{"id":259,"date":"2011-05-07T09:47:14","date_gmt":"2011-05-07T09:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=259"},"modified":"2013-05-12T12:32:59","modified_gmt":"2013-05-12T12:32:59","slug":"panda-cleaners-greens-the-way-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/panda-cleaners-greens-the-way-to-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Panda Cleaners: Green’s the Way to Go"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>By PePe Castro<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2009, husband and wife tandem Christian and Zarah Juan invested some P600,000 to establish in Legaspi Village in Makati City Panda Cleaners, what may be the first ecologically friendly cleaner company in the Philippines. The business was somewhat expected since Christian\u2019s line of business was in laundry franchising, even if Panda\u2019s introduction was seen as an \u201cinjection of a new idea into the laundry segment,\u201d Zarah Juan says.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What makes Panda\u2019s services different from others in the market? \u201cThe difference is with the number of eco-partners Panda has,\u201d Juan says, adding that \u201cthese eco-partners have assured that the products Panda uses are either biodegradable or eco-friendly. That’s the edge that Panda will continue to use throughout its system.\u201d<\/p>\n

Interestingly, the finding of these eco-friendly partners served as the biggest challenge faced by the company. \u201cThe biggest challenge for us thus far was picking the right eco-partners,\u201d Juan says. \u201cWith so many companies saying they are now a green company, Panda has to screen and keep its standard very high. Only companies that are energetic about keeping the environment green will pass Panda’s screening.\u201d<\/p>\n

Going green is not complex, says Juan. \u201cFirst of all going green is simple. Basic recycling is a form of going green. Using bags other than plastic ones is a form of going green. These are beliefs that form into habits that people should be aware of. For companies that people look up to for services or goods, they should have green options so their customers can broaden their choices.\u201d<\/p>\n

Juan believes that business can co-exist with environmentalism. \u201cAs companies become more conscience of the impact their businesses have on the environment more and more will look at the aspect of giving back. It is Panda\u2019s belief that if you can balance profits and eco-living, you are already on the right track.\u201d<\/p>\n

Panda is already looking at penetrating other Asian markets as the first and only laundry company that has an environmental cause.<\/p>\n

For information, call (+632) 8175824 or 9189261643; fax 8932959; or visit www.greenleafbags.com.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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