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LAUNDRY

Automation holds the key to overcoming
the stagnation often seen in the growth

of traditional laundry businesses.
Technology will pave the way for a
more modern, efficient and environment
conscious approach to linen care.”

Rishi Rathod

“Our plan is to get more and startups in India – balancing
more into technology. As we technological ambition with
expand, we want to be able to get financial realities.
to more cities in India. We know
that there is no point in spending Adopting
more in building new laundries Sustainability
ground up. We want to just
ensure that we are adding some Beyond convenience and
automated technology to get rid technology, laundry today
of the pressing problem, which is is increasingly embracing
currently there in this industry.” environmental responsibility.
Automation takes away at least “We plan on using alternatives to
80% of the challenges and helps in plastics wherever we can. And,
growth.” replacing harmful chemicals and
While WeClean has developed machines that have a high carbon
its own comprehensive app, footprint by swapping them with
Rishi candidly acknowledges the eco-friendly ones. This can only
significant financial investment be ensured by having complete
required to sustain and scale such control on all operations and
a platform. This highlights a key abstaining from outsourcing,”
challenge for modern laundry explains Rishi.
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