“Sustainability considerations
shouldn’t stop at the formulations and
chemicals being used.”
on performance. In fact, the right biological products can be just as effective – if not more so – than traditional chemical-based solutions, all whilst having the bonus of being more environmentally responsible.
Biological cleaning products contain natural enzymes, which work to ‘boost’ the performance of a product by breaking down proteins, oils, fats and starches. For example, at Bioshield, we provide Sanitrox, a high-level, multi-surface disinfectant cleaner and sanitiser from natural orange waste that can be used across a wide range of industries. It’s made from completely natural organic compounds derived from oranges, natural bioflavonoids and organic acids, and offers comparative performance to synthetic, chemical- based alternatives.
It doesn’t rely on harsh chemicals or corrosive ingredients to perform, and even works in ambient temperature water, helping to cut down on energy requirements and save money in the long-term. The application isn’t energy intensive and is extremely quick to execute – it can be sprayed in a matter of minutes on expansive spaces and surfaces which then stay sanitised for up to 30 days.
Choosing the right naturally derived solution can be not just a step in the right direction in terms of advancing sustainability, but also a more practical and efficient option.
Partnering with likeminded suppliers
Whilst switching to more sustainable and ecological products can help reduce the environmental impact of businesses operating in the commercial cleaning industry, other measures can be undertaken to improve sustainability.
This includes partnering with likeminded suppliers, which means working with organisations that share the same values across all aspects of sustainability and ensuring that their practices and processes meet or exceed industry standards. After all, true sustainability doesn’t stop at the four walls of a business – it extends throughout the entire supply chain.
In practice, this will mean only purchasing biological products, improving fleet management and using suppliers who are accredited with all of the relevant environmental certifications.
Considering costs One of the biggest challenges to achieving sustainability in
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all industries is cost, especially during turbulent economic times. The most sustainable or environmentally-friendly options aren’t always the most cost-effective, and can often be quite expensive to implement.
However, if identified and deployed correctly, the right sustainable solutions can offer cost-saving benefits over the long-term as they can help to keep businesses compliant with stringent sustainability legislation. This minimises the risk of potential fines or costs associated with solving future problems caused by unsustainable practices and products.
In terms of cleaning materials, biological products can also work out equivalent, if not cheaper in price. Our product, Sanitrox, is a great example of this – as whilst the solution by volume may be slightly more expensive, it’s more concentrated, so less product is needed.
As it can be used in ambient temperature water, it also means that less energy is used heating water, further reducing overall operational costs. The concentrated volume also lasts up to 30 days, allowing users to make labour savings by reducing the frequency of applications.
Formula, concentration and methods of application are therefore highly useful criteria to consider when choosing sustainable cleaning products.
Looking forwards
Implementing sustainability will ultimately benefit your business from a reputational, environmental and social perspective. So whilst business owners may be reluctant to spend more on new products or equipment, it should instead be viewed as a considered and valuable investment in the future and reputation of a business.
Bioshield is an award-winning biotechnology business that provides purpose-designed antibacterial and food-safe preventative and protective solutions for the retail, food supply chain and environmental sectors.
Specialising in Food Safety Legislation, we deliver unique and proven effectiveness in eradicating bacterial growth or transfer of microbes that cause cross-contamination, odours or deterioration of food products – all whilst providing residual efficacy and total consumer protection.
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