Pedal Power: How Bio-D is Driving Sustainability One Bike Ride at a Time

At Bio-D, sustainability goes beyond our eco-friendly products, it’s part of our culture, our choices, and how we support our team every day.

Sustainability at Bio-D: More Than What’s in the Bottle

When people think of Bio-D, they often think of our ethically sourced, eco-friendly cleaning products and with good reason. For over three decades, we’ve been crafting high-performance, non-toxic household cleaners that are kind to the environment and safe for every home. But the truth is, our commitment to sustainability runs much deeper than what’s inside the bottle.

At Bio-D, sustainability isn’t just a feature of our products, it’s a value that drives every decision we make as a company. From the way we power our manufacturing processes to how our team members get to work each day, we’re constantly striving to reduce our environmental impact, inspire positive change, and lead by example.

In this blog post, we’re shining a light on what sustainability looks like behind the scenes at Bio-D, and how it’s built into the very culture of how, and where, we work.

Our People: Living the Values of Bio-D

Our team is the beating heart of Bio-D, and we’re proud to say that sustainability isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we live every day.

From right to left in the photo above: Rob, Jack, Steve, Mark, Marcus, Jay, and Graham are just a few of the dedicated team members who help keep Bio-D running smoothly. Whether it’s overseeing production, managing logistics, or keeping our facilities safe and clean, each member of our team plays a crucial role in bringing sustainable cleaning to homes across the UK and EU and they do it with pride.

But our team’s contribution to sustainability goes well beyond their daily roles. We actively support and encourage every member of staff to make greener choices, both in and out of the workplace. One way we do this is through our participation in the Cycle to Work scheme.

Encouraging a Greener Commute with Cycle to Work

The Cycle to Work scheme is a government-backed initiative that enables employees to purchase bikes and cycling accessories tax-free. It’s a fantastic way to make commuting more affordable and sustainable. At Bio-D, we’re proud to offer this benefit to all of our staff, helping to remove barriers and encourage cycling as a viable mode of transport.

Cycling to work offers a host of environmental and personal benefits:

• Lower carbon footprint: Cycling produces zero emissions, making it one of the greenest ways to commute.
• Reduced traffic congestion: Fewer cars on the road mean less air pollution and a quieter, cleaner community.
• Improved health and wellbeing: Regular cycling helps reduce stress, improve cardiovascular health, and boost mental clarity, something we wholeheartedly support as part of our commitment to employee wellbeing.
• Cost savings: With fuel prices fluctuating and public transport costs rising, cycling is an economical and empowering alternative.

By making cycling accessible and attractive, we’re not only supporting individual health, we’re investing in a healthier planet.

Embedding Sustainability Into Our Workspace

Supporting bike commuting is just one of many ways we weave sustainability into the fabric of our workplace. At our Hull based headquarters, we’ve taken deliberate steps to ensure our operations are as planet-friendly as possible:

• Energy-efficient lighting and machinery across our manufacturing floor help reduce electricity usage.
• On-site recycling facilities ensure we divert as much waste as possible away from landfill.
• Refillable product stations and bulk packaging options (like our 20L containers) reduce plastic usage at every stage.
• Low-waste office practices, such as digital-first documentation and paperless communication, reduce resource consumption.

We’re always looking for new ways to do better, because we believe that sustainability is a journey, not a destination.

Beyond the Factory Walls: A Culture of Responsibility

Sustainability at Bio-D isn’t confined to our products or even our premises. We’re building a culture of responsibility that extends to how we treat each other, our community, and the wider world.

Here are just a few ways our company culture reflects this:

• Mindful employer: As a Mindful Employer, we ensure all team members have access to professional support for their mental health when they need it. Wellbeing matters and we take it seriously.
• Health benefits for all: Every member of our team is enrolled in Simply Health, a healthcare plan that provides support for dental and optical care, physiotherapy, acupuncture, and more, making everyday healthcare more accessible.
• More time for life: We offer all staff an extra week of annual leave on top of the statutory minimum, because work-life balance is key to a happy and healthy team.
• Ethical purchasing: We source ingredients and packaging from suppliers who share our values, prioritising recycled content, minimal transport miles, and transparency in supply chains.

It’s not just about being green—it’s about doing good, every day, for people and the planet.

Walking the Talk: Certified and Recognised

Our cultural commitment to sustainability hasn’t gone unnoticed. We’re proud to be:

• A certified B Corporation, meeting rigorous social and environmental standards.
• Holders of the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, recognising our innovation and leadership.
• Vegan Society and Cruelty-Free certified, making our products ethical inside and out.

These recognitions reflect more than just the contents of our bottles, they speak to who we are as a company and a community.

What’s Next?

We’re always looking ahead at Bio-D. Whether it’s supporting more employees to cycle to work, investing in solar energy for our site, or finding new ways to reuse and refill packaging, our journey is ongoing—and we want others to come along for the ride.

Because when sustainability becomes part of your culture, your community, and your commute, real change happens.