The True Impact of Plastic Waste: How Jigsaw Facilities is Making a Difference

Mar 14, 2025

The True Impact of Plastic Waste: How Jigsaw Facilities is Making a Difference

Plastic waste is one of the biggest environmental challenges we face today.  In the UK alone, it’s estimated that 468 million cleaning product bottles are discarded annually.  At Jigsaw Facilities, we are committed to reducing plastic waste through the use of super-concentrated cleaning products. But just how much plastic are we saving? Let’s break it down.

The Numbers: How Much Plastic Are We Saving?

By using 1-litre dosage bottles instead of standard 750ml trigger spray bottles, we eliminate the need for single-use plastics on a massive scale. Here’s what that looks like in real terms:

  • Each 1-litre concentrate bottle makes 100 x 750ml trigger spray bottles.
  • That means 99 fewer plastic bottles are needed for every 1-litre of concentrate used.
  • We estimate using 150 x 1-litre concentrate bottles per year, producing 15,000 bottles worth of cleaning solution.
  • At 0.5 kg of plastic per 750ml bottle, that’s 7,500 kg of plastic waste prevented annually.
  • Since the 150 reusable dosage bottles weigh only 7.5 kg, the net plastic saved each year is 7,492.5 kg!

What Does 7,492.5 kg of Plastic Look Like?

Understanding weight in numbers is one thing, but let’s put this into perspective:

  • 1 elephant weighs around 5,000 kg, meaning we are saving the equivalent of 1.5 elephants worth of plastic waste every year.
  • 7,500 kg of plastic is the same as 500,000 empty plastic water bottles.
  • It’s also the weight of 37,500 plastic carrier bags.
  • Imagine 3 double-decker buses made entirely of plastic – that’s how much we’re preventing from going to landfill.

The Bigger Picture

By switching to super-concentrated cleaning products, businesses can drastically cut their environmental footprint. Reducing plastic waste isn’t just about saving money – it’s about protecting our planet for future generations. With new recycling laws coming into effect by 31st March 2025, now is the perfect time to adopt more sustainable cleaning solutions.

Make the Change Today

At Jigsaw Facilities, we’re committed to sustainable cleaning practices. Our dosage bottles help reduce plastic waste, cut carbon emissions, and lower waste management costs, all while delivering professional-grade cleaning results.

Ready to make the switch?

Shop now for eco-friendly cleaning solutions or get in touch to learn how we can help your business reduce waste!