[Bigpikle]

I look forward to this discussion and section, developing.

In the UK we have a very different context and legislation around this area. We have many people with a growing interest in 'going green' with recycling, energy consumption reduction etc becoming a bigger area. So far though, this does NOT typically extend to the valeting/detailing world. We have waste regulations that cover the trade element, but are universally ignored IMHO, and dont apply to domestic car washing, but no restrictions imposed by local government except hosepipe bans in times of summer draught.

I am simply an amateur, but detail a fair few cars pa. I started using harvested rainwater, with 2000L of tanks at my home for car and garden use, but this has since started me on a drive for more 'earth friendly' products and techniques. I have to admit to still being torn though...caught by the brands and marketing, while recognising rationally that products like Optimum, and others, offer great performance and green credentials.

I'd like to do more details for £ in 2009 and see a 'earth friendly' focus as a key USP, but as much as anything would like to be a catalyst to encourage more detailers to challenge existing and outdated views on how they should be working.