It’s fair to say that 2020 and even 2021 so far have presented many complexities for the learning generation of today. Whether it’s a child taking their first steps into learning, or mature students starting a new career path. Homeschooling and learning certainly have their place, but the consensus is that it is not a …
Historically blackout and lined curtains have been a problem for manufacturers, customers, and cleaners alike. The wrong fabric combination and a lack of aftercare testing instruction can lead to using an incorrect cleaning method. Dunelm had been working hard on a sustainable and robust care solution and approached GreenEarth Cleaning to provide context and insight …
The Power of Partnership – Spotlight on UK Retailer Dunelm Read More »
GreenEarth has been running a number of short webinars around sustainable aftercare throughout 2020, but we decided to run something more in-depth on November 19th. As a company that is always looking to innovate and progress, we have conducted new research and have been progressing with product development as best we can. The webinar lasted …
When it comes to sustainability in the textile arena (particularly in Fashion), a change has got to come. In terms of the carbon emissions relating to the industry alone, it is one of the highest utility using sectors. In the manufacturing side and also the disposal side. Clothes are not lasting long enough. The right …
How much does a Sustainability strategy underpin the overall business strategy? During the financial crisis of 2008, those businesses that survived had reviewed their operational practices with a keen eye. Headcount was reduced, recruitment was frozen and discretionary spend had to be reduced to create a reasonable bottom line. At GreenEarth Cleaning, we would be …
For every country, things change every day; never more so than now. Dealing with a pandemic is a tremendous challenge in itself, but further consequences (particularly how we cope both physically and mentally) are also difficult to overcome. Here at GreenEarth, we have been looking for a variety of coping mechanisms that can apply to …
There are many myths created about cleaning garments and also some good advice too. I think I have tried or heard of every way possible to clean woolens and other sweaters. From using net bags in the washing machine to hand washing and drying on a bin liner for four days and from silk wash …
No sweat! Dispelling The Myths About Cleaning Woolens Read More »
As we enter not only a new year but a new decade, we look back at our achievements for the last twenty years, with a particular focus on 2019 and how we can build to an even stronger 2020 for our global affiliate network and brand partners. Testing became more important than ever for brands …
Much has been discussed and documented during recent years about microbeads, microfibres and microplastics – be they in cosmetics, fashion or indeed drinking water. Well, now a recent study has reported that plastic tea bags are shedding billions of shards of microplastics into their water. The study has been carried out by McGill University in …
