CORNWALL, UK. 7th January, 2025 - Kuishi, the sustainability-driven brand renowned for its eco-conscious products, has unveiled the UK’s first carbon-positive dispensing solutions for homes and businesses. Designed to reduce single-use plastic waste drastically, these refillable dispensers are a revolutionary step in making everyday products more sustainable.
In the past year alone, Kuishi has helped businesses and individuals avoid disposing of over 1 million plastic bottles by refilling their soap dispensers instead of purchasing individual plastic soap bottles, often disposed of after use. This significant milestone highlights Kuishi’s dedication to reducing plastic waste and promoting environmentally responsible practices.
Following a highly successful year, where Kuishi partnered with forward-thinking hotels such as The Pig and Jumeirah Port Soller, the company is now set to bring its products and services to the U.S. market in the second quarter of 2025.
What Makes Kuishi’s Solutions Carbon Positive?
Unlike carbon-neutral products that merely offset their environmental impact, Kuishi’s aim is to remove, prevent or offset 20% more carbon from the atmosphere than it takes to manufacture, deliver, use and eventually recycle their products, often called cradle-to-grave. This is achieved through:
Refillable Design: Each soap dispenser is specifically designed to be refilled, eliminating the need for single-use plastic bottles and dramatically reducing waste.
Sustainable Materials: Crafted from durable, reusable, and recyclable materials such as glass, these dispensers are built to last.
Ethical Manufacturing: Production processes emphasise low-carbon manufacturing and use renewable energy where possible.
Offset and Beyond: Kuishi partners with organisations like Carbon Sense, who not only accurately calculate their product's carbon footprint but also arrange to ethically offset carbon by supporting carbon capture initiatives, reforestation projects, and renewable energy solutions, creating a net-positive environmental impact.
Reducing Plastic Waste: A Core Mission
The staggering number of plastic bottles discarded annually poses a significant challenge for the planet. Kuishi’s refillable dispensing solutions provide a practical alternative by replacing single-use plastics with elegant, reusable designs for homes and businesses.
In the past year, Kuishi’s customers—including households, hotels, and businesses have refilled dispensers over 1 million times, saving the equivalent of over 1 million plastic bottles from landfills and oceans. This achievement reflects the growing adoption of sustainable practices and Kuishi’s pivotal role in helping reduce environmental waste.
“Our mission is to empower people to make a difference in their daily lives,” said Stephanie Melarickas, Founder and Director at Kuishi. “Refilling dispensers instead of throwing away single-use bottles is a small change that makes a big impact, and we’re proud to support our customers in that effort.”
Kuishi is currently seeking to support projects to reduce waste and plastic waste as part of its commitment to supporting local communities.
Kuishi is currently seeking to support projects to reduce waste and plastic waste as part of its commitment to supporting local communities.
B Corporation Certification and Commitment to Sustainability
Kuishi’s B Corporation certification, granted in 2024, underscores its dedication to balancing purpose and profit. B Corp certification is awarded to businesses that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
“Achieving B Corp status and launching the UK’s first carbon-positive dispensers are milestones that reflect our core mission,” said Mark Hopkins. “We’re not only rethinking how products are used but also tackling the larger issue of single-use plastic waste while positively impacting the planet.”
Transforming Sustainability for Everyday Use
Kuishi’s carbon-positive dispensing solutions do more than reduce waste—they redefine sustainability for the modern world. By offering elegant, refillable, and durable dispensers, Kuishi enables customers to adopt more responsible consumption habits without compromising quality or style.