Earth Breeze invests $5.89M to build eco-friendly laundry detergent manufacturing facility in Kentucky
Earth Breeze, a producer of environmentally friendly laundry detergent sheets, has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. The company, which creates plant-based laundry detergent sheets designed to reduce plastic waste, will invest $5.89 million into the project, creating 226 new jobs for the surrounding area. The 81,250-square-foot facility will handle multiple aspects of the production process, including blending, drying, processing, packaging, order fulfillment, and quality control, as well as research and development. The new facility will provide a range of positions, from facility directors and production operators to quality control specialists and administrative associates.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Ben Smith, COO of Earth Breeze, said, “We are incredibly grateful to the state of Kentucky for their outstanding support and partnership throughout this journey. From the very beginning, the state has demonstrated a clear commitment to fostering growth and innovation, helping us navigate every step with care and efficiency. Kentucky’s strong workforce, business-friendly environment, and collaborative spirit have made it the perfect home for Earth Breeze. This investment is not just about expanding our operations – it’s about building a sustainable future together with the Harrodsburg community. We are excited to bring new opportunities, create quality jobs, and be part of Kentucky’s continued economic success.”
Gov. Andy Beshear, added, “We’re excited to welcome Earth Breeze to our New Kentucky Home. This project will create quality jobs and opportunities for the Harrodsburg community, and I can’t wait to see this innovative company succeed.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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