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SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT European Tissue Industry Launches new


central information hub for hand hygiene Dynamic, multilingual ETS website gathers news and scientific studies demonstrating the hygiene benefits of single use towels


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russels, Belgium – November 23, 2015 - The European Tissue Symposium (ETS) has launched a brand new website, which


offers a one-stop-shop for information and sound science. It will prove invaluable for anyone looking for details on the most hygienic way to dry hands following a visit to the washroom.


www.europeantissue.com is aimed at facilities managers, the HORECA sector and


the scientific, cleaning and healthcare community as well as the wider public. It houses the very latest studies, position papers and scientific consensus statement confirming that single use towels (including paper towels) offer an optimal level of hand drying hygiene. It also details their sustainability criteria and carries general industry news.


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Packed with facts and figures, the website features an upgraded site navigation that makes it more accessible and easier to scroll through for content. It also uses video and film to make it more dynamic and compelling. The site is available in English as well as five other European languages – French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish – and will serve as a highly effective channel in carrying the paper towel message across borders and communities.


Easy navigation, visual


A number of recent research studies have proved that hand drying with the humble paper towel provides the optimal level of hygiene after visiting the washroom and minimises the risk for the spread of microbes in the air when compared to warm air or jet air dryers. All information and visuals associated with this messaging can be viewed and downloaded. “We are delighted with our new-look website,” explained Roberto Berardi, Chairman of the European Tissue Symposium (ETS). “It is not only lively and a good read, but it acts as a showcase for the growing body of evidence demonstrating that hand drying resulting from single use towels is associated with lower numbers of microbes both on the hands and in the washroom environment. We hope its content will support facilities managers in making important decisions about the hand drying facilities they offer in a wide range of environments from sports stadia and airports through to schools and hospitals.”


http://europeantissue.com/sustainabil- ity/position-papers/hand-drying-systems/


www.europeantissue.com BIN DESIGN ENCOURAGES RECYCLING


Leafield Environmental, in partnership with the University of Greenwich, produced the Meridian Envirobin designed to encourage users to segregate recyclables from non-recyclable waste at source. Prior research indicated that as much as 70% of the waste generated in the university was recyclable so a twin-lidded bin was produced with a 70:30 split in favour of the recyclables stream. The ‘stop and think’ stimulus was achieved by putting a lift lid on the non-recyclable waste side while providing clear, instructional signage. The scheme turned out to be a great success, proving the concept and helping the University along its sustainability journey towards a Zero Waste goal. In order to meet other customer requirements, the 110 litre Meridian Envirobin has been developed further with


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iven a stimulus to ‘stop and think’, most people would prefer to recycle rather than commit waste to landfill.” Based on this concept,


a range of lid combinations that includes triple lids, and a round aperture module for cans, bottles or cups. A liquids reservoir and lid were also made available and soon after, a 100% open top version and a 70:30 split lid with both sides open.


Seeing the 100% open lid, a customer suggested that a lower version with a smaller capacity would be ideal for use in an office environment and the Mini Meridian was born with a capacity of 87 litres. All lids come in WRAP compliant colours, are interchangeable and can be complemented with clear instructional labelling and signage.


With so many lid combinations the Meridian range could now be considered as the most flexible and customisable waste collection and ‘segregation at source’ solution available.


For more information contact 01225 816541 www.leafieldrecycle.com


PSS MAGAZINE • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015


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