SUSTAINABLE BUILDING

Located in Ottawa’s National Capital Business Park, our state-of-the-art facility was designed with sustainability at its core. It integrates advanced environmental technologies and natural design principles that minimize our footprint and promote long-term efficiency. Key features include:

✔ Energy and water efficiency: Low-water fixtures, heat island–reducing roof design, and advanced lighting systems with motion and daylight control.

✔ Green spaces: Native, drought-tolerant landscaping, tree canopies, and on-site carbon compensation through more than 2,500 trees planted.

✔ Smart mobility: Electric vehicle charging, bicycle parking, and easy access to public transit.

✔ Waste and material stewardship: Comprehensive recycling and composting systems plus bird-friendly, low-impact materials that protect local fauna.

✔ Climate resilience: Naturalized bio-swales for flood mitigation and improved water management.

SUSTAINABLE CLEANING SOLUTIONS

We design every Dustbane solution to perform powerfully while minimizing its environmental footprint. 

Sustainability is built into every formula, packaging choice, and training program we deliver. Our product innovation focuses on:

✔ Green chemistry: Using safer ingredients that deliver exceptional cleaning performance with less environmental impact.

✔ Concentrated systems: Reducing plastic waste and transport emissions through highly concentrated formulas and reusable containers.

✔ Bio-based innovation: We have launched a selection of bio-based cleaners that remove soils effectively using natural enzymes and good bacteria without harsh chemicals.

✔ Certified performance: Numerous Dustbane products are ECOLOGO® and LEED compliant, and we maintain affiliations with trusted organizations so you can choose with confidence, knowing you’re making the right choice for your business and the planet.

✔ Responsible design: Our DB Series vacuums use up to 75% recycled plastic, and our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of durability and safety.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES

Community care is woven into Dustbane’s DNA. Inspired by our founder, Chester Pickering, we continue his legacy of helping others through initiatives that create lasting change.

Sustainability at Dustbane extends far beyond the products we make. We invest in programs and partnerships that create long-term positive impact for people and the planet.

Our ongoing initiatives include:

✔ Buy 1 We Plant 1: For every qualifying purchase, we help plant trees and restore kelp forests through verified reforestation programs.

✔ Acts of Kindness: Supporting local communities with initiatives that promote health, education, and environmental awareness.

✔ Mentorship & training: Helping organizations adopt greener cleaning programs that reduce waste, water use, and plastic dependency.

✔ Global alignment: Working toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on climate action, responsible production, and ecosystem restoration.