With growing concern regarding the environment, we felt it was necessary to address our position on this very important issue.

For over 20 years, long before the terms "sustainability" and "carbon footprint" became a part of the public lexicon, einszett has been environmentally conscious in its manufacturing in much the same way as fellow European manufactures due to long standing environmental regulations that have exceeded other Western nations.

At the forefront of environmental awareness, einszett understands that it's not important to simply react by stating one's position on the environment for purposes of pleasing current trends but to demonstrate with tangible action. We are proud to say that the concerns for the environment have long been part of the einszett business model and will continue to be so. See how we're doing our part...

Minimum Impact From The Start

einszett has been an environmental leader in the car care industry in Europe with its aggressive stance on not only creating environmentally conscious products but also limiting its impact on the environment during the manufacturing phase.

With so much focus placed on a product's impact when used, it's easy to overlook the most important stage of a product's lifecycle - the manufacturing phase.

Der Grüne Punkt (Green Point)

You may have noticed on every einszett packaging is a symbol consisting of two arrows intertwined in a circle. The Green Point symbol is more than an identification mark ensuring the packaging is recyclable.

In Germany, einszett is a member of DSD GmbH's Grüne Punkt (Green Point) program which makes einszett a recycling point for customers to return their recyclable packaging. Every einszett package has the Green Point symbol letting customers know they can return their empty einszett bottles to einszett for recycling at no cost to them.

Packaging -

Tin versus Plastic

As mentioned earlier, einszett utilizes post consumer plastic in all of its plastic packaging. Another way of minimizing impact is einszett's utilization of tin in its packaging. Since tin has a faster decomposition rate compared to plastic (approximately 100 years vs. 300-400 years)*, einszett utilizes tin packaging for some of its products such as its polishes and waxes. While more expensive, tin has less of an impact on the environment than plastic. Tin also has the added benefit of keeping products fresher, longer. Tin is also easily recyclable so it can be used over and over again without losing its strength.

Reduction of Petroleum Distillates

Petroleum distillates are the active ingredients in many polishes and waxes. There are many varieties that serve different purposes. Some clean the surfaces they're applied to and some carry main ingredients on to the surface and then evaporate after the job is done. Unfortunately, there is one negative aspect of petroleum distillates: they are derived from a decreasing natural resource, crude oil.

In order to meet compliance standards set by state and federal government agencies to reduce the use of petroleum distillates, some companies substitute the petroleum distillates in their products with water. While better for the environment, water lacks a lot of the positive aspects of petroleum distillates including being an effective cleaner, carrier of conditioning oils, UV blockers and making application easy. The end result is having a product that doesn't perform as well.

einszett has researched for alternatives to petroleum distillates and now utilizes an alternative raw material that acts like petroleum distillates but is as safe as water for the environment. While a lot more costly, einszett is able to create a line of products that are effective but safer for the environment and reduce our dependence on oil.

Phosphate-Free

einszett is Germany's number one manufacturer of cleaning detergents and shampoos and supplies the majority of automotive related industries. Much of that success has been due to einszett's ability to develop the most efficient cleaners that offer maximum results with minimum impact on the environment. All einszett cleaners are free of phosphates that are known water pollutants and are highly biodegradable and low foaming.

No Caustic Cleaners

Using caustic cleaners to clean surfaces is a certain way of achieving results very quickly with very little cost. While the cost might be lower initially, there is a price to pay when it comes to the effects it has on the environment and, more importantly, on the health of the person using the product. Caustic acids are known for easily stripping dirt and grime from automotive surfaces but they pollute the water and are dangerous to inhale. einszett minimizes the use of such chemicals for specific professional applications only and avoids using in consumer goods believing it's possible to achieve maximum results with minimum impact on both health and the environment.

Methanol-Free

Unlike most leading brands, einszett does not use toxic methanol in its winter line of care products such as Anti-Frost Windshield Washer Fluid and Eistau De-Icing Spray. Instead, we use pure natural ethanol which is safer for the environment and more importantly, for you.