British Firm Unveils Plastic -Free Bottles For Cleaning Products

UK-based start-up Innovative Biovate Hygienics has announced the launch of one of the world’s first plastic-free paper bottles for commercial cleaning products.

The ‘Zero Compromise’ range features 500ml ultra concentrates of floor and wall degreasers and washroom and multi-purpose cleaners, which are suited to the catering and hospitality sectors.

The range will be officially unveiled by the company at The Cleaning Show, which is being held at ExCeL London from March 14 to 16.

Nick Winstone, co-founder of the company, said: “In a time of economic hardship, we have ensured that the range is incredibly cost-effective, amounting to just a few pence per spray bottle. Our multi-purpose cleaner concentrate 500ml makes up to 250 spray bottles.

“Commercial cleaning products tend to have traditional fragrances, so we’ve launched the range with contemporary and sustainable perfumes such as Rhubarb Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Mandarin Floor & Wall Degreaser and our Rhubarb Washroom Cleaner.

“Our plastic-free bottle is made in the UK using sustainably sourced vegetable waste fibre paper pulp. This makes the bottle not only plastic-free but it’s also created using materials that would otherwise be discarded. This sustainable sourcing also means that no trees were cut down in the production of our new bottles, helping to reduce waste and decrease our carbon footprint”.

The bottle’s interior features a bio liner that protects the inside, preventing contact with Biovate’s liquid cleaning products. This coating is made from natural plant sap latex, while the outer case is infused with natural seaweed extract for added water resistance and helping to break down the paper fibres quicker if composted. The screw neck and cap are made of Moso Bamboo that breaks down easily and can also be recycled.

Winstone added: “Paper is more easily recycled than plastic and breaks down naturally when composted without creating harmful micro plastics. In contrast to plastic that can only be recycled up to six times in most cases, our unique plant-based paper bottle can be recycled indefinitely or composted, allowing two alternative means of disposal.

“With 91% of UK waste plastic not currently recycled but over 75% of paper waste recycled effectively, this is a ground-breaking”.

Biovate Hygienics, which is based near Towcester, Northamptonshire, has recently completed a first year of trading with sales of more than £2m. The company primarily focuses on providing bio products to housekeeping, hospitality, care and general cleaning sectors.