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Posted by [Cold Jet](https://blog.coldjet.com/author/cold-jet) on Aug 13, 2025 9:30:00 AM Share this post - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Listen to the blog! 8:03 # Dry Ice is an Environmentally Sustainable Cleaning and Transportation Solution As environmental concerns continue to shape business priorities worldwide, companies are increasingly seeking ways to align their operations with **[sustainability](https://www.coldjet.com/sustainability/?cmp_int=enBlogHS)** goals. One solution is **[dry ice blasting](https://www.coldjet.com/dry-ice-blasting/?cmp_int=enBlogHS).** But is this cleaning method truly **eco-friendly**? The answer is a resounding yes! This blog will walk you through the facts, numbers, and proof that dry ice blasting is an eco-friendly cleaning solution! ## What Makes Dry Ice Environmentally Friendly? In an era where businesses are increasingly seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional cleaning methods, dry ice emerges as a solution that transforms industrial waste into an environmentally responsible cleaning method. Dry ice blasting is: - **Water-free** - **Waste-free** - **Chemical-free** ### Carbon Capture and Utilization: Giving CO2 a Second Life The foundation of dry ice's **eco-friendly** credentials lies in its unique production process. **Dry ice** is manufactured from recycled CO2 through a **carbon capture and utilization** (CCU) process. Rather than allowing industrial CO2 emissions to enter the atmosphere, this waste carbon dioxide is captured at industrial and biogas facilities, recycled, and converted into a valuable cleaning medium. The CO2 that would have been discarded as waste is given a second life as a cooling and cleaning medium through premium CO2 blasting equipment, creating an **environmentally friendly** cycle that benefits both business and the environment. ### Water Conservation Traditional sanitation processes often require excessive water use, contributing to resource depletion and wastewater management challenges. It has been estimated that up to 40% of water used at industrial facilities is used for sanitation purposes. **Dry ice blasting** requires no water. The industrial cleaning solution helps to preserve this precious resource while eliminating the environmental and health effects associated with chemical cleaning products.   ### Reducing Materials, Waste, and Chemicals Traditional cleaning methods often rely on single-use products like rags, pads, and brushes that contribute to landfill waste. They also typically involve solvents that emit various man-made greenhouse gases. CO2 is found naturally in our environment and using dry ice eliminates the emissions of several harmful man-made gases. **Dry ice blasting** significantly **reduces materials** needed for cleaning operations. This **waste reduction** approach aligns with circular economy principles and helps companies minimize their environmental footprint. ![Environmental Sustainability of dry ice](https://blog.coldjet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Environmental%20Sustainability%20at%20Cold%20Jet.png?width=1229&height=200&name=Environmental%20Sustainability%20at%20Cold%20Jet.png) **[Learn more about Dry Ice Blasting vs. Alternative Cleaning Methods](https://blog.coldjet.com/dry-ice-blasting-vs.-alternative-cleaning-methods/?cmp_int=enBlogHS)** ![dry ice sustainability](https://blog.coldjet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RECYCLE-4000x4000-c38c18a.png?width=515&height=515&name=RECYCLE-4000x4000-c38c18a.png) ## Regulatory Recognition and No Additional Emission Scoring **The use of dry ice for general cleaning or product temperature regulation does not add to your greenhouse gas emissions/CO2e or carbon footprint calculation.** Regulatory agencies such as the EPA and CARB have commented on dry ice cleaning. Both agencies, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), note that cleaning with dry ice does not contribute to your **greenhouse gas emissions score.** **California Air Resources Board (CARB)** has stated: "Because dry ice is recycled CO2, it will not contribute to your greenhouse gas score. In the calculation of a carbon footprint, CO2 is accounted for at the producer level. It is not counted a second time at the point of use." This **no additional emission scoring** approach recognizes that dry ice utilizes already-existing CO2 rather than creating new emissions. The **Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)** has also confirmed that **dry ice cleaning** users are not required to report under current greenhouse gas reporting programs, further validating its minimal environmental impact. So, if cleaning with dry ice isn’t the issue, where does the excess CO2 in our environment come from?  Animal respiration is believed to add 28 million tons of CO2 per day into the atmosphere. By contrast, the entire U.S. CO2 industry can supply only 25,000 tons of dry ice per day, and 95% of this amount is from by-product sources, or less than 0.04% of the other sources combined. Commercial CO2 emissions, those industrial processes that provide the feedstock CO2 to manufacture dry ice, are around 22 million tons/year or around 0.05% of the total emissions. That means the commercial CO2 market represents 0.0000021% of the CO2 in our atmosphere. That noted, the commercial CO2 market (the source for dry ice) is not the major issue with overall global CO2 emission issues. The emissions from dry ice blasting are negligible.   ![Industrial Sources of Commercial CO2](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeOavvYdHrwvdDw8buBhztzra9M6G1dyXUl3bxwCuH-q3V7l0nLLNYBd9ON3SB3izwuq72CZr7CyNPbw7sDR6xvA6NFSAGxL9BGaO3mrC6jSaENB6uZQRz1ji1Vt4H2wxG_kH-pw2Q6DSJsLLjBoIB4faaWS6NmG3uZNm6WW6YA3ljNZ7mAj1s?key=eo-39kr7jIZceYXWxXfn5w)   ## Sustainability in Cold Chain Management Dry ice offers a compelling, **eco-friendly** alternative for cold chain shipping. Unlike refrigerated trucks that create emissions, dry ice produces **no additional emissions**. As it sublimates, the shipment gets lighter, which improves fuel efficiency for transport. By replacing resource-intensive gel packs, businesses can achieve a more **sustainable** and cost-effective approach to keeping goods cold.   In our **[dry ice production](https://www.coldjet.com/dry-ice-production/?cmp_int=enBlogHS)** line, we have introduced the **[RE-CO2 Recovery Systems](https://www.coldjet.com/our-equipment/dry-ice-production-equipment/co2-recovery-system/?cmp_int=enBlogHS).** Our RE-CO2 units capture revert CO2 from the vent of a dry ice pelletizer and circulate it back into themselves. Within the recovery unit, the gaseous CO2 is cooled and compressed to create liquid CO2 that is then piped right back to the dry ice pelletizer.    Our **RE-CO2 Recovery Systems** allow dry ice producers to nearly double their dry ice output by collecting revert gas during production and recycling it to make more dry ice pellets with less liquid CO2 (LCO2). Offering a modular design and multiple liquefaction capacities, we ensure that you will **drastically improve the conversion rate of LCO2-to-dry ice.**   ![CO2 Recovery System](https://blog.coldjet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/COLD-JET-CO2-RECOVERY-SYSTEM.gif?width=634&height=634&name=COLD-JET-CO2-RECOVERY-SYSTEM.gif)   [Learn more about the recovery systems!](https://www.coldjet.com/our-equipment/dry-ice-production-equipment/co2-recovery-system/?cmp_int=enBlogHS) ## Monitoring Environmentally Responsible Cleaning   Dry ice blasting has entered the digital Industry 4.0 age of technology, offering a **sustainable cleaning solution** that can now be remotely monitored for optimal efficiency and environmental performance. Today, the entire cleaning process can be remotely monitored, using **[Cold Jet CONNECT](https://www.coldjet.com/parts-services/cold-jet-connect/?cmp_int=enBlogHS).**   This combines information into a narrative that enables better decision-making, accelerating your return on investment through increased machine efficiency and uptime. Keeping the blaster in top working condition and having insight into the cleaning process provides accurate cleaning times to facilitate better downtime scheduling as well as control cleaning costs.   ![Cold Jet IoT solution](https://blog.coldjet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CJ%20CONNECT%20screenshot.png?width=867&height=439&name=CJ%20CONNECT%20screenshot.png)       ## The Bottom Line: Yes, Dry Ice is Truly Sustainable The evidence is clear: dry ice represents a truly **sustainable cleaning solution** that addresses multiple environmental challenges simultaneously. By utilizing recycled CO2 through carbon capture and utilization, dry ice cleaning prevents additional emissions while eliminating the negative externalities of traditional cleaning methods. As companies increasingly focus on **reducing emissions**, **reducing waste**, and **reducing materials**, **dry ice blasting** stands out as a proven, **environmentally friendly** solution that supports sustainability goals while delivering superior performance. **Dry ice** is more than just eco-friendly – it's a revolutionary approach that transforms waste into value, eliminates harmful chemicals, and supports the transition toward **environmentally sustainable** industrial practices. Solutions like dry ice blasting prove that innovation and sustainability work hand in hand to create a **healthier planet** for future generations.   We are committed to reducing materials, waste, and emissions from our business and equipment, from production to operation. 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Dry ice blasting is a genuinely sustainable cleaning method for four reasons. First, it is water-free, eliminating a process that accounts for up to 40% of water use at industrial facilities. Second, it is waste-free because dry ice sublimates into gas on impact, leaving no secondary cleaning media or hazardous waste streams to dispose of. Third, it is chemical-free, eliminating the toxic solvents and single-use products typical of traditional cleaning. Fourth, the dry ice itself is made from recycled CO2 captured at other industrial processes through carbon capture and utilization (CCU), so it does not add new emissions to the atmosphere. Both the EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have confirmed that dry ice cleaning does not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions scoring." }, "name" : "Is dry ice blasting environmentally friendly?