Responsible Cleanliness: How dilute® Helps Reduce Plastic Waste in Companies
Environmentally Conscious Companies Are Looking for Ways to Reduce Their Ecological Footprint – and Cleaning Is Often a Surprisingly Good Place to Start
Dilute® refill systems and concentrated cleaning solutions can significantly reduce plastic waste. In this article, we’ll explain how.
1. Cleaning Products and Plastic Waste – The Hidden Problem
Traditional cleaning products are supplied in single-use bottles and/or canisters that cannot be reused after use. For companies, this can mean hundreds of kilograms of plastic waste per year. Recycling helps, but the best solution is to prevent waste in the first place.
Not to mention how much space these bottles and canisters take up – storage quickly becomes a challenge, and transportation volume is on a completely different scale compared to Dilute® concentrate pods. When cleaning products take up less space on shelves and in transit, it saves time, money, and logistical effort.
2. Refill Systems Make Cleaning Products Reusable
Dilute® refill solutions allow cleaning products to be reused in the same bottle over and over again. This eliminates the need for new plastic packaging with every use – saving both money and the environment.
In many companies, cleaning products are used steadily, but few stop to consider how many empty canisters and bottles actually accumulate over a year. Switching to a refill system stops this constant stream of plastic waste. At the same time, daily operations become more efficient: there's no need to reorder bottles constantly, storage space is freed up, and cleaning staff can focus on their core tasks.
This isn’t just about sustainability – it’s also about operational efficiency. In many client companies, refill systems have become part of a broader sustainability strategy – not just a one-off improvement. When the change is made thoughtfully and with intention, it highlights how small solutions can create significant, visible benefits.
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3. Concentration = Less Transport, Fewer Emissions
Dilute® products are delivered as concentrates that are diluted with water on-site. This means companies aren’t shipping pre-mixed cleaning solutions containing water, but rather a small volume of concentrate that goes a long way.
This simple idea – “transport less, use more” – brings many advantages. Transportation volume is reduced, storage space is freed up, and the carbon footprint from logistics drops significantly.
Additionally, concentrates allow companies to maintain a broad selection of cleaning products without needing to stock large quantities of each item.
No water in the shipment means no unnecessary weight.
From a procurement perspective, this offers a sense of control.
For example, when using a pack of 20 refill pods, it's easy to track that it yields exactly 20 x 750 ml of ready-to-use cleaner.
This clarity makes inventory management and planning much easier:
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You know exactly how much product is in stock.
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You can better time when to reorder.
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Consumption can be tracked systematically.
When products are dosed by exact amounts – not guesswork – cleaning becomes a predictable and more budget-friendly part of business operations.
4. Precise Dosing = Less Waste
The correct dilution ratio ensures the product performs as it should – not too strong, not too weak. Dilute® provides an easy and accurate way to dispense just the right amount for each task.
This isn’t only about chemistry or savings. Using the right amount avoids "over-cleaning" and unnecessary product waste.
Precision leads to consistency, predictability, and longer-lasting results – all of which translate to cost efficiency over time.
Accurate dosing also simplifies daily operations: new staff can get up to speed quickly, the risk of mistakes decreases, and the cleaning process becomes repeatable day after day.
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5. Real Results from Our Customers – Tangible Savings and Sustainability
Companies that have switched to Dilute® solutions have seen concrete benefits in a short amount of time. Plastic waste has decreased, storage space has been freed, and delivery frequency has gone down.
In many cases, this has sparked discussions about other processes that could be improved. When one part of daily operations becomes more efficient and responsible, it often inspires change in other areas as well.
Especially from a sustainability reporting perspective, adopting Dilute® is a measurable action:
you can track waste reduction, fewer deliveries, and optimized material usage – all backed by data.
And unlike many environmental efforts that are hard to quantify, these results are visible immediately.
Reduce Your Environmental Footprint, One Bottle at a Time
Cleaning products may not be the first thing that comes to mind when talking about sustainability and resource efficiency – and that’s exactly why they hold untapped potential.
Dilute® offers a simple, practical way to reduce waste, streamline logistics, and improve workflow efficiency.
The change can start with just one bottle – but its impact reaches much further.
1 sachet = 1 single-use plastic bottle saved
Want to manage cleaning costs more intelligently?
Dilute® solutions help reduce plastic waste, save space, and make purchasing more predictable.
Get in touch with us at info@ekoshoptrading.com and let’s explore together how your business can shift to more efficient and sustainable cleaning.