EnvironmentA creek in Texas turned bright red last weekend after a malfunction at a local car wash. They discharged its main wastewater line after a blockage. Read more
Double interview with Turtle Wax Pro and Ma-Fra.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 ensure that sustainability does not come at the expense of...Read more
EnvironmentAustin (Texas) is restricting car washing and charity washes. The latter may only be held at commercial car washes, where the scarce water can be recycled.Read more
Residents of the southern French region Pyrénées-Orientales may no longer wash their cars or water their gardens. French Ecology Minister Christophe Béchu even banned the sale of (inflatable) water pools because of the drought in...Read more
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 in Germany in the future. The new water strategy is...Read more
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. Not only in France, but also in other South European...Read more
WashTec has launched an information portal on fully sustainable vehicle washing. Climate crisis, consumer trends, new mobility concepts – the need for guidance on how to make mobility sustainable in all aspects has never been...Read more
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 Leudelange, where the origin of the stream is located. The...Read more
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 Water Management. Mark Habers wants to reduce drinking water consumption...Read more
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 a self-service car wash without hot water? You better believe...Read more
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 the drought in many countries, the company reminds that water...Read more
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 law. Local police have warned a few car wash owners...Read more
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 sweepers.Read more