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LAUNDRY

from fabrics. Non-bio heightened hygiene standards, and a
detergents are typically growing emphasis on sustainability.
recommended for India’s laundry services industry is
individuals with witnessing robust growth, fuelled
sensitive skin. by urbanization, rising disposable
Traditional incomes, and increased awareness
laundry packaging of hygiene. Laundromats have
is often plastic, emerged as lucrative investments,
which has slow offering potential returns of up to
decomposition in 35% on initial investments.
landfills and oceans.
The switch to eco- Laundry machines are becoming
friendly options benefits increasingly sophisticated and
not just the environment interconnected with smart features
but also attracts consumers and automation to allow for real-
who like to live consciously, time monitoring and user updates.
creating a positive brand image. These systems eliminate the need
THE FUTURE OF PKC currently uses cost-efficient for manual detergent measurement,
COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY and biodegradable non-woven bags ensuring the correct amount of
IN INDIA LIES IN STRIKING which can be re-used and emit no detergent or solvent is used for
A BALANCE BETWEEN toxins when burnt. The laundry has each load, reducing wastage and
EFFICIENCY, HYGIENE, set a timeline for transitioning to improving cleaning performance.
AND ENVIRONMENTAL eco-friendly packaging in the near Energy-efficient washers and dryers
future.
RESPONSIBILITY. BY minimize electricity consumption.
The existing laundry facilities
EMBRACING ECO-FRIENDLY have installed solar power systems Heat recovery systems capture
and reuse heat, making the drying
INNOVATIONS, BUSINESSES at one of their stores in Kondapur, process more efficient.
CAN MEET CUSTOMER Hyderabad and their new plant
Innovations like waterless
EXPECTATIONS WHILE will have one with 40 kw capacity. washing machines reduce water
CONTRIBUTING TO A The plant is also setting up an consumption significantly. Ozone-
CLEANER AND GREENER ETP system as part of its water based laundry systems disinfect
conservation initiative. Using
WORLD OF LAUNDRY. IoT-enabled washing machines fabrics effectively without the need
in the new factory will improve for hot water or harsh chemicals.
Zahid Nomani operational efficiency and reduce Ozone kills bacteria, viruses, and
resource consumption as it will odours, ensuring hygienic laundry.
allow real-time monitoring and Nomani feels manufacturers must
guarantee performance in stain data collection of parameters like
removal, gentle fabric care, and temperature, water flow, loading invest in specialized products like
effective odour control. Bio weight, cycle periods, and operation high-efficiency detergents, cold-
laundry detergents, also known status. The company has also water detergents, and eco-friendly
as biological detergents, contain implemented workforce training solutions. Cold-water detergents
enzymes that are designed to break and development programs, allow effective cleaning even at
down stubborn stains and dirt. promoted tree plantations, lower temperatures. This reduces
These enzymes serve as catalysts, identified the most efficient routes energy usage and extends the life of
speeding up the process of breaking to lower fuel usage and prioritised textiles.
down stains during the washing use of battery-operated vehicles to With innovations aligning
cycle. Non-bio detergents, on further decrease carbon footprint. with global sustainability trends
the other hand, do not contain Zahid Nomani agrees the and appealing to eco-conscious
enzymes. Instead, they utilize commercial laundry industry is consumers, the laundry industry
other ingredients and surfactants undergoing transformation, fuelled is taking steps towards a more
to effectively clean dirt and stains by technological advancements, responsible future. CIJ

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