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In our research at Ecover we are always pleased to see examples of the sustainable relationship between humans and nature. Like in our ability to coexist with plants: It’s fascinating that we breathe in oxygen and exhale CO2–and plants do the opposite. It’s the perfect marriage, except perhaps for excesses of the industrial age, driving our constant pursuit of bigger, better and faster, separating us from nature. We build better bubbles to insulate ourselves, but in the process we’ve trapped ourselves in some rather unhealthy environments, thanks to gasses from building materials, poor ventilation and lack of sunlight.
Ironically, it was in the pursuit of an even bigger environment–the expanses of space travel–that yielded a simple solution to our compromised lifestyles. NASA’s work on human–plant cohabitation is led by renowned environmental scientist B.C. “Bill” Wolverton. They’ve found that houseplants were actually capable of healing so-called “sick buildings,” by transforming the airborne irritants of sealed spaces into nutrients. And they say that the placement of plants around any room starts the process. During B.C. “Bill” Wolverton’s 30-year career with the U.S. Military and NASA, he has pioneered bio-hazard remediation using plant life. He continues to work in the field and is continually developing new “living” buildings – use plants – to filter HVAC air flows.
Of course at Ecover we have been resourcing plants as raw materials for our highly effective products, and mitigating the environmental impact, for over 30 years. Even our factory has a turf roof, giving new meaning to “returning to your roots!” Break out the Peace Lilies, Bamboo Palms, Gerber Daisies and potted Mums, the cache of “bio-remediation” will now trump even feng shui for our living spaces and lifestyles!
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We all know that bottled water has become a fixture in our daily lives, but sadly it’s at our environment’s expense. Let’s look at some truths about using bottled water, it’s cost, it’s wastefulness, and the serious impact it is making on our world.
The bottled water industry is a very big business. Some companies’ expensive environmental-themed ad campaigns have been successful in convincing the public that “bottled is better” when in reality, it couldn’t be farther from the truth. Here are some reasons why here at Ecover, we think it would be a great idea to kick our bottled water habit, STAT:
In the U.S., our tap water is regulated by the EPA, and requires your local utility to provide an Annual Water Quality Report, showing any violations of drinking water quality standards. Bottled water is regulated by the FDA, and has no such reporting requirements.
Over 80% of plastic bottles are tossed in the trash—much of which winds up in our oceans. The bottled water industry produces up to 1.5 million tons of plastic waste per year and approximately 47 million gallons of oil per year is used in production. This contributes to global warming as does the distribution of the bottles around the world via trucks, planes, and boats.
By purchasing bottled water, you’re paying for a product which is essentially the same as water which comes from the tap. You can start saving money today by purchasing a reusable water bottle and refilling it with filtered tap water like we do at our headquarters where we switched to an Aquacare tap water system that purifies and cools tap water so that it is perfectly safe for drinking. Every employee at Ecover has his or her personal refill bottle.
In taste test after taste test, people can’t tell the difference. In fact, corporate Accountability International’s “Think Outside the Bottle” campaign held hundreds of taste tests and the results generally favored tap!
Start saving money today and purchase reusable water bottles for your family!
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At Ecover, we’ve always been ones to do things a little differently. And although we’re anything but superficial, our latest breakthrough proves it’s not just what’s on the inside that counts.
Like you, we recognize that plastic packaging is a major problem—not only does it clutter up your home, the plastic is made from crude oil. It’s an increasingly scarce resource, and we all know the problems associated with oil spills and pollution. So for three years now we’ve been working to find a new, alternative packaging solution that starts to address some of these issues. We’re very proud of the results.
By harnessing the power of nature and applying a little clever science, we’ve implemented an innovative new PolyEthylene (PE), a green plastic we call PlantPlastic that’s made from sugarcane and is 100% renewable, reusable and recyclable . We’re so pleased with it that we’re making our bottles 100% PlantPlastic. It’s also good to see that some other well-known brands are now thinking of following our lead–even if they initially only intend using up to 30% renewable plastic.
Manufacturing our new PlantPlastic is unbelievably simple. Sugarcane is harvested to produce sugar, which is then fermented and distilled to produce ethanol. This ethanol is dehydrated to create ethylene, which is converted into PlantPlastic. That’s really all there is to it.
PlantPlastic is impressive in so many other ways, too. Because the sugarcane is grown and harvested in harmony with its natural environment, the nearby Amazonian rainforests remain unaffected. The entire production process is so efficient that we need only harvest 15 hectares of land to make a year’s worth of Ecover packaging.
We’re in the process of switching all of our packaging over, and beginning this winter, our bottles will be made from fantastic new PlantPlastic. Our bottles will have the same look and feel, just look out for the PlantPlastic logo to tell the difference. Of course, what’s on the inside is just as important as ever, so you can be sure that every bit of new packaging contains cleaning products that are incredibly efficient and supremely powerful.
Visit Ecover’s sampling center to read articles about the benefits of natural cleaners and planet-friendly packaging, plus find special offers from Ecover.
We’re Ecover. The short version goes something like this: We’re over 30 years old now, which means we’ve had some time to figure out what green cleaning is all about–but it also means we’ve had ample time to produce refreshingly effective cleaners for every corner of your home.
While we’re dying to give you all the juicy details of our 30 year history, we know the real reason you’re here: you’ve got loads of laundry, the windows could use a wash, and the dishwasher is full.
Maybe you’re thinking you need the crazy chemicals to really get the job done, but we know how to do it with powerful, plant-based ingredients and minerals. Give us your worst and we’ll give you our best: state of the art, clean-running factories that roll out awesomely good cleaners. That’s the heart of our business.
Bring us home with you; you can feel safe having us around. And trust that we’ll never go against our nature.
Visit Ecover’s sampling center to read articles about the benefits of natural cleaners and planet-friendly packaging, plus find special offers from Ecover.
"Love this product will continue personally to purchase it - first green product that works better than chemical ones!"
"Everybody was excited to try it out, liked the fact that is is safe to use around their kids and pets, and doesn't destroy the earth."
"I so enjoyed sharing with others a wonderful new addition to their natural homes. Thank you!"
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