5 Eco-Friendly Franchises We Love

In 2019, the global green technology and sustainability market was valued at $8.79 billion and, with a projection to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 24.3%, is expected to grow to $48.63 billion by 2027. Eco-friendly businesses provide necessary services with a mission to make a positive impact on the environment. 

Here are 1851 Franchise’s top five eco-friendly franchises that are striving for a greener future.

HHO Carbon Clean Systems

• Startup costs: $70,800-$131,600
• Units: 1
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In 2020, master automotive technician Jared English founded HHO Carbon Clean Systems, a novel and lucrative solution to carbon buildup to one of the industry’s most costly problems. English, who worked in the automotive industry after graduating from college, opened his own repair shop at 23 years old and has witnessed the negative impact of carbon buildup throughout his entire professional career. HHO Carbon Clean Systems performs hydrogen carbon cleaning, which removes carbon buildup on a wide range of engine components by turning water into hydrogen through electrolysis. This eco-friendly solution makes automotive carbon cleaning safer and more profitable for both customers and franchisees and because it isn’t chemical-based and has zero emissions, it can’t burn the skin or pollute the air we breathe.

Home Clean Heroes*

• Startup costs: $97,924-$120,037
• Units: 8
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Founded in 2017, Home Clean Heroes, a Virginia Beach-based home cleaning service, practices eco-friendly cleaning by carefully selecting materials and processes that are safe for the environment and proven effective in cleaning a home. The brand has set itself apart from competitors not only by providing a tech-savvy approach to cleaning and utilizing proprietary technology for operational efficiency, but by prioritizing environmentally safe cleaning practices and utilizing renewable resources. Some measures Home Clean Heroes takes to be environmentally friendly include microfiber towers and mop heads for reuse, reusable bottles, a primary cleaning agent that meets Green Seal Standards and a nontoxic, environmentally safe disinfectant certified to kill COVID-19 among other pre-emergent viruses. 

Renew Crew

• Startup costs: $100,000-$143,000
• Units: 27
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Renew Crew is a power washing franchise founded in 1993 and headquartered in Charlottesville, VA that is focused on ensuring the beauty of American homes and businesses through the use of eco-friendly products. The brand uses these exclusive products that are long-lasting and safe for children, pets and landscaping. With more than 20 years of experience, Renew Crew services Americans across 14 different states with its eco-friendly services.

Green Home Solutions*

• Startup costs: $50,475-$132,000
• Units: 200+

Green Homes Solutions was founded by Russ Weldon in an effort to help others achieve their entrepreneurial dreams and more importantly, to have a positive impact on the environment today and for generations to come. The brand provides comprehensive indoor air assessments and treatments to eradicate mold and mildew that don’t simply cover the problem but resolve it at the source. Green Home Solutions has expertise in the use of EPA-approved, plant-friendly treatments rather than harsh chemicals. 

Junkluggers

• Startup costs: $106,000-$231,000
• Units: 40+

Josh Cohen first got the idea for an eco-friendly junk removal service while studying abroad in Australia. When he returned to the U.S. in 2004, he began passing out fliers and soon realized  there was a huge demand for these services, thus Junkluggers was born. Since the brand’s founding, its mission has been to make the world a better place. With a goal to help eliminate 100% of waste from landfills by the year  2025, Junkluggers removes junk from clients’ homes by donating it to local non-profits or recycling it in an eco-friendly way.