About TrueNorth
A Calgary pilot for practical, sustainable, community-driven cleaning.
We're building a refill-based cleaning products brand that starts small in Calgary, tests the model locally, and expands into Alberta communities through small refill and packaging units.
Brand story
Not a chemical brand — a community network.
TrueNorth Cleaning Solutions started with a simple observation: the cleaning industry ships a lot of water around, packages everything in single-use plastic, and rarely creates meaningful local work.
We think there's a better model. Source concentrates, tablets, or refill pouches. Mix and package locally. Employ people in your own city. Sell to households and businesses at a fair, recurring price. Refill. Repeat.
The pilot starts with three high-demand products — multipurpose cleaner, floor cleaner, and dishwashing liquid — built around a flexible, task-based workforce of seniors, youth, and community ambassadors.
Phase 1 lineup
- Multipurpose Cleaner
- Floor Cleaner
- Dishwashing Liquid
Future: Hand Wash · Glass Cleaner · Car Wash Shampoo
The problem
Five real problems we're trying to solve at once.
Cleaning products are mostly water
Pre-mixed bottles are roughly 90% water — we ship water across the country, then pay to recycle the plastic.
Plastic packaging adds up
Single-use bottles create real environmental pressure and curbside-recycling overload.
Seniors need flexible work
Many active seniors want meaningful, low-physical work close to home, on their own schedule.
Youth need first-job experience
Students and young workers struggle to find practical work that actually builds a resume.
Small businesses need affordable supply
Restaurants, mosques, schools, salons and offices are squeezed by cleaning product costs.
Our solution
A refill-focused, locally-packaged loop.
Lower shipping waste. Lower packaging waste. Local production. Community employment. Affordable cleaning products. A recurring refill model.
Source powder concentrates, tablets, or refill pouches
Mix locally with purified water where required
Package locally in Calgary
Sell through B2B, household bundles, refill systems, and community sales