# Cartridge Cleaning Products iQClean Lets You Refill to Minimize Plastic Waste By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iqclean References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/eco_sustainability/iq/) & [iqclean](http://www.iqclean.com/index2.php) Started by the Canadian company [Planet People](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageloc-tru-face), iQClean is a series of cleaning products that feature [refill cartridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanity-groups) that you're able to dilute at home, [minimizing plastic waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grove-co-spring-collection). iQClean is made with non-toxic and environmentally sustainable ingredients, reducing your exposure to harmful carcinogens. Planet People is a company that's acutely aware of "greenwashing," the marketing industry's die-hard tactics to give the illusion that they're selling environmentally-friendly products. iQClean is the antithesis of that, offering a truly commendable product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Refillable Cleaning Products:** iQClean's refillable cartridges offer a solution to minimize plastic waste and promote sustainability in the cleaning industry. - **Non-toxic Cleaning Solutions:** iQClean's use of environmentally sustainable ingredients presents opportunities for the development of safer and healthier cleaning products. - **Eco-conscious Consumer Products:** iQClean's focus on reducing plastic waste and avoiding greenwashing aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly consumer goods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cleaning Products:** iQClean's cartridge cleaning products disrupt the traditional cleaning products industry by offering a more sustainable and eco-friendly alternative. - **Home Cleaning Services:** The use of refillable cartridges in iQClean's products may disrupt the home cleaning services industry, as consumers are able to dilute and refill the products themselves. - **Environmental Consulting:** iQClean's commitment to sustainable and non-toxic cleaning solutions creates opportunities for environmental consulting firms to provide expertise and guidance in this sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Conscious Home Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iken-clean.md) - [Chic Sustainable Cleaning Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guests-on-earth.md) - [Tablet-Based Cleaning Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-lake.md) - [Expanded AI Cleaning Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastno.md) - [Eco-Friendly Household Cleaning Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-mineral.md) - [Biodegradable Scent-Free Refills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-athome-refill-station.md) - [Refillable Aluminum Cleaning Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleancult-2.md) - [Eco-Friendly All-Purpose Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-allpurpose-cleaners.md) - [Sustainable Toilet Cleaning Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-cleaning-kit.md)