Cleaning the Garments of TomorrowBy: Tim Maxwell. After watching a trailer for the new Disney film “Tomorrowland” the other day, I couldn’t help but let my mind wander a little bit into the territory of drycleaning (not the typical perspective of viewers I would guess!). I saw the elaborate (as well as simple) costumes that… Continue reading Cleaning the Garments of Tomorrow
North Dakota Approves GreenEarth, No Air Quality Permit Required
Andy Lien, General Manager of Camelot Cleaners in Fargo, North Dakota received a letter from the North Dakota Department of Health and we image he couldn’t be happier. The letter stated that “GreenEarth is an environmentally friendly liquid, not subject to EPA regulation, therefore, an Air Quality Permit to Operate is no longer required”. Andy stated that… Continue reading North Dakota Approves GreenEarth, No Air Quality Permit Required
Kimco, North America’s largest owner & operator of neighborhood & community shopping centers, announced
Dry Cleaning Conversions: How Kimco is helping dry cleaners replace perc with environmentally safe alternatives. Many dry cleaners are at a turning point in their businesses, and Kimco is offering some new ways to help them round the corner. Dry cleaners are under increasing pressure to eliminate their use of perchloroethylene. Known as “perc” for short,… Continue reading Kimco, North America’s largest owner & operator of neighborhood & community shopping centers, announced
Canada Declares Siloxane D5 Not Harmful to the Environment
Concurring with the findings of an independent scientific panel of experts, Canada’s Minister of the Environment declares that D5 does not pose a danger to the environment. For more information click here.
U.S. House Selects ClassiCleaners to Help ‘Green’ the Capitol
A few of you requested this past weekend at the Kansas City Workshop that we post this great story about Patrick Dunlap, owner of Classicleaners from Feb 2010 again. So here it is……U.S. House Selects ClassiCleaners to Help ‘Green’ the Capitol Jason Hicks, Web Editor , American Drycleaner Published 02/23/2010 – 9:43 a.m. CT Website:http://www.americandrycleaner.com/Email:jhicks@crain.com… Continue reading U.S. House Selects ClassiCleaners to Help ‘Green’ the Capitol
Costco tests ‘green’ dry cleaning in 2 O.C. locations
Two Orange County Costco warehouse stores are offering dry cleaning services of a local environmental friendly company on a trial basis. The Costco stores in Fountain Valley and Tustin are offering $50 worth of cleaning from Green Spot Cleaners in Fountain Valley for $34.99 through what the Big Box retailer calls its “tickets” program. Costco… Continue reading Costco tests ‘green’ dry cleaning in 2 O.C. locations
Putting the ‘green’ in dry cleaning
Recyclable hangers, reusable garment bags, biodegradable soaps bring in customers.By Bruce W. FraserBuck EnnisBEYOND GREEN: John-Claude Hallak’s business focuses on service and convenience. When customers return a plastic hanger to Hallak Cleaners, the green dry cleaner contributes 10 cents to a foundation for children with cancer. A message about the Manhattan shop’s environmental certifications plays… Continue reading Putting the ‘green’ in dry cleaning













