During the coronavirus emergency, people became more aware of environmental issues, rethinking their habits and trying to live more sustainably.
They decided to start making small changes in their lifestyle to benefit the planet, preferring sustainable items, such as a simple wooden dish brush, a toothbrush, or a recyclable cutting board.
Brands are therefore striving to satisfy these new habits. How can you stay ahead of this trend? Let’s discuss the topic in the following article.
A wooden dish brush can make you more competitive: that’s why
Many people today are trying to change their lifestyle to an eco-friendlier approach, making more responsible choices that safeguard our planet.
Organic products are very appreciated. Whether it be the cosmetic industry, the kitchenware & homeware industry, or the laundry industry, the trend of using natural ingredients is strongly felt. The main reason is that eco-friendly products and ingredients do not damage the environment, as they are biodegradable and do not contain any harmful chemicals. For example, many people prefer using detergents made from natural ingredients rather than traditional ones, as they do not pollute the environment.
Consumers today love natural and reusable products
Another trend that is spreading today is choosing products made from natural materials that are reusable rather than single-use products and packaging, for example, choosing an excellent green alternative to traditional detergents, as you buy only the needed quantity of the product and are reusing the plastic container every time, thus reducing waste and the environmental impact.
These new habits demonstrate that house cleaning is becoming greener except for the tools, which are mostly made of plastic. Sustainable dish brushes made of wood or bioplastic, for example, could be a perfect solution to reduce the use of plastic even more. A product with an interchangeable head could also be a way to avoid excessive waste, as you could reuse the handle, just changing its head.
The advantages of offering eco-friendly cleaning products
Wooden dish brushes are good zero-waste alternatives to the billions of plastic dish brushes that end up in landfills every year, so they are the natural choice of people who want to focus more attention to safeguarding the planet.
Consider the following advantages:
Sustainable dish brushes are more durable
Besides reducing plastic waste, wooden dish brushes are more durable and last for a long time if created properly with the right machines and appropriate wood manufacturing processes. Some special finishes can be applied to make the raw material water repellent and more resistant to impact, falls, chemicals, and moisture, ensuring very long service.
Wooden objects are more hygienic
Closed-grained woods are less likely to absorb dust, bacteria, and develop mold, and even when germs contaminate the wooden handle, they cannot multiply and eventually die. This results in safer products for people’s health.
Moreover, wooden utensils can be treated with paints that protect them from moisture and avoid the proliferation of mold and germs. You can also choose special antibacterial varnishes that contain active metals that guarantee better durability.
Wooden utensils are more comfortable
Wooden objects have a special feel when touched that makes them very comfortable to hold. Whether it is left rough or perfectly refined, wood provides a unique tactile experience.
Wooden dish brushes can have beautiful designs
Wood can be managed in amazing ways and treated with a wide range of finishing options to create real objects of design. A competent manufacturer can use laser technologies and engravings to create complicated deco and drawings (besides branding the object).
Unique finishing techniques as well as varnishes and painting can be used to create unique products according to your clients’ preferences. A collection of top-quality wooden cleaning brushes can make the kitchen look beautiful.
Wood is cost-effective
Wood requires a lower initial investment compared with plastic, as it doesn’t require moulds, which are usually very expensive. If something goes wrong, you must make a new mould, wasting time and money.
A competent wood manufacturer can provide realistic prototypes of the final product to anticipate possible problems and solve them before production. It should also be able to test the market before actual production, producing smaller lots to understand which ones are more successful.
As a cleaning product supplier, you can’t ignore this opportunity.
Consumers today prefer having a top-quality and durable everyday object instead of investing in products for “special occasions” that they use only once a year. That is why you should offer them in your catalogue.
The most important point is finding a competent wood maker with the right machinery and tools to create top-quality wooden dish brushes manufactured in such a way that they are environment friendly and do not harm nature in any way. The whole production process shouldn’t negatively affect the environment.
Also ensure that your supplier uses only FSC-certified wood coming from forests where timber is gathered responsibly, respecting the natural eco-system.
If you are looking for a sustainable producer of wooden dish brushes, the Minelli Group is the right choice. Contact us right now for more information!
