Business

Another cleaning products impact startup, Pleasant State, is shutting down

- January 19, 2026 2 MIN READ

Australian sustainable cleaning product startup Pleasant State will close its doors after six years in operation, as cost-of-living pressures force environmentally-conscious consumers to make tough spending decisions. Founded in 2020 by Ami Bateman and Sian Murray, Pleasant State provides alternatives to traditional cleaning products and household sprays. Instead of relying on single-use plastics, Pleasant State… Read more »

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Climate Tech

These female founders set out to change household cleaning with an eco-friendly focus

- April 18, 2023 3 MIN READ

Concerns over cleaning chemicals and single-use plastics have led two female founders to launch a startup to create eco-friendly and more sustainable household cleaning solutions. Pleasant State  was founded in 2020 Ami Bateman and Sian Murray with a vision to rid households of toxic chemicals, replacing them with healthier, just-add-water cleaning solutions, also putting an… Read more »