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Dry ice is produced through carbon capture and utilization (CCU): waste CO2 generated by industrial and biogas facilities is captured before it would have entered the atmosphere, then recycled and converted into solid dry ice. The CO2 that would otherwise be discarded as a waste product is given a second life as a cooling and cleaning medium. Because the CO2 is already accounted for at the producer level, using it again as dry ice does not create new atmospheric emissions — it simply delays the release of CO2 that was already going to enter the atmosphere from the original industrial source." }, "name" : "How is dry ice made from recycled CO2?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "No. The use of dry ice for general cleaning or product temperature regulation does not add to a company's greenhouse gas emissions, CO2 equivalent (CO2e), or carbon footprint calculations. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has stated: 'Because dry ice is recycled CO2, it will not contribute to your greenhouse gas score. In the calculation of a carbon footprint, CO2 is accounted for at the producer level. It is not counted a second time at the point of use.' The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed that dry ice cleaning users are not required to report under current Greenhouse Gas Reporting Programs." }, "name" : "Does dry ice blasting add to a company's carbon footprint or greenhouse gas emissions score?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The commercial CO2 market — including all industrial processes that produce the feedstock CO2 for dry ice manufacturing — represents an extremely small fraction of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Annual commercial CO2 emissions are approximately 22 million tons per year, or about 0.05% of total CO2 emissions, equivalent to roughly 0.0000021% of CO2 in the atmosphere. For context, animal respiration alone adds an estimated 28 million tons of CO2 per day. The entire U.S. CO2 industry supplies only 25,000 tons of dry ice per day, and 95% of that is sourced from industrial byproducts — less than 0.04% of other sources combined. Emissions associated with dry ice blasting are negligible in the broader greenhouse gas picture." }, "name" : "How much does the commercial CO2 industry contribute to atmospheric CO2?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Dry ice blasting eliminates water entirely from the cleaning process, which is significant because up to 40% of water used at industrial facilities goes to sanitation. Traditional sanitation processes also generate wastewater that requires treatment and management before disposal. By replacing water-based cleaning with dry ice blasting, facilities preserve a critical resource, reduce wastewater management costs, and eliminate the environmental and health risks associated with chemical cleaning agents typically mixed with cleaning water." }, "name" : "How does dry ice blasting help with water conservation?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The Cold Jet RE-CO2 Recovery System captures revert CO2 gas from the vent of a dry ice pelletizer and circulates it back into the production process. Within the recovery unit, the gaseous CO2 is cooled and compressed back into liquid CO2, which is then piped directly back to the dry ice pelletizer to make additional pellets. This system nearly doubles dry ice output by recycling revert gas, drastically improving the conversion rate of liquid CO2 to solid dry ice. The result is more dry ice produced per unit of liquid CO2 input, reducing the resource intensity of dry ice production and reinforcing the environmental advantages of the technology." }, "name" : "What is the RE-CO2 Recovery System and how does it improve dry ice sustainability?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Dry ice offers a more sustainable cold chain shipping alternative than refrigerated trucks or gel packs. Unlike refrigerated transport, which generates emissions from refrigeration unit operation, dry ice produces no additional emissions during shipping. As dry ice sublimates during transit, the shipment also gets progressively lighter, which improves fuel efficiency for the transport vehicle. By replacing resource-intensive gel packs that require manufacturing, return logistics, and eventual disposal, businesses using dry ice achieve a more sustainable and cost-effective approach to temperature-controlled shipping." }, "name" : "How does dry ice compare to other cold chain shipping methods environmentally?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Yes. Dry ice blasting supports multiple ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability reporting objectives. Environmentally, it uses recycled CO2 with no additional emissions scoring, eliminates wastewater generation, removes chemical solvents and single-use cleaning products from operations, and aligns with circular economy principles by transforming industrial waste CO2 into a useful cleaning medium. Socially, it improves worker safety by eliminating exposure to harsh chemical cleaning agents. 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