Sustainable Cleaner

Research underscores the harm caused by chemical pollution, notably from everyday cleaning products. These substances not only contaminate water and harm the atmosphere but also degrade the air quality.

Detergents and cleaners are major contributors to marine pollution. They enter water bodies mainly through sewage discharge and surface water spills.

Their production, often from petroleum synthesis, and the disposal of non-recyclable packaging exacerbate environmental impact, endangering marine ecosystems and ocean health.

To address this, Friend of the Sea developed the Sustainable Cleaning Standard. It guides companies in promoting sustainable practices, minimising environmental harm from cleaning products and services.

The Standard

Friend of the Sea criteria for Sustainable cleaning require:

  • Management System;
  • Production;
  • Chemical Composition;
  • Environmental Impact;
  • Packaging;
  • Energy Management;
  • Social Accountability.
Sustainable Cleaner for Friend of the Sea Technical Documents.

Find a Sustainable operator

Nagua Bio, launched in 2018 at Boot Düsseldorf, responds to the need for eco-friendly solutions at sea. They offer a wide range of products made with over 95% natural ingredients, minimising impact on the marine ecosystem according to the Critical Dilution Volume method.

Below are the 4 major classes of chemical ingredients that along with many others have been eliminated from NAGUA detergent formulations:

  1. PARABENS
  2. SLS and SLES
  3. ISOTIAZOLINONS (MIT and CIT)
  4. COLORANTS

Liciane Kenik– General Manager: “We realised that life on a boat requires more attention to ecology. We are in direct contact with the sea, and everything we use on our boats often ends up directly in the sea, which is why we want to propose an environmentally friendly line. We are yachtsmen ourselves, and we have experienced this aspect and this need first-hand.”

Apply to Sustainable Claener

Would you like to receive a quotation for Friend of the Sea audit and royalties to use our logo?

Please fill out the online Preliminary Information Form (PIF):

PIF for Sustainable Cleaner
  • All the information will be kept strictly confidential and implies NO commitment from your company.
  • The Friend of the Sea certification is voluntary and NOT mandatory to gain access to markets.
  • The application process is NOT discriminatory on size, scale, management, minimum number of operators and number of vessels involved. Nonetheless, enhanced fisheries and enhancement activities, regarding wild catches, cannot apply for certification.
  • Friend of the Sea is a NGO and it strives to make participation in the audits affordable for all companies.
  • Please, contact us for more information on Government funding which might be available in your Country for sustainability certifications: info@friendofthesea.org
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