Driving Change: The Impact of Social Spin’s Green Transition in the First 100 Days 

In the first 100 delivery days since transitioning to a hybrid van, Social Spin has not only doubled its fuel efficiency but also significantly optimized its delivery operations, thanks to the Green Loan Fund offered by  Local First Arizona and their partner, Growth Partners Arizona. This strategic shift has halved our daily mileage, leading to fuel cost savings of approximately $4,705 annually. It has also allowed our team to process  41,600 additional pounds of laundry annually. These operational improvements and increased processing capabilities are generating an estimated $62,400 in additional revenue annually, resulting in a net benefit of around $67,000 per year—all while enhancing service delivery and reducing environmental impact. 

• By switching to a hybrid van, Social Spin has doubled its fuel efficiency, moving from 18 miles per gallon to 36 miles per gallon. 

• The switch to a hybrid van inspired us to reevaluate and optimize our delivery routes. By consolidating multiple timeframes into a single, more efficient route timeframe, we've significantly cut daily mileage in half. This not only reduces fuel consumption but also diminishes wear and tear on our vehicles. 

• This route optimization has also allowed us to reduce our team's driving hours by 20 hours per week.  

• With the reduced need for extensive driving, our team can now process an additional 41,600 pounds of laundry annually.  

• The enhanced processing capability creates a substantial opportunity to generate approximately $62,400  in additional revenue each year. This increase in revenue, combined with the savings from reduced fuel costs, contributes to an annual benefit of approximately $67,000. 

• In just 100 delivery days since transitioning to our new hybrid van, we've driven 16,773 miles and made  1,372 stops. These stops include visits to homebound individuals who benefit from our free laundry service. 

• The switch to a more efficient vehicle has resulted in saving 467 gallons of gas so far. 

• These fuel savings amount to approximately $2,000, considering the current Arizona average gas price  of $4.03 per gallon. We are proud to reinvest these savings back into our purpose-driven laundromat and laundry services, enhancing our ability to serve and uplift the community. 

• The transition to a hybrid van has significantly reduced the time our team spends refueling. In Arizona's intense heat, every minute less spent at the gas station means more comfort and safety for our staff,  improving job satisfaction and reducing heat-related risks.