University of the West of Scotland and Aberdeen Laundry Services Limited KTP 24_25 R5

A commercial laundry in Scotland is overhauling its operations to cut energy and water use while boosting productivity. This matters because industrial laundries consume vast amounts of resources—heating water, running dryers, and processing tonnes of textiles daily. Many facilities operate with outdated equipment or inefficient workflows, wasting energy and water that could be saved. The project addresses a gap in how smaller, independent laundries can adopt best-in-class environmental practices without sacrificing speed or profitability. If successful, this work could transform a sector that quietly underpins hospitals, hotels, and restaurants. Clean linens and uniforms are essential for hygiene and daily operations, yet the environmental cost of producing them is rarely visible. By demonstrating that efficiency and sustainability can go hand in hand, the project offers a blueprint for other laundries to follow. The result would be lower carbon emissions, reduced water consumption, and a more competitive business—all without disrupting the services that keep other industries running.