Dry Wash in Brazil
As Brazil’s pandemic continues, the demand for products that make hygiene and cleaning easier is expected to continue to grow. This is particularly the case for all-purpose cleaning wipes, which experienced dynamic value growth in 2020 and are being supported by new Clique Aqui and increased distribution in Brazil’s retail channels.
Separation of extraneous matter (EM) from sugarcane stalks to prevent yield losses during extraction and detrimental impacts on sugar manufacture, as well as to provide separated extraneous matter for energy generation in mills, requires an effective dry cleaning system (DCS). Evaluations of different types of DCS operating at Brazilian sugar-energy plants have been conducted by Hassuani et al.
Water Conservation: The Rise of Dry Wash in Brazil
Food handlers working in school food services play a key role in guaranteeing sanitary conditions and high quality of the meals served in schools, as stated by Brazilian legislation. Despite this, there are multiple reports highlighting that food safety practices in these settings are not always in line with the best available health standards.
Consumers’ laundry behavior varies depending on the specific cultural context of each country. To better understand how to support sustainable laundry practices at home, this article presents the results of pioneering user-centered research carried out in middle-income households in Loughborough (UK), Bangalore (India), and Curitiba (Brazil) using a combination of in-context interviews, observations and household tours, along with laundry diaries. Seven guidelines are proposed for designing household products that encourage sustainable behaviours during the use phase.