Orangetheory Fitness launches plastics-free biodegradable wipes in their gyms across Canada

New Natrulab Wipes Are Now Available At Orangetheory Studios Across Canada (CNW Group/OTF Canada Inc)

EDMONTON — On Apr. 19, Orangetheory Fitness announced that it has officially launched Natrulab biodegradable disinfectant wipes in its 110 locations across Canada. The wipes, which are manufactured with no harsh chemicals, and Orangetheory says they are the first to adopt this type of plastic-free sustainable product.

“As a national brand, we have the ability to enact significant change within our studios that will have long-lasting positive impacts on our environment,” says Blake MacDonald, President of Orangetheory Fitness Canada. “For years the fitness industry’s only option has been cleaning products that not only fully derived from plastic materials that will take hundreds of years to break down, but also includes harsh chemicals for cleaning. These new Natrulab wipes allow us to eliminate many of these chemicals in our studios to provide a more comfortable experience for our members and allows us to remove what would be the equivalent of 52 national hockey league ice surfaces in plastic materials from our landfills each year.”

The Natrulab wipes, which debuted in Orangetheory studios across Canada earlier this year, use a plant-based biodegradable viscose material, with safe cleaning ingredients that kill 99.9% of viruses, bacteria and fungi. The wipes, which are certified by Health Canada, are one of the first products in its class available for commercial use.

“We’re committed to not only being a leader with our fitness product, but also with our efforts in environmental sustainability,” MacDonald added. “We believe that these changes are essential to our operations and are committed to ensuring our members feel they have made the right choice trusting Orangetheory Fitness as their fitness solution.”