Sustainability and Environment
At Waterless Limited, sustainability isn’t simply something we talk about. It’s something we consider throughout our business, from how we power our manufacturing facility and source materials to how we package, manufacture and deliver our products.
As a family-run UK manufacturer, we believe that making products here gives us an opportunity to take greater responsibility for how they are made and what happens to the materials we use.
We’ve already made significant changes, and we’re continuing to look for ways to reduce waste, improve efficiency and lower our carbon footprint.
Our sustainability commitments
100% renewable energy
Our manufacturing facility is powered using 100% renewable energy. This has helped us achieve zero Scope 1 emissions.
Understanding our carbon footprint
We measure our carbon emissions in line with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and the requirements of the Carbon Reduction Plan framework. Currently we have a Scope 1 emissions of zero, Scope 2 emissions of 0.102 tCO₂e and Scope 3 emissions of 213 tCO₂e.
Reducing Scope 2 & 3 emissions
While our Scope 2 emissions are already negligible, we recognise that the greatest opportunity for further reduction lies within our Scope 3 emissions. These include emissions associated with purchased goods and materials, incoming and outgoing transportation, business travel and other elements of our wider value chain. Our Carbon Reduction Plan targets a 10% reduction in Scope 3 emissions over five years against our 2023 baseline.
Net Zero by 2040
We are committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040, with our current focus on reducing our Scope 3 emissions – including purchased materials and goods, transportation and production waste.
Offsetting our carbon emissions
Alongside our efforts to reduce emissions, we also support carbon-offsetting initiatives as part of our wider environmental responsibility. We recognise that reducing our footprint is the priority, while offsetting can play a supporting role for emissions that cannot yet be eliminated.
Supporting charities and our community
Sustainability to us isn’t only about carbon and waste. We also believe in giving something back. As a family-run business, we regularly support charities and community causes through donations and other forms of practical support.
Made in the UK
We continue to invest in UK manufacturing and source components from UK suppliers wherever possible, helping us keep our supply chain closer to home.
Reducing packaging
We continually review our packaging to see where we can use less material without compromising product protection. For example, we’ve redesigned packaging for our Filthy Festival Wash Kits, moving from a thick cardboard construction to a thinner printed carton and significantly reducing the amount of material used.
Reuse before we replace
Manufacturing creates waste materials, but where possible we find another use for them. Instead of buying additional packaging fillers, we reuse materials such as label-reel waste and cardboard to protect products during delivery.
More sustainable materials
We have introduced biodegradable and post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials across our products and packaging where suitable. We also use FSC-accredited cardboard for packaging.
Recyclable Ocean Bound bottles
We carefully select our bottles with recyclability in mind and chosen ocean bound recycled plastic which can then by further recycled. With liquid products, finding the right balance between product protection, recyclability and recycled content can be challenging, but we are proud of what we’ve managed to achieve.
Less plastic in our packaging
We’ve replaced plastic tape with paper tape on our manufactured boxes, reducing our reliance on unnecessary plastic packaging.
Sustainability starts at work too
It’s not just our products and manufacturing processes that matter. We encourage our team to make more sustainable choices in their everyday working lives.
Employees have access to free tea, coffee and drinking water, helping avoid the need for disposable cups and bottles.
We separate recyclable materials into dedicated waste streams for commercial recycling.
We encourage digital communication and paperwork wherever possible.
Where printing is necessary, suitable paper is reused as scrap paper, provided it can be reused without compromising GDPR or data security.
We reuse suitable manufacturing and packaging waste wherever we can.
Small changes may not solve everything, but collectively they help us reduce unnecessary waste.
Sustainability across Waterless Limited
Waterless Limited is home to three brands, each with its own approach to sustainable personal care:
Nilaqua Healthcare & Personal Care
Water-saving hygiene solutions for care homes, healthcare, hospitals and people who may struggle with traditional bathing.
Nilaqua Pets
Waterless pet care designed to reduce the need for bathing and rinsing, alongside packaging made using ocean-bound recycled plastic.
Pits & Bits
Waterless personal care designed for life outdoors, from festivals and camping to travel and adventure.
Find out more about the sustainability work behind each brand:
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