Going Eco with Your Cleaning Products on Board

Ways of ensuring you reduce your impact on the ocean through your choice of cleaning brands is to choose a brand that sells concentrated forms of their product. For example, if buying a bottle of 1 litre concentrate of all purpose cleaner that dilutes to 1 part product to 20 parts water, you’ll save approximately 20 plastic bottles. They’re also often more economical too.

Another way of reducing your plastic consumption is to look out for the type of plastic a brand is using. Is it recyclable and has it been made from recycled plastic? HDPE2 is post consumer plastic and can be recycled at least a further 10 times. It’s widely known as the most environmentally friendly approach to liquid packaging because it has a secure primary function with post life options.

Finally, consistency is something to consider. It’s no use picking up a more sustainable product if the next time you revert back to your old habits when you can’t find it. Choose a brand or brands that are widely available. If you think you’re going to be traveling somewhere where it might be hard to find your usual product or an equally sustainable alternative, stock up via your supply agent before you leave.

There you have it, just a few suggestions on how and why you can start to more sustainably take care of your boat. If you have any questions, we’d love to hear them so feel free to get in touch.

Text supplied by Ecoworks marine
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