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From optimising hygiene to supporting sustainability goals, the experts at WEPA explain the impact of innovative washroom dispensers
For facilities managers, maintaining high hygiene standards whilst prioritising sustainability requires innovative approaches that integrate quality products, energy-efficient practices, and waste reduction strategies into daily operations. An oſten overlooked yet crucial factor in meeting these objectives lies in the design of washroom hygiene products, particularly dispensers. As dispensers are high-traffic touchpoint areas, selecting the right product is crucial to enhancing the overall hygiene of a building.
From offices to large venues, airports to healthcare environments, the right dispenser can significantly impact a facility’s hygiene, cleanliness, and resource management.
Curved designs, for example, mirror natural user behaviour by guiding users to reduce direct contact with the system. Additionally, a touch-free system can help minimise cross- contamination risks by reducing the need for physical contact.
Another important consideration in dispenser design is the ease of cleaning for facilities staff. A smooth and accessible surface, both exterior and interior, can help minimise the risk of germs building up, a key feature in buildings where cleanliness is at the forefront of operations, such as healthcare facilities.
Beyond hygiene, dispenser design can contribute to supporting a facility’s sustainability efforts, as well as managing resources and time efficiently. Transparent design elements and smart sensors allow staff to monitor paper levels more easily, reducing unnecessary checks and helping staff manage resources more efficiently, ultimately saving time and reducing waste. Choosing a dispenser that encourages users to only take the amount of hygiene paper they require also reduces overconsumption, thereby conserving resources and reducing the environmental impact.
Considering these crucial design principles, Satino by WEPA is revolutionising the industry with its new innovative dispenser
range. The HYGINITY series encompasses the best practices in both hygiene and sustainability. The curved design guides users by encouraging intuitive use to minimise physical contact, a desired attribute for products in high-traffic touch point areas. Its easy-to-clean smooth surfaces, including the interior, ensure that the device can be effectively managed by facility and cleaning staff. The design, which includes a smart-ready sensor, also encourages measured usage which singlehandedly reduces overall consumption and minimises waste.
“A touch-free system can help minimise cross-contamination risks by reducing the need for physical contact.”
In a recent study conducted with 250 industry experts, 24% of respondents commended the HYGINITY dispensers on their functionality and 22% praised the overall design aesthetic. The HYGINITY dispensers stood out for innovative design, high quality and commitment to sustainability, factors which are increasingly prioritised by facilities managers.
By focusing on selecting dispensers that combine design and innovation, facilities managers can effectively optimise their hygiene strategy, promoting better health practices whilst reducing resource usage. Innovative dispenser designs such as HYGINITY can help shape the future of facilities management for all.
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