Toledo-based JAWS International, Ltd. makes concentrated household cleaners in a patented Just Add Water system, replacing conventional water-filled spray bottles with reusable bottles and child-resistant refill pods. Founded around the mantra “Stop Shipping Water,” the company manufactures its cleaning products in Toledo, Ohio, with a focus on reducing packaging waste while maintaining high-performance cleaning. Several JAWS formulas carry the EPA Safer Choice label.
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Package FreePackage Free makes everyday laundry and cleaning products designed to reduce waste, a mission that grew from founder Lauren Singer’s zero-waste experiment of fitting her non-compostable, non-recyclable trash into a 16-ounce mason jar. Founded in 2014, the company is especially known for its three-ingredient laundry detergent and its development of a plastic-free laundry pod made with water-soluble wood pulp and cellulose paper. Its formulas are made and packaged in the USA, including at a partner facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.BROOKLYN, NY
Kinzua EnvironmentalSince 1974, Cleveland-based Kinzua Environmental has formulated, blended, and packaged eco-conscious cleaning and maintenance products in-house in the USA. The family-owned company develops concentrated, commercial-grade formulas for household problems, with enzyme products such as Urine B-Gone and Fly-Zyme illustrating its focus on tackling odors and organic buildup at the source. Its own lab and bottling operation supports consistent production while keeping sustainability central to the business.CLEVELAND, OH
CleancultCleancult grew from co-founder Ryan’s search for a household cleaner with ingredients he could actually recognize. The company makes refill-based cleaning products for home use, replacing disposable plastic packaging with recyclable paper cartons and reusable bottles. Its products are cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny certified.NEW YORK, NY
ChemStation International, IncFounded by George Homan in 1977, ChemStation International manufactures custom industrial cleaning and process chemicals and delivers them directly into refillable containers. Based in Dayton, the American-owned and operated company supports customers through a network of more than 60 manufacturing centers, pairing localized service with a system designed to reduce container waste. ChemStation also offers products recognized through the EPA Safer Choice program.DAYTON, OH