Organic September is a great time to celebrate our wellbeing, and certified organic cleaning is central to maintaining our health naturally. Made of organic & natural ingredients, certified organic products are non-toxic and better for our health & the health of the planet. Organic cleaning is safe for everyone including babies & young children, people with allergies, the elderly & the ill.
Unlike ‘natural’, organic is a protected term with a legal meaning. Your certified organic products are approved by an independent certification body, Soil Association Certification. This means that the products you buy are produced to the highest standard and have been independently tested.
No wonder certified organic household products stand out!
Organic cleaning is authentic
Organic cleaning is different. It is certified and checked. It relies upon up-to-date evidence to justify green claims. Organic cleaning is good for the planet and the health of all living things. Organic cleaning products include over 70% certified organic and other ingredients conform to a strict palette of naturals that are approved by The Soil Association. But this is just the starting point.
Once you have a product range based on certified organic ingredients then it is easy to tweak the list so that all these ingredients can be certified palm oil free and vegan and cruelty free too. You can provide evidence for all this, and you need to if you want your products to be approved. Once you have taken the big step to base your range on certified organic ingredients, there are so many wins.
Organic cleaning is non-toxic
Certified organic ingredients are some of the purest on the planet and this is proven by a multi-level verification process. Every supplier is checked to ensure each ingredient conforms to strict growing procedures and every processor is inspected regularly to ensure each ingredient is handled and stored correctly.
Whether it is soap nuts, aloe vera or essential oils, organic ingredients provide the healthiest base for cleaning products and ensure a toxin free formulation. Because they are so pure, (and no harmful pesticides) organic and natural ingredients provide plenty of concentrated power, making organic cleaning products a pleasure to use.
Organic cleaning is suitable for everyone: babies and young children, the elderly and ill, our pets & animals. Organic cleaning protects our water systems and our natural ecosystems, reduces plastic pollution and lowers our carbon footprint.
Organic cleaning is sustainable
Organic ingredients are rarely micro processed, and this brings a host of benefits. Plants are mostly grown in natural conditions outside, exposed to local weather and sunlight. The plant grows in an ideal environment and nutrients are maximised. Each part of the plant is valued and used by the farmer ensuring that there is very little waste. Simple preservation methods (e.g. drying soap nut pods in the sun) are preferred which avoid the introduction of unnecessary fillers and bulking agents. Single ingredients are usually offered for sale, which maximises purity. The whole growing process works with nature rather than against it and is therefore very sustainable.
Organic cleaning is transparent
Only with certified organic household products can you be sure what is in the bottle. Every ingredient is checked and approved and listed on the label. No more guessing what you are dosing in your washing machine or spraying around your home!
What about the competition
We are all used to hearing about ‘eco-friendly’, ‘environmentally friendly’, ‘green’, ‘all-natural’, ‘sustainable’, refills and refillable cleaning and laundry products. These soundbites can become overwhelming and confusing. Do they really mean anything?
“We’re concerned many shoppers are being misled and potentially even paying a premium for products that aren’t what they seem” .
(CMA, Competition & Markets Authority, January 2023).
The CMA states that up to 91% of all dishwashing items and 100% of toilet products are marketed in the UK as ‘green’ or ‘environmentally friendly’! Do these claims stand up?
Show me your credentials
What we need is evidence! This is the only way we can truly identify whether a product is sustainable, green or non-toxic. Evidence is expensive for companies to produce and so most rely on unsubstantiated claims. Evidence comes in the form of reputable third-party certifications and laboratory reports which can be reproduced and checked.
You can trust Greenscents
Greenscents has over 10 years of experience with organic cleaning: formulating, sourcing & storing ingredients and making up products. We are proud to be the only producer of laundry and cleaning certified organic with The Soil Association and certified palm oil free with POFCAP. If you are looking for a premium, eco-friendly household range that you can trust – try Greenscents.
Further Reading
https://www.soilassociation.org/take-action/organic-living/buy-organic/organic-on-a-budget/
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/misleading-environmental-claims
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-to-scrutinise-green-claims-in-sales-of-household-essentials
https://greenclaims.campaign.gov.uk/
https://palmoilfreecertification.webs.com/for-consumers
https://www.independent.co.uk/business/cma-probes-potential-greenwashing-of-unilever-cleaning-products-b2462495.html