WHY AWARE?
History
Through our work of over 30 years, researching and developing better ways to make products people love, we are one of Australia’s leading creators and manufacturers of eco-responsible household consumer products. Aware Environmental have successfully established many iconic Australian household brands endorsed by Planet Ark environmental group and approved by the National Asthma Council of Australia.
Commitment
We are dedicated to only using the latest and most innovative alternatives to mainstream formulas. All of our ranges are proudly palm oil free, cruelty free and made right here in Australia. Passionate and dedicated, our experienced team develop products that are truly effective, safe for families and environmentally friendly.
Vision
Our vision is to be Australia’s most ethical maker of sustainable household consumer products and to continue producing Australian products that make it simple for people to live a greener lifestyle. We are constantly striving to create effective yet safe products that are gentler on people, pets and the planet. Support for our products means creating a greener footprint together.
GREENER CLEANERS
CLEANING…
When trying to remove tough stains, the most heavy duty cleaning products can become an attractive option. However, there are far more natural products that clean just as effectively without exposing yourself or your family to health risks. Your bathroom, laundry, kitchen and drains are common areas where you can eliminate the use of chemical laden products.
BATHROOM
Some of the harshest chemical cleaners are found in the bathroom. Hydrochloric and sulphuric acids, or bleach, are strong corrosives that can irritate or burn the skin, eyes and respiratory tract.These products are often used when it’s too late, when mould attaches itself to soap scum or calcium build-up. Regular use of our eco responsible cleaners will avoid this issue.
LAUNDRY
The ingredients in common washing powders can trigger allergic reactions among adult and child allergy sufferers, as well as cause environmental damage. Skin irritation is often provoked by optical brighteners, which attach to clothes to make them appear ‘cleaner and brighter’, and synthetic fragrances, particularly those derived from petrochemicals. Phosphorus chemicals in common washing powders also feed blue-green algae in our waterways.
DRAINS
People don’t realise they have a drain problem until it’s too late and blockages cause unflattering odours. Then they go and buy chemical laden products to blast them clear. These products use sodium hydroxide, or caustic soda, and have in some cases caused serious alkaline skin burns. It’s better to use a more natural enzyme based drain cleaner as they are quite safe to use. Drain cleaning is something that should be done periodically throughout the year relying on the natural abilities of natural enzymes to break down organic build up.
AIR FRESHENING
Did you know that many aerosol air freshening products are about 2/3 aerosol propellant and typically include formaldehyde or other aldehydic compounds, a known carcinogen linked to allergic reaction, that can trigger asthma symptoms? To avoid bringing these intoxicating air fresheners into homes, look out for pump-spray bottles that contain natural essential oils rather than ‘fake’ synthetic fragrances.
DISHWASHING
Examples of dangerous and/or unsustainable chemicals found in “earth friendly” dish wash detergent products are:
1. Sodium Alkyl Sulfonate, or also and more correctly referred to as Sodium Dodecyl Benzene Sulfonate, as you can understand by the reference to “benzene” is made from unsustainable petrochemicals (although it is therefore palm oil free).
2. Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES); a very common ingredient in most dishwashing liquids, which is derived from palm oil (or palm kernel oil). It contains 1,4 Dioxane (a very toxic chemical) as a consequence of the sulphonation and reaction with ethylene oxide (yes another petrochemical).
3. DEA, which is sometimes combined with coconut or palm oil to form “Cocamide DEA”. This ingredient requires a cancer warning in some jurisdictions because of the potential to form cancer-causing nitrosamines.
