Why ozone water reduces plastic waste

Why ozone water reduces plastic waste

Many organisations store shelves full of cleaning products: one bottle for sanitary areas, another for floors, another for kitchens and several special-purpose products. Every bottle means plastic, labels, caps and transport. An ozone water machine changes that picture. You produce your own cleaning water from ordinary tap water. The result is ozone water, water in which ozone is temporarily dissolved. You only use it for daily surface cleaning of closed surfaces such as tables, floors and tiles – never for drinking or medical purposes.

Part of a wider guide series

This article is part of a broader guide series on smart and cost-efficient cleaning with ozone water. The guide on affordable cleaning solution with ozone water explains how the base product works and what it costs per litre. The guide on cleaning on a budget with ozone water focuses on organisation and workflow. The main guide why clean with ozone water brings all reasons together. This article zooms in specifically on plastic waste and packaging.

From many bottles to one central source

Without a central solution the number of products quickly grows. Each area ends up with its own range of detergents, often with half-used bottles that never quite run empty. With an ozone water machine you work with one base product that can be used in several locations.

• One tap or filling point for spray bottles and buckets with ozone water.
• The same content everywhere instead of dozens of different products.
• Fewer plastic bottles, caps and labels in your waste containers.

How ozone water reduces plastic packaging

The machine converts oxygen into ozone and mixes it with water. Through a tap or hose you fill reusable spray bottles or buckets. These bottles last a long time; you refill them several times a day with the same base product.

• Fewer one-off bottles of chemical detergents to purchase.
• Reusable bottles and buckets instead of disposable packaging.
• Less risk of forgotten bottles at the back of cupboards that end up in the bin.

For more technical background on ozone water, see the guide What is ozone water? and the product page of the ozone water machine.

Stock management and fewer leftovers

With traditional products it is easy to build up a stock of rarely used bottles. With ozone water the source is always the same: the machine. Your stock mainly consists of one type of base product, plus a few special products for exceptions.

• Simpler counting and ordering because there are fewer variants.
• Fewer leftover bottles that are eventually thrown away.
• Clearer insight into which products are still really needed.

Link to costs and budget cleaning

Less plastic often goes hand in hand with lower costs. You buy fewer separate bottles and work more with a predictable litre price from the machine. Combined with the guides on affordable cleaning solution with ozone water and cleaning on a budget with ozone water, you can estimate per site how much plastic and cost you save.

Safe use and clear boundaries

Ozone water is not a miracle product or a disinfectant. It is a tool for daily surface cleaning. Clear instructions help prevent misunderstandings and keep use safe.

• Use ozone water only for surface cleaning of closed surfaces.
• Do not use it for drinking or medical applications.
• Follow a fixed workflow such as the two-cloth method.

Cost and affordability

Reducing plastic packaging usually affects costs and storage space as well. The litre price of ozone water is transparent and predictable. You combine less waste with more control over budget and logistics.

• Fewer bottles and containers in cupboards and on purchase orders.
• Low cost per litre of cleaning water from the machine.
• Better insight into use per site or team.

Customer stories & testimonials

• “Since switching to ozone water we see far fewer empty bottles in our bins.” – Facilities
• “We explain fewer different products to new colleagues, which speeds up training.” – Cleaning team lead
• “Our storage looks calmer and we throw away fewer half-used products.” – Purchasing

💬 Curious how much plastic your organisation could save by working with ozone water? Browse the products or contact us for an estimate.

Further reading

Why clean with ozone water (guide)
Affordable cleaning solution with ozone water
Cleaning on a budget with ozone water
What is ozone water?
All guides