NEWydd Catering & Cleaning, a Local Authority Trading Company under Flintshire County Council, provides vital catering and cleaning services to 200+ sites across North Wales, including schools, care homes, and public buildings.

As their longstanding supplier of cleaning and janitorial products, Arrow County Supplies has developed a close partnership with NEWydd, providing tailored, innovative, and environmentally sustainable cleaning solutions.

The Problem

Sustainability is a core value for NEWydd, particularly given their significant presence in schools, where environmental awareness is high among students. To further their commitment to sustainability, NEWydd recognised the need to address several key challenges in their cleaning operations. These included:

Harmful

chemicals

Non-recyclable packaging

Over-dosing of cleaning products

Posing significant risks to local biodiversity and water streams.

Conflicting with the Council’s zero-waste goals

Leading to products needing to be replaced more often and increasing costs.

Arrow has been an amazing partner in our sustainability journey. With their help, we’ve been able to rethink the way we operate and develop a truly eco-friendly cleaning service.

The Solution

Arrow County Supplies worked closely with NEWydd to introduce a range that addressed their sustainability concerns. After conducting a comprehensive review of their cleaning operations, We recommended the implementing the Green Care® chemical range and the Quick & Easy® dosing system.

Green Care® products, known for their eco-friendly, non-toxic formulation, would help reduce the reliance on harmful chemicals while protecting the health and safety of staff. Additionally, the Quick & Easy® dosing system would prevent over-dosing and reduce waste, while eliminating the need for single-use plastic trigger spray bottles.

Derby Quick & Easy product image

A proposal was presented to the NEWydd Operations Team, and a trial was launched at two key sites. This trial involved introducing the Green Care® products and provided an opportunity to assess their effectiveness in real-world conditions.

We chose Green care® products to support our sustainability goals. Their eco-friendly backstory made us reflect on our environmental impact and their non-toxic formula impressed us, helping to protect staff and reduce workplace risks.

The Outcome

The trial was a resounding success, with cleaners praising the new Green Care® chemicals for their efficiency and ease of use. The positive feedback led to a phased rollout of the products across all NEWydd sites – allowing NEWydd to develop a truly eco-friendly cleaning service.

413kg carbon saved annually

70kg single-use plastic saved per year

100% sustainable chemicals used across all sites

The Green Care® trial was a great success, with our teams praising the products’ efficiency and ease of use. Thanks to the positive feedback, we rolled them out across all sites, strengthening our commitment to sustainable cleaning. Arrow’s support made the transition seamless..

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