Impact of EU and US Plastic Bans on the Cleaning Industry: AMARE's Environmentally Friendly Adaptation to Chemical-Free Cleaning

Impact of EU and US Plastic Bans on the Cleaning Industry: AMARE's Environmentally Friendly Adaptation to Chemical-Free Cleaning

1. EU and US Plastic Ban Upgrades: New Compliance Red Lines for the Cleaning Industry

2. Transformation Pains and Market Opportunities for the Cleaning Industry Under Plastic Bans

3. AMARE Chemical-Free Cleaning: Three Core Advantages for Precise Adaptation to New Environmental Regulations

4. From the Perspective of Buyers/Distributors: The Compliance Value and Commercial Returns of Choosing AMARE

1. EU and US Plastic Ban Upgrades: New Compliance Red Lines for the Cleaning Industry

The core conclusion is: The plastic bans and chemical restrictions implemented intensively in Europe and the US since 2025 have raised the compliance standards of the cleaning industry to a new level. Chemical-free and low plastic dependence have become core prerequisites for market access.

EU New Regulations Establish Full-Chain Control: The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (2025/40), which came into effect in February 2025, repeals the old directives, requiring all packaging to meet recyclability standards (minimum compliance from 2030), and requiring plastic packaging to contain a specified proportion of recycled materials. It also strictly restricts the use of hazardous substances such as lead and cadmium, as well as PFAS chemicals. The REACH regulation further expanded its scope, completely banning the market for cleaning agents containing intentionally added microplastics starting in 2023.

US regional policies are intensifying: core markets like California are simultaneously tightening controls, not only restricting the use of single-use plastic packaging but also imposing mandatory requirements on chemical residues and environmental certifications for cleaning products, creating a policy synergy with the EU.

Compliance penalties have significantly increased: the EU's penalties for non-compliant products include market bans and hefty fines, while some US states implement a "per-use penalty" mechanism, directly impacting the stability of suppliers' supply chains.

2. The Transformation Pains and Market Opportunities of the Cleaning Industry Under the Plastic Ban

The core impact of the plastic ban is concentrated in two dimensions: "chemical composition restrictions" and "plastic packaging control," creating both pressure for industry transformation and new market opportunities.

The Compliance Dilemma of Traditional Cleaning Products: Traditional chemical cleaners face a double challenge. On the one hand, their surfactants, preservatives, and other ingredients may trigger the REACH SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) list. On the other hand, their plastic packaging must meet recycling and recyclability requirements, leading to a 12%-15% increase in packaging costs.

Market Demand Accelerates Shift Towards Environmental Protection: The global market size for environmentally friendly cleaning agents exceeded $42 billion by 2025, with annual growth far exceeding that of traditional products. The overall cleaning industry is projected to reach $300 billion, with chemical-free and low-plastic-dependent cleaning solutions becoming the core engine of growth.

Compliance Pressure on Buyers Transforms into Essential Procurement Needs: EU public procurement explicitly favors products with "less packaging, reusability, and sustainable certification," forcing distributors to prioritize environmentally compliant cleaning equipment to capture the government and corporate procurement market.

3. AMARE Chemical-Free Cleaning: Three Core Advantages for Precise Adaptation to New Environmental Regulations

AMARE high-temperature, high-pressure steam cleaners focus on "physical cleaning," fundamentally addressing the compliance pain points of traditional cleaning products and achieving comprehensive compatibility with new environmental regulations in Europe and the United States.

**No Chemical Additives:** Completely avoids the risks of chemical restrictions. AMARE relies on high-temperature, high-pressure steam (temperatures up to 120℃+) to achieve physical cleaning and sterilization without adding any chemical cleaning agents. This eliminates the use of prohibited and restricted substances such as PFAS, microplastics, and phthalates from the source, 100% complying with the restrictions of Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation.

**No Dependence on Plastic Packaging:** Meets packaging sustainability requirements. The product itself requires no chemical reagents or consumables, completely eliminating reliance on single-use packaging such as plastic bottles and bags used in traditional cleaning agents. It does not need to meet plastic recycling content standards and avoids the compliance costs of packaging sorting and recycling, perfectly adapting to the full life-cycle requirements of the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.

**Carbon Reduction and Recycling Attributes:** Aligns with green procurement guidelines. AMARE's chemical-free nature allows wastewater to meet discharge standards without additional treatment after cleaning. A single unit can reduce carbon emissions from chemical detergent production and wastewater treatment by approximately 0.8 tons annually, fully complying with the EU's Green Public Procurement (GPP) carbon reduction assessment standards, giving buyers a competitive edge in bidding.

4. Why Choose AMARE?

Compliance Guarantee: Zero-risk entry into core European and American markets. AMARE's chemical-free and plastic-free consumables design directly avoids multiple risks related to chemical registration and packaging compliance, helping distributors avoid cumbersome processes such as REACH certification and packaging testing, quickly gaining market access.

Cost Optimization: Reduced long-term operating costs. Eliminating the need to purchase chemical consumables and associated plastic packaging reduces inventory backlog and packaging recycling costs; it also avoids the risk of fines for non-compliance, significantly improving supply chain profitability stability.

Market Competitiveness: Seizing the environmental benefits market. As the global cleaning industry transitions towards "carbon neutrality," AMARE caters to the green cleaning needs of various scenarios, including homes, businesses, and healthcare. Its product characteristics precisely target the global organic cleaning product market, which is growing at 8.24%, helping distributors gain a differentiated advantage in the "dumbbell-shaped" competitive landscape.

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