Every year, people in the UK throw away nearly 300 billion pieces of plastic, much of which is single-use and cannot be recycled.
For Lorraine, director of Speedy Iron, that statistic is unacceptable and she is determined that her business will be part of the solution, not part of the problem. To this end, Speedy Iron has switched to eco-friendly garment bags so that laundry and cleaning is no longer sent back to customers in non-recyclable thin plastic bag
Contact Us“This is our way of saying NO to single use plastic and doing our bit for a greener and more environmentally conscious world where fewer single use cleaning bags end up being thrown away”. Lorraine says “customers are completely behind the initiative and are very happy to pay a small fee to buy their initial bag, which is personalised to them and can be used again and again”
Made from breathable, washable and water resistant material, the new garment bags are made by The Green Garmento, a company featured on a recent episode of The Dragon’s Den. The bags have side zips so they can be easily slipped over clean garments to protect them on their trip home. When the clean clothes have been removed, a drawstring at the bottom of the garment bag quickly turns it into a useful laundry receptacle that the customer can use to transport their next batch of laundry and cleaning to Speedy Iron.
Contact UsLorraine adds “This is definitely the future for our business and we are looking forward to a day when all single use cleaning bags are consigned to history and not to landfill”
Speedy Iron are fantastic. They provide a first class service, are always really friendly and my clothes are perfectly ironed. They have started using reusable bags for hanging garments, so no plastic to worry about. I’d have no hesitation in recommending Speedy Iron Tetbury.
We cover a delivery and collection service within Tetbury, Malmesbury, Cirencester and surrounding villages.
All you need to do is contact us by email or phone and we will do the rest. We can collect and return from your doorstep or secure/dry place like a porch, garage or shed. We will advise you of the collection and delivery day and payment is required prior to delivery by calling the office or by arranging to pay by BACS.
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We have a quick drop off procedure where you can bring your ironing, laundry or dry cleaning in a bag with your name, address, contact details and requirements and leave on the table provided. We will carry out the work and contact you as soon as your order is ready for pick up.
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We take pride in our work and all items are hand finished to give that professional finish.
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We treat all garments with the utmost care and are fully insured for any unfortunate circumstances.
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All work is carried out where possible on the premise but occasionally we use specialist cleaners for difficult or unusual fabrics
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