New detergents in cosmetics manufacture – raising the standards of sustainability
As climate change threatens our daily lives, it is vital to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable use of resources. The cosmetics industry, like all others, must adapt, including when it comes to cleaning processes.
Choosing a low-impact product to clean production lines can have a significant impact on the environment and reinforce a brand’s commitment to sustainability. Biodegradable options are safer and promote a healthier workplace, while traditional detergents can often harm aquatic life and contribute to pollution. Sustainable detergents align with broader environmental goals and ensure that the beauty and personal care industry has minimal impact on the planet.
At Christeyns, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our philosophy is to provide the most effective detergents with the least environmental impact.
We achieve this through:
- ISO 14001 certification of our facilities, driving continuous improvement.
- Environmentally designed products using natural ingredients and avoiding EDTA/NTA, phosphates and nitrates. We also evaluate the environmental performance of our products using indicators such as COD, biodegradability, efficacy, rinsability and foam.
- We set environmental performance indicators throughout our operations.
- By calculating the carbon footprint of our products, we have a clearer picture of our impact and we learn more about each component that makes up our product, allowing us to analyse and study ways to improve our operations to implement more environmentally friendly alternatives.
- We are also increasing our use of renewable energy through our own solar power generation, reducing our reliance on the grid and thus our impact on climate change.
We work closely with our customers to tailor our products for maximum benefit and to reduce the consumption of resources (water and energy) to ensure the optimal use of overall resources.
Our business practices are an expression of our commitment to a healthier planet and a sustainable future. Through these activities, we actively contribute to environmental well-being and long-term sustainability.
At Christeyns, a commitment to understanding and meeting the unique needs of our customers is at the heart of our approach. Our skilled team of experts are well aware of the challenges faced by the cosmetics and personal care industry and is ready to work with you to provide a tailored cleaning solution that will optimise your manufacturing process.
