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CLEANING
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GECA
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Solopak
SoloPak are awarded the Environmental Choice Australia Mark for their environmentally preferable Earth Renewable range of cleaning products |
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Product Marketing Name:
Solopak Use and Application: Cleaning
products
Date of Certification: 21
October 2008
1.
Description of the
Technology.
Solo Pak provide cleaning solutions for the commercial, hospitality and childcare markets. Earth Renewable products are formulated using natural ingredients derived from renewable botanical resources.
Solo Pak operates a manufacturing plant in Rocklea and supplies the Earth Renewable range of biodegradable cleaning products to cleaning contractors and distributors throughout Australia.
Solo Pak employs 6 fulltime staff and has conducted research and product development in cleaning agents for over 10 years.
The Earth Renewable range of cleaning products are nontoxic, concentrated and use a portion control system to minimise waste. The products are delivered in recyclable packaging, and are space-saving and lighter than conventional cleaning products thus reducing the amount of Greenhouse gases produced during transport.
2. The Products
Earth Renewable Glass Cleaner: 5 Litre highly concentrated glass and surface
cleaner
Earth Renewable Bathroom Cleaner: 5 Litre concentrated bathroom cleaner Chlorine, bleach and ammonia free
Earth Renewable Heavy Duty Cleaner: 5 Litre concentrated non toxic heavy duty cleaner with no caustic fumes
Earth Renewable Multi Purpose Cleaner: 5 Litre concentrated non-phosphate, non abrasive multi purpose cleaner
Earth Renewable Neutral Floor Cleaner: 5 Litre concentrated pH neutral floor and hard surface cleaner
Core Environmental Criteria Tested:
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Environmental Requirements |
Core Environmental Performance Characteristics |
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Fitness for Purpose |
Solo Pak has in place adequate
quality control procedures and an integrated management system
to ensure that the Earth Renewable ranges of products are fit
for their intended purpose. |
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Chemical Requirements Prohibited
Substances |
No prohibited substances are used
in the manufacturing process. |
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Restricted Substances |
No restricted substances are used
in the production of the Earth Renewable general surface and
sanitary cleaners. |
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Surfactants and Enzymes |
The surfactants used are
biodegradable and no enzymes are used in production. |
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Solvents |
The solvents used in manufacturing
have a low VOC content |
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Fragrances and Colours |
The fragrances used meet the
requirements of the IFRA and the colorants are food grade dyes. |
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Phosphorus Related Claims |
No phosphate is used or added
during production |
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Packaging and Labelling |
Packaging materials can easily be
recycled with recyclable plastic and 100% recycled cardboard
being used. Adequate Information is supplied to customers at the
point of sale. |
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Compliance to Environmental
Regulations |
The Solo Pak manufacturing
facility has conformed to environmental regulations in the
nominated period. |
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Compliance to
Labour, Anti-Discrimination and Safety Regulations |
The Solo Pak
manufacturing facility has conformed to social regulations in
the nominated period. |
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Solopak EPD
3. Environmental and Social Regulatory Obligations:
GECA also found the Solopak range to
be fully compliant with their obligations under Labour,
Anti-Discrimination, and Safety Regulations. The company
has not been the subject of prosecution in relation to
compliance with labour, anti- discrimination, safety
regulations and environmental regulations.
Additional Information
Good Environmental Choice Australia
recommends these products to green purchasing officers,
specifiers, and every day Australians seeking to
purchase products and services on the basis of
functional and overall environmental and human health
performance.
For more information contact Solopak
directly:
Solo Pak Pty Ltd
Address: Shed 8004, 496 Sherwood Rd, Rocklea QLD 4069
Ph: +61 (0)416 190 457 or 1300 307 755
Fax: +61 (07) 3378 4100
Web: www.solopak.com.au
E-mail: sales@solopak.com.au
You can go to the company's web site here:
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