Welcome to the Bio-D blog page. To enhance the reading experience, our blog has been organised into categories. Company News provides updates on developments at Bio-D, offering insights into the latest happenings and behind-the-scenes stories. Hints & Tips deliver practical advice on sustainable living and adopting eco-friendly practices. Finally, Products & Ingredients reveal the story behind Bio-D’s products, highlighting their ingredients and contribution to a greener world.
The Growing Problem of Plastic Waste
We live in a world where single-use plastic is everywhere. From food packaging to cleaning products, plastic bottles are often discarded after just one use. In fact, only 9% of all plastic waste ever produced has been recycled. The rest ends up in landfills, oceans, or incinerators, contributing to pollution and climate change.
Household cleaning products are a major culprit in this crisis. The average UK home goes through dozens of plastic bottles each year just for cleaning. But what if you could keep your home spotless without creating unnecessary waste?
That’s where refilling with Bio-D comes in.
Why Refill? The Benefits of a Reusable Future
Refilling your cleaning products isn’t just an eco-friendly choice—it’s a smarter, more sustainable way to clean. Here’s why making the switch matters:
By reusing bottles instead of discarding them, we can significantly cut down on plastic waste. Even if a plastic bottle is recyclable, it still takes energy and resources to process it. Refilling eliminates the need for new plastic altogether.
Producing and transporting new plastic bottles generates huge amounts of CO₂ emissions. When you refill instead of buying new, you’re cutting out unnecessary manufacturing and transportation emissions, helping to lower your carbon footprint.
Many refill stores offer cleaning products at a lower cost per litre, meaning you get more for your money while doing something good for the planet. Bio-D’s 5L and 20L refillable cleaning products also provide long-term savings compared to buying smaller bottles repeatedly.
Refilling is part of a circular economy, where products are designed to be reused instead of disposed of. By choosing refillable cleaning products, you’re supporting sustainable business practices and helping to close the loop on waste.
We Need You: Together, We Can Tackle Single-Use Plastic
At Bio-D, we are committed to producing eco-friendly, refillable products, but we can’t do this alone. As manufacturers, we’ve made sustainable alternatives available—but we need you to make refilling a habit.
Refilling one bottle may seem insignificant, but when thousands of people make the switch, the impact is massive. Every refill means fewer plastic bottles being produced, fewer resources used, and less waste ending up in landfills or oceans.
Together, we can make single-use plastic a thing of the past.
Plastic: The Real Story
Plastic bottles have been labelled the “bad guy” in sustainability conversations, but the reality is more complex. When reused, plastic bottles are actually more environmentally friendly than single-use pouches or glass alternatives.
The issue isn’t plastic itself—it’s how we use it. Plastic only becomes harmful when treated as a single-use item. By refilling and reusing your bottles, you’re turning plastic into a sustainable material that reduces waste and lowers carbon emissions.
How Bio-D is Leading the Refill Revolution
At Bio-D, we believe cleaning should be kind to both people and the planet. That’s why we’ve designed our entire range to be refillable, biodegradable, and cruelty-free.
Our Refillable Cleaning Products:
✔ Bio-D Washing Up Liquid – Tough on grease, gentle on hands, and available in refill sizes.
✔ Bio-D Laundry Liquid – A powerful, plant-based alternative to mainstream detergents.
✔ Bio-D All Purpose Sanitiser – Neutralises 99.9% of bacteria without harmful chemicals.
✔ Bio-D Fabric Conditioner – Softens clothes naturally without synthetic fragrances.
Our 5L and 20L refill sizes allow customers to top up at home or visit a local refill store to keep their bottles in use for years.
Where to Find Bio-D Refill Stores
We’ve teamed up with refill stores across the UK to make sustainable cleaning accessible to everyone. These refill stations allow you to bring your own bottles and fill up on Bio-D’s eco-friendly cleaning products, reducing plastic waste with every visit.
Find a refill station near you
How to Get Started with Refilling
Switching to refillable cleaning products is easier than you think. Here’s how to start:
Step 1: Choose Your Products
Decide which cleaning products you use most often and look for refillable options. Essentials like Laundry Liquid, Washing Up Liquid, and surface cleaner are great starting points.
Step 2: Get a Durable Bottle
You can reuse an old Bio-D cleaning bottle or other durable bottle.
Step 3: Visit a Refill Store or Buy in Bulk
If there’s a refill shop near you, bring your empty bottle and fill up. If not, buy a larger refill size from Bio-D’s website and top up your smaller bottle at home.
Step 4: Repeat!
Once you start refilling, it becomes a habit. Keep reusing your bottles, and you’ll never need to buy a single-use plastic cleaning product again.
The Future of Cleaning is Refillable
The days of disposable plastic bottles are numbered. More people are realising that sustainability isn’t just about recycling—it’s about reducing waste in the first place.
By switching to refillable cleaning products, we can all play a part in protecting our planet, cutting down on plastic waste, and reducing carbon emissions.
At Bio-D, we’re proud to be at the forefront of refilling. Our eco-friendly, plant-based cleaning products are designed to be refilled, reused, and repeated—because a cleaner home shouldn’t come at the cost of a cleaner planet.
Every little change helps. Together, we can make sustainable cleaning the norm.
Refill, reuse, repeat—it’s the future.
