Recently, our Director of Cleaning in Ireland, Julian Colton, sat down with Tomorrow’s Cleaning Ireland to discuss the value and necessity of sustainable cleaning materials. We have gathered a few insightful points from the article:
With the current state of our planet and ongoing conversations about climate change and how best to safeguard it, sustainable cleaning practices are not just a trend but a necessity. This is especially true in countries like Ireland, where policies, particularly in the public sector, drive these practices.
However, it can often be difficult to determine whether a cleaning product is sustainable. Some easy identifiers include whether it is marked with the EU Ecolabel, which adheres to strict environmental requirements. Other factors to consider are whether the product reduces transportation reliance, contributes to a circular economy, uses probiotics, or is completely chemical-free.
OCS commits to using only undiluted cleaning products with a minimum dilution ratio of 1:80 because using fewer chemicals leads to better cleaning practices. We follow dosage guidelines from manufacturer specifications and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Furthermore, we commit to using products that are not only EU Ecolabel certified but also Cradle-to-Cradle certified, ensuring they contribute to a circular economy.
There has been a rise in innovations in the cleaning technology industry, particularly in products driven by sustainability, such as water-soluble cleaning products. These products help reduce the carbon emissions associated with traditional liquid concentrates, as there is no need to transport water. They also encourage reusing bottles, reducing plastic waste by up to 90%. Additionally, they prevent chemical overdosing as the products are pre-dosed, which could otherwise be detrimental to the environment. Most of these products also come in recyclable or compostable packaging.
The future of sustainable cleaning continues to grow and evolve. You can learn more about Julian’s article in Tomorrow Cleaning here.
