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Reuse and use again!

Reuse and use again!

By Dawn Kubicek on 30th August, 2010

'Reusable's revolution' is a phrase we are hearing more these days. Asda has started offering refill trials including fabric softener which has lost the bottle!

Asda has become the first retailer to trial self-dispensing technology in a move to help customers cut costs and waste by offering concentrated fabric softener in pouches that are reusable up to 10 times.

The new system could offer a 93% reduction in weight and volume of packaging sent to landfill, when the pouch is reused. The liquid is transported in bulk - as opposed to ready packaged plastic bottles, to storage facilities 'back of store,' and then piped into the isle. For customers who refill the pouch, the same volume of fabric softener is up to 40p cheaper than the bottled equivalent.

'There's been lost of green innovation in the fabric care industry, starting with things like light weighting, recyclable plastic or carton packs.' Says Chris Sherwin, head of innovation at forum for the future. 'Some manufacturers changed from powders to tablets to pouches. Asda's trial of in store refill is the next logical breakthrough. It's exactly the kind of innovation we need'.

Following the carbon footprint and making use of recycled materials needs to be a action made by us all to benefit our children and grandchildren's future. Decorated Shed's high insulated garden offices and buildings with high performance windows and doors reduce the use of heating and energy required within the structure. Also sustainably sourced materials are used with an option for solar lighting and heating.

Environmental care is an important part of all of our lives and Decorated Shed will work with you to make such changes possible through our sustainable architecture inside and out.


Category:  Environment

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