Changing how we make, distribute, use and dispose of everyday products is one of the biggest environmental challenges the world is currently facing," said the company. "It's also an issue where consumption habits are just as important as business models."

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Cif is committed to enabling people to use their Cif Power & Shine trigger spray bottles for life. If the trigger spray breaks, customers can call the Cif careline to receive a new trigger spray delivered free to their home.

ecorefill isn't harmful when used in the right way and, once diluted, is designed to be used as a spray. Should the concentrated liquid be spilled, there's negligible risk from accidental inhalation. No. ecorefill should only be used with the relevant kitchen or bathroom bottle as it has been specially designed for each bottle. The bottle also includes the relevant ingredient information, instructions and careline details.

With our broad portfolio, we’re well placed to trial a range of refill–reuse models across various product categories and formats, including personal care, beauty, laundry, home, hygiene and food. Since 2018, we have launched over 50 pilots. By the end of 2019 most Cif cream bottles will be made out of recycled plastic. Also, to make recycling easier, all outer wrappers will have perforations for trouble-free removal. In response to this combination of challenges, we created Cif ecorefill – a 10x concentrated refill that allows shoppers to buy one spray bottle, which they can then use for life. The projects that we’ve seen grow the fastest have been those where we have been able to communicate a very clear value proposition to consumers. News about our Dezeen Awards China programme, including entry deadlines and announcements. Plus occasional updates.

That’s why we’re now focusing on developing our refill and reuse strategy while scaling up the common successes and synergies. In many cases that’s not just related to sustainability – it’s about affordability and convenience too. Not only is e-commerce a fast-growing channel for Unilever as a whole, but it also provides invaluable insights and data which can help shape and support our relationship with consumers. News about our Dezeen Awards programme, including entry deadlines and announcements. Plus occasional updates. Dezeen Events GuideAs we are committed to people using their Power & Shine spray bottles for life, if the trigger spray breaks, we will deliver a new one free of charge. Good for consumers, the planet and our business

The need for an absolute reduction in plastic use is abundantly clear. A report by The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ – Breaking the Plastic Wave – found that ocean-bound plastic is set to triple by 2040 unless radical action is taken.Changing how we make, distribute, use and dispose of everyday products is one of the biggest environmental challenges the world is currently facing. It’s also an issue where consumption habits are just as important as business models. Sharing what we’ve learnt is a start, and we hope it will be useful. But global change needs a whole system behind it. We know we can’t do this alone, it requires buy-in from retailers, manufacturers, delivery services, civil society organisations and, of course, consumers. We also see a critical role for governments, especially in helping promote innovation and encouraging investment. We’ll keep collaborating to help make this happen. In addition to its in-store refill trials, Unilever launched at-home refill product, Cif Ecorefill, in 2019 which has since become the UK’s leading cleaning refill solution 4.