Growing up with pristine land, air, and water in the mountains of Idaho gave me an innate appreciation for nature. I’ve spent years of my life dedicated to planting trees and implementing large-scale recycling programs. In 2009 I began the process of developing a technology that is now patented. It eliminates harmful cleaning and disinfection chemicals and the negative manufacturing, packaging, and shipping process that goes along with them. Sustainability
Given my history in the ‘green’ industry, people are often surprised to find out that I don’t preach about climate change. Instead, I point out a fact that can’t be argued; we have limited resources on this earth, coupled with a large human population that needs to co-exist with a delicate ecosystem. For us to survive with quality of life, for as long as possible, we need to utilize our precious resources to the best of our ability. Sustainability
As plastic waste chokes our oceans, infectious diseases shut down economies, and wars rage over oil, it is clear we can no longer operate under “business as usual.” Timing to make industry-wide changes, across sectors and in our homes, has never been so critical. We, the people, are the power that affects change. I work with clients in all types of industries, including, hospitals, airports, schools, and jails. Whether it’s a homeowner, a small business, or the CEO of a large corporation, below are three simple, cost-effective changes that everyone can, and should make to ensure a healthy world for future generations. Sustainability
Go Paperless
U.S. businesses waste $8 billion annually just managing paper, according to a study from PwC, and each year our offices use 12.1 trillion sheets of paper. According to the EPA, paper accounts for nearly 25% of landfill waste and 33% of municipal waste. Recycling can help, but it also has an unnecessary negative environmental impact. Getting to the root cause of the problem, going paperless, is ideal. At ARROWCLEAN we have completely digitalized our information system. We use e-sign and share digital documents. We use the cloud for storage, and we make sure to eliminate all junk mail. We use apps for scanning documents, and we have eliminated paper bills. I rarely hand out a business card. Not only is there less clutter around, but I am also able to have my office with me everywhere, whether I am traveling internationally or driving through Texas. Sustainability
Eliminate Single-Use Water Bottles
Americans purchase around 50 million water bottles annually, and during this time, we use around 500 billion plastic cups globally. It takes 1/3 of the volume of these plastic containers in oil to produce them. Single-use plastic is a large problem that most people, including me, contribute to. The good news is that switching from plastic bottles to refillable bottles is a surprisingly easy thing to do. This simple change in behavior reduces the plastic waste choking our oceans while reducing our dependency on oil. According to the ReThink Disposable program, the average savings for a small business that switches to reusable bottles, cups, and the like, is between $3,000 and $22,000 per month. The bottom line, refillable bottles are a great way to save money and our environment at the same time.
Switch to cleaning and disinfecting products that can be made on-site, without toxic chemicals
It’s hard to truly conceptualize the detriment 14 million tons of plastic flowing into our oceans each year has on our planet and all its inhabitants. 15% of this plastic waste comes from our household cleaning and disinfecting products. Imagine the additional damage done when the toxic chemical waste from the products used in hospitals, schools, restaurants, and other commercial buildings is considered. But there’s hope. The new technology that enables us to produce hypoallergenic disinfecting and cleaning products on-site is available and accessible. Producing non-toxic products on-site, not only eliminates the use of single-use plastic containers but also eliminates the harmful chemical supply chain. Sustainability
One such process is through water electrolysis, the process of splitting salt to make a disinfectant and all-purpose cleaner. These hypoallergenic products are more effective than their predecessors, without the negative health consequences. It’s a simple, cost-effective solution, that makes a big dip into the annual 14 million tons of plastic waste we need to reduce. Sustainability
It is easy to stay stagnant in mindless patterns, waiting for the government to dictate to us how to live our lives. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results. We need to realize our own power. We’re at a tipping point and we can individually and collectively make small changes that have a huge positive impact on our world. It’s time to break our own patterns, be proactive, and start implementing small changes in our homes and businesses. The compounding results will be in all our greatest interests. Sustainability
About ARROWCLEAN
ARROWCLEAN is a woman-owned business based in San Marcos, Texas. The CEO and founder, Rayne Guest, is one of the only female tech entrepreneurs in the disinfection and cleaning sector. ARROWCLEAN’s computerized device gives hospitals, hotels, cruise ships, office buildings, restaurants, schools, and other facilities the power to produce cutting-edge cleaning and disinfecting solutions on-site. To learn more about how you can protect yourself against the threat of COVID-19, visit www.ARROWCLEAN.com or contact info@ARROWCLEAN.com.
