Austin restricts car washing
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
Ban on car washing in southern part of France
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 moreGermany implements New National Water Strategy
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
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. Not only in France, but also in other South European...Read more
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 to make mobility sustainable in all aspects has never been...Read more
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 Leudelange, where the origin of the stream is located. The...Read more
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 Water Management. Mark Habers wants to reduce drinking water consumption...Read more
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 a self-service car wash without hot water? You better believe...Read more
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 the drought in many countries, the company reminds that water...Read more
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 law. Local police have warned a few car wash owners...Read more