Safer for our environment
No matter which detergent you use, any waste-water from your dishwasher is classed as ‘black water’ which is unsuitable for re-use on gardens and lawns due to possible contamination from food preparation and waste. You can help reduce any unnecessary and toxic chemicals that go into your water treatment system or septic tank by choosing a healthier plant and mineral based formulation such as ours.
EU Ecolabel Cerification
The European Ecolabel is a voluntary scheme, established in 1992 to encourage businesses to market products and services that are kinder to the environment. Products and services that have been awarded the Ecolabel carry the Flower logo, allowing consumers – including public and private purchasers – to identify them easily. For more on the EU Ecolabel
Use of Enzymes
- We use enzymes in our dishwasher tablets and powder because:
- They reduce the large number of chemicals needed to achieve similar results.
- The production of enzymes allows for reduced energy and raw material consumption.
- They are readily biodegradable.
- A small amount < 1% in formulation is all that is needed to achieve excellent results.
- They enable us to formulate safer dishwasher products with a lower alkalinity.
- They meet the standards of third party eco certifiers such as the EU Ecolabel.
Where do cleaning enzymes come from?
Whilst the cleaning grade enzymes we use are not GE organisms, they are derived from a strictly controlled laboratory process which utilises GE.
There are two very distinct types of Genetic Engineering; In Higher organisms (humans, plants and animals) and Lower organisms (Microorganisms [Bacterium or Fungus]). GE of microorganisms is used in production of cleaning grade enzymes.
ecostore is not opposed to the ethical use of GE contained in laboratories e.g for the production of medicines such as insulin or more recently for the production of enzymes. Enzymes are also known as nature’s catalysts and are very effective cleaning agents in household cleaners when used judiciously e.g not in products which come into contact with the skin.
pH 10.0-11.0