CleanO2 produces vegan, palm‑oil‑free soap bars that incorporate potassium carbonate derived from captured CO₂ in building heating systems, permanently sequestering the carbon within the product. The soap delivers a natural‑oil, high‑lather cleanse while the company offsets lifecycle emissions through sustainable packaging and mangrove planting. Products are sold directly and via subscription.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Conventional personal‑care soaps are produced with ingredients and processes that generate greenhouse‑gas emissions, yet they offer no mechanism to reduce atmospheric CO₂. Consumers seeking everyday hygiene products have limited options that actively address climate impact.
Solution
CleanO2 transforms captured carbon into a functional ingredient for body‑care. Its proprietary CarbinX system extracts CO₂ from building heating systems, converts the gas into potassium carbonate (pearl ash), and incorporates this carbon‑rich compound into a natural‑oil soap base. The resulting bars deliver a silky, high‑lather cleanse while permanently sequestering the captured carbon, so each use contributes to net‑negative emissions. The formulation is vegan, free of palm oil, phthalates, parabens, and animal testing, and is packaged in FSC‑certified cardboard to minimize waste.
Target Audience
Eco‑conscious individuals who want daily personal‑care products that deliver measurable climate benefits, as well as retailers and boutique stores seeking certified sustainable hygiene lines.
Features
- CarbinX carbon‑capture unit: captures CO₂ from natural‑gas boilers and furnaces, then converts it to food‑grade potassium carbonate (pearl ash).
- Pearl‑ash integration: potassium carbonate acts as a mild alkalizing agent that enhances lather and locks captured carbon within the soap matrix.
- Natural‑oil formulation: blends olive, coconut, shea, avocado, and other plant oils for moisturising performance without synthetic surfactants.
- Vegan‑friendly, palm‑oil‑free, phthalate‑ and paraben‑free composition, complying with major cosmetic safety standards.
- FSC‑certified cardboard packaging that is recyclable and sourced from responsibly managed forests.
- Carbon‑offset shipping: each online order funds the planting of a mangrove tree through Ecologi, further reducing lifecycle emissions.
- Subscription option: automated repeat delivery with a 20 % price discount, encouraging continual use and sustained carbon‑sequestration impact.