Let's Rethink Cleaning: how can we reduce CO2 emissions in the professional cleaning sector?
The environment needs our attention, and fast! As cleaning professionals, we have more influence than we think. Every microfiber cloth, every spray, and every trip contributes to our collective CO2 footprint. It's time to rethink our routines and redefine professional cleaning. With Let's Rethink Cleaning, BOMA is taking the lead in challenging and inspiring the cleaning industry.
Innovative cleaning products: Small but powerful!
Using cleaning tablets, like our BOMA products (295515 & 295516), is a perfect example of how innovation can help reduce our environmental impact. These powerful tablets reduce the need to transport water and packaging, thus significantly cutting CO2 emissions.
Optimize staff and logistics: Smart and eco-friendly
Effective planning goes hand in hand with sustainability. By assigning employees to the same site for longer periods and avoiding unnecessary travel, we can reduce our carbon footprint and while also cutting transport costs.
Health and wellness: A clean future
Sustainability is about more than caring for the environment; it also means caring for people's well-being. Investments in quality cleaning products and automated solutions such as robots not only boost efficiency, but also ensure a healthier working environment.
Here are some targeted tips to reduce the CO2 emissions from your cleaning activities:
REFUSE:
- Avoid transporting water by using our cleaning tablets.
- Say no to systems that cause excessive transport movements, such as traditional exchange mats. Instead, opt for our Grippy® mats (products 190080, 190081, 19002n).
REDUCE:
- Minimize staff travel. This has the greatest impact on reducing CO2 emissions.
- Use our DosDob order management system to make your ordering and delivery more efficient.
REUSE:
- Choose refillable options whenever possible and reuse packaging.
- Use machines in a circular way and take advantage of our flexible rental formulas for a more sustainable approach.
RECYCLE:
- Choose single-component materials that are easier to recycle.
- Implement simple disassembly in your business processes for more efficient recycling.
Every step we take toward cleaner, more sustainable practices is a step toward a healthier planet. We don't have to make major compromises on quality or efficiency; it's all about making smart, intentional choices that are both commercially and ecologically beneficial.