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Ecology + Carwash = Greenwash

Published 11th October 2009 - 11 comments - 2016 views -

 

"Save water, choose Greenwash"

An ecological car cleaning session costs 145 lei (around 35 euros), it takes about two hours and, when finished, your car is guaranteed to remain dust-proof for a week. No large quantities of water, no abundant foam. Some cloths, a couple of vegetable, 100% biodegradable oil sprays, 1 liter of water and a couple of skilled hands do the trick. Staff training takes two weeks. With all these details set, the first eco carwash in Bucharest opened doors and has been fully operating for a little less than a month.

Greenwash is run by Bruce Johnson along with his son and another partner, two young men aged 19 and 20. "I always wanted to open a car wash, but I have never liked the idea of wasting so much water so I searched for a solution that would provide quality and protect the environment at the same time", said Maximilien Caradja (one of the two owners).

 

Their sustainable solution was found in France at a company that has been organically cleaning cars for four years. Mircea Carp, the other owner of the Greenwash company, explained what differentiates the products they use in cleaning the vehicles. "All our products are biodegradable and environmentally safe. We have special products for glass, plastic, interiors & exterior, upholstery and wheels. Greenwash is a relatively new concept. It first appeared in France, and our idea has nothing to do with what's normally seen in a carwash.

The Greenwash concept emphasizes every detail of the cleaning process. It is similar to restoration, rather than simple cleaning. Technicians take care of the upholstery, they deal with possible cigarettes holes made in the seats, they fix the cracks in the windows, and they also polish the car ", says Carp.

*News & images source: Adevarul 

*names don't always mean what we expect them to , do they?

Maybe for the rest of you, this is not something worthwhile. But in comparison, it takes 1,800 gallons of water to make one pair of jeans. And there are more jeans than cars on this planet. So, if given the choice, where would you wash your car?

Category: Climate Reporting, | Tags: car wash, sustainable solution,, greenwash,,



Comments

Maximilien Caradja on 13th October 2009:

Very nice post smile

Adela on 13th October 2009:

Thank you for your comment.

Very nice & not so expensive initiative. I live in Iasi & the price for a full car wash (including thorough vacuuming, cleaning and polishing) is around 150lei. But all car washing services here are the traditional type, so we could use an eco-alternative.

2nd Cousin Sharon on 13th October 2009:

Hey Max  
Congratulations on your new adventure and good luck. What a great idea.  My car sure could use you here right now. A bit far to go though.
Saw your picture and your are so handsome! Remember that I haven’t seen you since you were about 8. Say hi to your mom. Love and miss you all.

K.C. Johnson on 14th October 2009:

Hey my brother Bruce whats up? Congratulations on your Car wash. hope all goes well, like the idea sounds Awesome. when you get some time you can come do my 1972 Nova for me smile anyways call me more. I like talking to my brother. take care and be safe bro. love ya….K.C.

Bruce Johnson on 14th October 2009:

Hey Bro K.C., cousin Sharon !
Be prepared for the greenwash method in Mn and Co…

Cousin Sharon on 14th October 2009:

Did Max get a kick out of the message from family?  Cool that you are expanding.  Do you know where in MN and CO.  Will KC have a job.  lol Well the best of luck all.

GLADYS JOHNSON (AUNTY) on 21st October 2009:

WELL, I HAVE ALREADY TOLD YOU THAT I AM SO PROUD OF YOU BOYS FOR DOING THIS CAR WASH THE WAY YOU DESCRIBED IT TO US.  THAT IS A WONDERFUL IDEA TO SAVE THIS PLANET’S WATER THAT WE NEED SO MUCH MORE OF.  I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK AND ONLY HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE USA SOMEDAY.  IT WOULD BENEFIT EVERYONE IN THE WORLD TO GET SOMETHING LIKE THIS GOING EVERYWHERE.  KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS!  AUNTY GLADY IN REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA

Jeans on 13th April 2010:

Yeah, there are great number of jeans made throug time. Good to know something really interesting again.

Karl on 13th April 2010:

I dont understand why you compare cars with jeans. Totally different items. And I guess there is enough water. It just depends where you live.

dd on 13th April 2010:

sss

Gord on 13th May 2010:

But all car washing services here are the traditional type, so we could use an eco-alternative.
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