EcoWise

The Smarter Side of Green Cleaning

About Green

WHAT GREEN STANDS FOR

The EcoWise green policy ensures that products are not just safer for the environment in terms of formulas and manufacturing, but are also lower risk and help improve user Health & Safety, with more considered and sustainable processes to help better look after both the planet and people.

For a more detailed explanation about what this means, click on each of the headings below:

Greener Formulations

Ecowise products are formulated using sustainable raw materials.  All surfactants used in the products are all readily biodegradable in normal waste channels  and meet or exceed EU/OECD biodegradability standards. None of the raw materials have any bioaccumulation risks.

All fragrances used in EcoWise products are in accordance with the
International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Code of Practice, which ensures you get the safest and most user-friendly for people and the environment.

EcoWise products use only food-grade dyes that are fully biodegradable. Minimal amounts of dye are used to differentiate each product for safety and ease of use.

Sustainable Sourcing & Manufacturing Processes

The EcoWise range uses naturally derived raw materials such as coconut oil and glucose from sustainable sources.

The Ecowise range is manufactured in NZ in a plant that is designed to have minimal environmental impact. Waste produced from the manufacturing process is carefully managed so as much can be recycled or reused as possible or waste volumes going to landfill can be minimised. Over 40% of the water used in manufacturing process  is roof captured rain water and any waste water discharged to trade waste is measured and checked by the laboratory to ensure it meets trade waste standards. The entire factory’s energy usage is monitored and measured against outputs.

Regular inspections of the manufacturer are undertaken by NZ regulating authorities and auditors for Environmental Choice New Zealand (ECNZ)*, to check and monitor product criteria adherence, and monitor environmental safety and performance. Using products that are ECNZ licensed means using independently verified, high quality and compliant green products. Energy efficiency and waste minimisation are recorded and reported to ECNZ on an annual base along with a plan to reduce future energy usage and reduce waste emissions.
*New Zealand’s leading Grade-1 Eco label – a trusted and independent internationally accredited third-party Green licensing programme that assess and rates various aspects of a business or specific product on licensing criteria and sustainability.
Packaging & Labels

Concentrate products minimise product to packaging ratios, use less energy for manufacturing and distribution and reduce recycling/waste management volumes.

EcoWise packaging is made of high-density Type-2 polyethylene (HDPE), suitable for reuse and/or readily recyclable, following triple rinsing and removal of labels for most products.

Labels are laminated to give long-term durability and chemical resistance. They meet ECNZ standards and have a semi-permanent adhesive to allow easy removal for recycling or repackaging.

For more information and a full disclosure document, request a copy of the Ecowise Green Criteria Statement by clicking the button below.

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