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What inspired me to create cleaning pods?
I calculated that if every household in the UK replaced one plastic cleaning product in their home with a plastic-free alternative, we would save 27.8 million plastic bottles from being produced, equating to 1,390 tonnes of plastic!
If that plastic-free alternative was one concentrated pod that required the customer to use the water in their home, we would also save an additional 21 million litres of water from being transported around the UK.
Making the change
These facts astounded me and only represented one product swap, so I began the hunt for sustainable cleaning products, asking myself why more people hadn't made the switch.
It didn't take me too long to find out why..
. • The products on the market were not as effective as the single-use options I had previously been using. In my opinion, cleaning products should clean!
• I found the cost of many eco alternatives on the shelves to be quite literally out of reach.
• I struggled with changing my habits too drastically. Using baking soda to create an eco cleaner can work for some people, but with a busy lifestyle, the process didn't work for me.
So in 2021 I decided to take the plunge
Using my educational background in sustainability, my flare for marketing and adoration for the environment, I set myself the challenge to launch a range of plastic-free cleaning pods. The pods had to be sustainable and effective enough to make even me shake off old habits and choose the more sustainable option.
My mission at ekologik is to leave no one with an excuse not to make a sustainable switch. Along with a team of experts I have designed all of ekologik’s products to suit a variety of needs (whether that’s for home, business or outdoor use). Our pods are all made in Bristol, UK and overcome the key barriers that initially restricted me from changing my old habits.
• Effective - providing results better than or equal to the single-use plastic options we are use to.
• Affordable - helping you to make a sustainable purchase without breaking the bank.
• Easy to use - ensuring that the swap you make to ekologik is one you can take up for life.
• Benefit people and our planet - in not only their design, but also that their sale contributes towards preventing further plastic waste.
Transporting a few grams of powder compared to containers of cleaning product reduces carbon emissions by 95% .
By switching to pre-dosed pods you completely remove the transportation of liquids and the need for any plastic containers.
All formulations and packaging have minimal impact on the planet. ekologik pods are vegan, cruelty-free, biodegradable, palm oil free, plastic-free and always free from harsh chemicals. Additionally, I have worked hard to ensure that all our packaging is FSC certified and easily recyclable/compostable.
Building a circular business is a core priority for me. ekologik prevents further plastic waste polluting our planet. For every item that is purchased, 2% goes to Surfers Against Sewage to support their incredible efforts to reduce plastic and the levels of pollution in our oceans.
ekologik pods are a fully sustainable solution.
I really hope that they help you change your old habits and encourage you to shake up your cleaning routine (excuse the pun)!
Thank you for joining me on this journey. I hope I can inspire you to join this movement and create change.
For all ekologik updates follow @_ekologik.
Kaye x
