The Cheeky Panda, the maker of Bamboo fibre-based tissue products, is launching an improved version of its Biodegradable Anti-Bacterial Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes.
In a significant move for the certified B Corp brand, the new wipes are being manufactured in the UK as the company moves to bring all production to the UK to help further reduce its carbon footprint. The Cheeky Panda has also switched the wipes’ packaging to a 30% recycled content plastic wrapper.
The Cheeky Panda’s improved wipes are effective against viruses such as Poliovirus, Norovirus, and Influenza A; and bacteria such as P. aeruginosa, E. coli, and E. hirae. They are free from fragrance, fertilisers, pesticides and chlorine bleach, using just purified water and plant-derived cleaning agents.
The wipes are made from fast-growing, biodegradable, FSC-certified bamboo fibres, and are free from plastic, making them sustainable and renewable. They can be disposed of and will biodegrade over time, unlike wipes made from non-biodegradable, polyester or hard to biodegrade viscose. The carbon footprint of The Cheeky Panda Wipes is claimed to be 35% lower than wipes made of recycled tree-based paper and 65% lower than virgin tree-based paper. Compared to standard plastic wipes, the new wipes offer a plastic saving of 180g per pack and a carbon saving of 410g.
Alex Winyard, UK FMCG Sales Manager, The Cheeky Panda Ltd, said: “In recent years, 70% of consumers have either been actively looking for or considering products which can help them to reduce their personal impact upon the planet. It’s about more than just offering an easy to recycle outer box or bottle though. Consumers are looking at the fundamentals of the business’ ethos as well as how the company’s products are sourced, manufactured and used. This is why we are proud to have made this advancement in the business, with the product being the first of many more to be manufactured in the UK, cutting down on our carbon impact and contributing to The Cheeky Panda’s goal of producing products that are kinder to people as well as the planet.”
