So this is why I have a beef with pods/tablets/what have you.
They're more expensive for a product that only kind of respects how dishwashers work. A product that explicitly prevents you from experimenting to see how far you can stretch your detergent. A product which encourages mindless consumption with extra packaging, to boot.
Or you could just get a paper box with some powder in it for $5 and it'll last you months.
Fin