate salts, to insoluble materials, which may be removed from the effluent. Also within the invention are accessories for use with conventional washing apparatuses for effecting the insolubilization reaction, and corresponding processes.