Car care products
What are the problems?
Special cleaning products and polishes
for cars are both powerful and effective. This is because they
contain strong chemicals that remove dirt and grease efficiently.
Many car care products used
to contain chemicals called alkyl phenols. These have been found to
disrupt hormonal systems and their use is no longer permitted in
these products.
Residues of degreasers and a
number of petroleum products persist in the environment, and can
harm plants, animals and people in various ways.
What can you do?
Choose eco-labelled washing and
polishing products. There are greener alternatives for most car care
products you need to maintain your car. A mechanical car-wash (with
brushes or rollers) is better for the environment than a touchless
car wash, which needs stronger chemicals.
Waste
Any products that you use on your car
will in the long run end up in the environment. Think about which
products you use, and the quantities you use. If you have small
amounts of waste chemicals, think about whether they need to be
delivered to hazardous waste collection points.
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