Sustainability
Kärcher cuts back their COâ‚‚ emissionsÂ
Kärcher has published its sustainability report for last year. According to the German wash specialist, their COâ‚‚ emissions per million euros of turnover in 2023…
Sustainability
EU takes action against greenwashing
As arguments of sustainability and environmental protection are increasingly used for advertising and marketing purposes, the European Union is now taking action against so-called greenwashing.…
Environment
Car wash wastewater pollutes Texas creek
A creek in Texas turned bright red last weekend after a malfunction at a local car wash. They discharged its main wastewater line after a…
Double interview with Turtle Wax Pro and Ma-Fra.
Sustainable chemistry without losing performanceÂ
The chemistry used in car washes has become considerably more sustainable over the years. But there is still much to be gained. How do you…
Environment
Austin restricts car washing
Austin (Texas) is restricting car washing and charity washes. The latter may only be held at commercial car washes, where the scarce water can be…
Ban on car washing in southern part of France
Residents of the southern French region PyrĂ©nĂ©es-Orientales may no longer wash their cars or water their gardens. French Ecology Minister Christophe BĂ©chu even banned the…
Germany implements New National Water StrategyÂ
The German government has approved a National Water Strategy. Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke said that the climate crisis could make water a scarce commodity…
Drought in France ends. At least for now
After a record dry spell of 31 days without significant rainfall, France finally saw some rainfall again this week. But concerns remain over water reserves.…
WashTec launches information portal on sustainability
WashTec has launched an information portal on fully sustainable vehicle washing. Climate crisis, consumer trends, new mobility concepts – the need for guidance on how…
Dirty wastewater of car wash ends up in meadow in Luxembourg
The Drosbach meadow in Luxembourg has been contaminated by a nearby car wash, local newspaper Luxemburger Wort reports. The pollution occurred in the village of…
Dutch Minister: “Wash your car with rain water”
It should become normal for citizens and businesses to use rainwater instead of drinking water for many purposes, advocates the Dutch Minister of Traffic and…
Washing with cold water becomes hot
With energy prices in Europe at an all-time high, the latest cold water wash chemistry by WashTec comes as a blessing. Getting good results in…
Istobal urges responsible use of water in car wash
Spanish car wash manufacturer Istobal is urging car wash facilities to use water responsibly and adopt measures that promote sustainability. Given the extreme severity of…
UK Police clamp down on illegal car washes
Following visits from the Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS), a number of car washes in the United Kingdom have been identified as potentially breaking the…
German car wash uses rainwater for cleaning vehicles
After two and a half years of construction, German carwash ‘aha’ has now completed a project for the use of rainwater to clean its own…