Sustainability Report – Green Roots Moisturising Body Wash

1. Product Overview

Green Roots Moisturising Body Wash is a plant-based, biodegradable personal care product formulated with natural surfactants, botanical extracts, and eco-safe preservatives. The product aims to reduce environmental footprint across its life cycle—from raw material extraction to end-of-use wastewater discharge.

2. Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA)

A. Raw Material Impact

• Surfactants derived from coconut and sugar-based feedstock have a 40–60% lower carbon footprint than petroleum-based surfactants.

• Botanical actives (aloe vera, neem, essential oils) are renewable, low-toxicity, and free from persistent pollutants.

B. Manufacturing Impact

• Low-temperature blending reduces energy usage.

• Estimated energy use per 1000 bottles: ~28 kWh, compared to ~42 kWh in conventional formulations.

C. Packaging

• HDPE or PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) bottles reduce plastic-related emissions by up to 70% versus virgin plastic.

• Bottle is 100% recyclable and compatible with Indian municipal recycling systems.

D. Biodegradability & Water Safety

• Primary surfactants exhibit >90% biodegradability within 28 days, meeting OECD 301D standards.

• No microplastics, parabens, or formaldehyde donors → reduces aquatic toxicity.

E. Carbon Footprint Estimate (per 200 ml bottle)

Raw materials: 0.18 kg CO₂e
Manufacturing: 0.03 kg CO₂e
Packaging: 0.06 kg CO₂e
Transport (avg. 500 km): 0.04 kg CO₂e

Total Estimated Carbon Footprint:

≈ 0.31 kg CO₂e per bottle

This is 28–35% lower than conventional chemical-based body washes (0.45–0.52 kg CO₂e).

3. Scientific Calculation – Biodegradability Impact Reduction

Goal:

To quantify how switching from a petroleum surfactant to a plant-derived surfactant reduces environmental burden.

Assumptions:

• Conventional surfactant biodegradability = 65%

• Green Roots surfactant biodegradability = 92%

• Surfactant content per 200 ml bottle = 10% (20 g)

• Environmental persistence impact factor = 1 unit per gram of non-biodegraded surfactant

Calculation:

Non-biodegraded portion:

Conventional:
= 20 g × (1 − 0.65)
= 7 g persistent material

Green Roots:
= 20 g × (1 − 0.92)
= 1.6 g persistent material

Impact Reduction:

Reduction = 7 g − 1.6 g
= 5.4 g less persistent surfactant per bottle

Percentage Reduction:

= (5.4 / 7) × 100
= 77.14% reduction in environmental persistence

References

1. OECD Guideline for Testing of Chemicals 301D – Ready Biodegradability.

2. ISO 14040/44 – Life Cycle Assessment Standards.

3. Shen, L., Haufe, J., & Patel, M. (2009). Product overview and market projection of emerging bio-based plastics.

4. UNEP, Life Cycle Initiative, Surfactants Environmental Impact Report (2022).

5. Plastics Europe – HDPE and PCR Carbon Footprint Studies (2021).

6. IPCC Emission Factors for Transportation (2023).

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