C-fold towels were once the standard hand drying medium in hospitals – but these have multiple disadvantages. It is relatively difficult to take out only one towel at a time from a C-fold dispenser, for example, which means that most users will extract a clump of towels. The unwanted products will then be discarded and ultimately wasted, driving up costs while having a negative environmental impact.
All hand towel dispensers should therefore be designed to give out only one sheet of paper at a time to help to reduce paper waste. For example, the Tork PeakServe Continuous Hand Towel Dispenser gives out sheets of paper singly so that washroom users are discouraged from taking out more than they need. The dispenser holds up to 2,100 towels, which means it is particularly suitable for general hospital washrooms attended by both patients and visitors.
The Tork Matic Soft Hand Towel Roll is ideal for use in washrooms and wash stations used by healthcare staff because the extra-soft towel will help prevent chapping and soreness, even with frequent use. Again, the dispenser has been designed to give out one towel at a time.
Hospitals can achieve further sustainability gains by changing their toilet roll systems. Jumbo rolls are often provided in large institutions because these ensure a long- lasting supply of paper. However, it is all too easy for the user to tear off an extra-long strip of paper from a jumbo roll which leads to overconsumption and potentially blocked toilets as well. It can also be hard for the cleaner to predict when the paper is likely to run out, which means they might be tempted to change a roll before it is entirely empty, discarding and ultimately wasting the remainder.
The Tork SmartOne Twin Mini Toilet Roll System reduces consumption up to 40% compared with jumbo roll dispensers since it delivers the paper one sheet at a time. A second roll may be inserted into the unit at any time to fit in with the cleaner’s schedule. The Tork SmartCore core removal system enables fast and easy refilling.
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New from Essity is Tork OptiServe, a toilet paper system which allows managers to use the same coreless toilet paper refills across an entire facility. The product has been designed to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact in the washroom.
It is becoming increasingly important for customers to improve their sustainability and reduce their environmental footprint. However, the huge amount of data available can make it difficult for customers to make informed decisions for their businesses and support their own sustainability goals.
Essity has responded by launching Tork Focus4 Sustainability, a programme which promotes transparency and helps customers meet their goals with accessible and reliable sustainability information. Tork Focus4 Sustainability provides a comprehensive summary of the key sustainability benefits of selected Tork systems.
Healthcare staff are keen to help support the environment. In April 2024, Nursing Times polled staff about their own ideas for sustainable change and their suggestions included stricter recycling policies, higher levels of telehealth and increased sharing of consumables to reduce waste.
The drive towards sustainability is gathering momentum. The NHS has reduced its carbon footprint for emissions by 14% since its net zero strategy was published in 2020, and since 1990, carbon emissions in the NHS have been cut by a massive 68%.
So, the NHS is greatly improving its practices to achieve a higher level of sustainability. The implementation of a raft of new emission-reducing measures – along with measures to reduce the amount of paper used – will play an important part in reducing the impact on the environment created by healthcare.
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