The Cheeky Panda, the sustainable personal care, baby and beauty brand, is calling on retailers and wholesalers to stand by for a busy winter of colds and flu. The Cheeky Panda Facial & Pocket Tissues, Antibacterial Wipes and Handy Wipes are a must stock this coming season, following the recent rapid rise in flu cases in Australia, and significant increases in COVID numbers across the UK. The Cheeky Panda’s products are made of bamboo fibre, which is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. They are vegan-friendly, and the wet wipe range is certified cruelty-free, too.
Alex Winyard, UK FMCG Sales Manager at The Cheeky Panda says, “The health experts say we should prepare for a big, early wave of flu this winter, based on what Australia has just experienced. Firstly, the current strain is the same one that caused the bad UK influenza season in 2017-18. On top of that, many young children here haven’t encountered his strain of flu yet, so won’t have built up natural immunity. Stopping the spread of germs is extremely important and will be a priority for shoppers.”
There’s another pressing reason for stocking The Cheeky Panda’s tissues and wipes this cold and flu season. Unlike traditional tissues and wipes produced from wood pulp which are currently under threat from global supply issues, The Cheeky Panda’s range is made from sustainable, fast-growing, FSC approved biodegradable bamboo fibres. This means retailers and wholesalers needn’t worry about having empty shelves and out of stock lines due to paper and tissue supply shortages this winter, says Alex Winyard. “Paper and pulp mills across Europe are either being mothballed or closed due to energy price rises, so wood-based pulp products look likely to face supply issues over the coming months. The good news for the trade is, The Cheeky Panda’s bamboo-based products are immune to this as we have stocks ready to go in Europe.”
The Cheeky Panda Bamboo Facial Tissues are perfect for customers suffering from coughs, colds and flu to help reduce transmission when properly used and disposed of in a bin. Each offers a gentle and silky-smooth experience, leaving you wondering why you ever used tree-based tissues. They are completely plant-based, containing no additional plastic or harsh chemicals, and perfect for those who have allergies or skin conditions as they contain less tissue dust. The Cube Facial Tissues contain 56 tissues per box, with a 0.08kg carbon saving per box. The Flat Box Facial Tissues have 80 tissues per box, with a 0.11kg carbon saving per box, and the Pocket Tissues (Plastic Free) have 10 tissues per box, with a 1.5g plastic saving per pack.
The Cheeky Panda’s Antibacterial Wipes clean any surface quickly and easily. No sprays or other surface cleaners are required, and each pack of 100 wipes helps you reduce your Carbon Footprint by 0.4kg. Once the wipes have been used, dispose of them in a bin. Made with 100% biodegradable bamboo fibres and free from plastic, they will biodegrade over time, unlike most wipes. There are no harsh chemicals used, just bamboo, 99% purified water and 0.8% plant-derived cleaning agents. Free from fragrance, fertilisers, pesticides and chlorine bleach, the wipes are tough on dirt and stains but kind to skin.
The Cheeky Panda’s Handy Wipes are a pocket-sized way to clean any mess, from dirty hands to snotty noses, quickly and effectively. Made from fast-growing, FSC approved biodegradable bamboo fibres, these dermatologically tested wipes can be used across all ages and skin types. The wipes are plastic free and made with 100% biodegradable bamboo fibres, contain no harsh chemicals and are 99% water with no added fragrance. As well as reducing consumers’ carbon footprint, each pack of 12 wipes also prevents 24g of single use plastic entering the waste cycle, compared to a standard plastic-based wipe. In addition, The Cheeky Panda’s products are certified vegan-friendly, and its wet wipe range is certified cruelty-free.
A further benefit for stockists; consumers are becoming all too aware of the environmental impact of traditional paper tissues and wipes and will be keen to see an alternative solution. The Cheeky Panda’s tissues and wipes are kind to people and the planet, with 65% lower, cradle to grave carbon emissions than virgin tree-pulp paper. The remaining carbon produced through the production, manufacturing, and distribution is offset through its partnership with the World Land Trust’s Carbon Balanced programme. With the whole of the UK using over 68,000 tonnes of facial tissues per year, based on data from 2020, if everyone here switched to bamboo, the carbon saving would be huge.
“We’re heading for a perfect storm this winter,” says Alex Winyard, “with the new flu strain and low immunity levels causing high demand for tissues and wipes, in particular, environmentally friendly options. Add to this the likely shortage of traditional paper-based products, and with all this to deal with, it’s time for retailers to get stocked up and help their customers keep happy and healthy, with The Cheeky Panda’s sustainable bamboo tissues and wipes.”
To place an order or to discover more about the range, contact Alex Winyard at tradesales@cheekypanda.com.
To find out more about The Cheeky Panda visit https://uk.cheekypanda.com/
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