It’s not just water reclaim and biodegradable chemicals; the carwash industry is opening up to all kinds of eco-friendly business practices.

In her article, featured in Professional Car wash & Detailing Magazine, “What Can Green Do For You?” Kate Carr explains:

“There is a green solution for every operation; from small efforts like recycling programs or reducing paper waste, to bigger ideas like wind turbines and LEED certification. The trick is finding the match for your carwash and deciding how to present it to your customers. Not every market has a niche for green consumers, and choosing to broadcast your green business practices is at your discretion.

At a minimum, every operator should consider the cost savings and efficiencies that result from eco-friendly choices. After all, when you can’t raise the cost of a carwash or squeeze another car down the tunnel, that’s all you have left.”(Read Article Here)