SUSTAINABILITY

Better for you, your clothes & the environment

Eastern Drycleaners has your health, clothing and the environment at the forefront of everything we do. We only use modified alcohol, Hydrocarbon and Lagoon Wetcleaning - the most advanced cleaning technology available today.

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Your sustainable drycleaner & tailor

At Eastern, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As experts in dry cleaning and tailoring, we’re committed to eco-friendly practices that deliver a superior clean while being gentle on both the environment and your skin. Looking for a sustainable dry cleaner? Choose Eastern for a greener, cleaner future.

 

Eco-Friendly for a cleaner, greener tomorrow.

We are committed to investing in sustainable environmental practices. Continued investment in the latest environmental technology not only applies to the way we clean but also the reduced packaging materials, such as poly bags and wire hangers.

Being an end-to-end environmentally friendly dry cleaner doesn’t just mean what type of dry cleaning solvent you use, it also refers to the other waste-producing products you use, such as single-use plastic bags, and single-use wire hangers.

OUR SERVICES
 
 
 

An end-to-end environmentally friendly dry cleaner & tailor.

Biodegradable Sensene cleaning solutions
Our Sensene cleaning solutions have very high solvency power but are very gentle on fabrics. Textiles retain bright colours, dis-colouring is prevented and your items are left with a soft “touch” and a pleasant, clean smell. Our all-new Sensene cleaning solutions are biodegradable, have low aquatic toxicity and are an environmentally responsible textile cleaning solution. Great for you, your items and the environment.
100% PERC Free (perchloroethylene)
Conventional dry cleaning is one of those activities that few people think about when they consider environmental impact. For a long time, perc (short for perchloroethylene) was the most commonly used solvent in dry cleaning. Perc has been found to cause damage to the liver and kidneys, impaired memory, dizziness and headaches. It is also considered a potential carcinogen. For the safety of our customers, their families and our staff, Eastern is 100% Perc free. We are the only Dry Cleaner in Christchurch that has stopped using Perc completely. To find out more about the dangers of Perc, click here.
Get 25c back with our Hanger Re-Use Program
We designed our own hangers to create a high-quality hanger that is strong enough to be reused for decades. In incentivise change we offer a $.25 credit to our customers for each hanger they bring back to us. Our customers love our hangers because they look great, cling to the garments so they don't fall off the hanger and are surprisingly strong. We're reducing single-use items, one coat hanger at a time.
0% emission All-Electric delivery vans
Our delivery vans are all electric, 0% emission which we believe reflects the environmentally friendly approach Eastern has taken with the use of modified alcohol as our cleaning solvent.
Ongoing commitment to a sustainable future
Eastern Drycleaners will continue researching best practices, and the most up-to-date environmentally focused products. We want what you want, a sustainable future!