Mint Eco Car Wash and Detail Center is proud to share the results of its Annual Environmental Audit for 2023-2024. The Car Wash industry is not regulated, and no industry standard exists with respect to environmental practices. Therefore, Mint Eco publishes an annual, voluntary audit of its environmental footprint and practices. This audit reflects Mint Eco's dedication to minimizing its environmental impact and commitment to sharing its practices publicly, helping other car washes and non-car wash businesses address their environmental impact.
Mint Eco Car Wash believes that business and the environment can thrive together. The company's Environmental Promise embodies this belief:
“Mint Eco challenges the conventional belief that what is good for the environment is bad for business, and vice versa. As such, we will minimize our impact on the environment at every opportunity. We believe that this type of environmental stewardship is not only the right thing to do, but also good business for which we will be rewarded.”
“We have always placed the environmental posture of the company front and center with our members, guests, employees, and the community. The result of this posture was our name: Mint Eco Car Wash,” said Geoffrey Jervis, Owner and Co-Founder. “With the word ‘Eco’ on the door, we realize the importance of not only behaving in a manner consistent with our environmental commitment, but also going the extra step and actively communicating what we do."
This year, Mint Eco made several improvements in its commitment to sustainability:
1. Eco-Friendly Products: Expanded our use of biodegradable and non-toxic products in our detail business. Now, our entire detail business operates at the same high environmental standards as our Tunnels.
2. Water Conservation: Improved our water efficiency by preventing leaks, optimizing flow rates, and enhancing monitoring processes. These practices will lead to significant reductions in our water consumption.
3. Waste Reduction: Partnered with National Car Wash Solutions to use ultra-concentrated chemicals, cutting down on packaging. Switched to an eco-friendly waste management service to handle our reclaim water tanks.
4. Energy Efficiency: Identified inefficient equipment in the tunnel system, guiding future improvements. Adjusted drying system settings to reduce motor usage, lowering energy consumption per car.
5. Community Clean-Ups: Adopted Old Trail Park for our new Okeechobee Boulevard location and Chillingworth Park at our Palm Beach Lakes location. Mint Eco has hosted over 50 cleanups across the County, earning us the title of 2024’s Most Eco-Friendly Business by the Palm Beach Post.
"We're proud to honor our commitment to the environment," said Jervis. "We hope that our efforts will inspire other companies to take similar steps to reduce their footprint."
For Mint Eco's Environmental Audit and more information about the car wash and detail center, please visit mintecocarwash.com.