FIRESTONE HELPS IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON MAKE THE GRADE
Firestone Building Products (FSBP), a specialist in EPDM roofing and lining systems, has helped Imperial College London to deliver a robust roof covering for the Wolfson Education Centre.
Located at the Hammersmith campus, the building offers state- of-the-art facilities and a range of lecture theatres and seminar rooms.
The existing asphalt roof of the Wolfson Education Centre had reached the end of its serviceable life. Water had begun to leak into the building, demanding a durable roofing solution that could be installed quickly.
Firestone’s 1.5mm RubberGard EPDM was specified to refurbish the 300 sq m roof and overlay the existing covering. The single-ply waterproofing membrane was installed by contractors, Tunbridge
ISS SUPPORTS TORK PAPERCIRCLE EXPANSION
ACROSS EUROPE ISS is dedicated to scale the Tork PaperCircle recycling service as part of its sustainability efforts.
In today’s world of more scarce and expensive resources, recycling and circular services are more important than ever. While paper hand towels are the preferred method of hand drying, only 1% are
Wells Roofing Limited, along with new rigid PIR insulation to eliminate potential issues with condensation.
Designed for flat and low slope roofs of commercial, industrial and residential buildings, RubberGard EPDM is a resilient roofing membrane with an unmatched resistance to ozone, UV radiation and extreme temperatures. Containing no plasticizers or flame retardants, its characteristics remain stable and unchanged over time, and requires little or no maintenance.
currently recovered for recycling, indicating that paper hand towels remain an untapped opportunity for a circular business model.
Tork PaperCircle is the world’s first circular recycling service for used paper hand towels, turning waste into new tissue products. ISS is one of the global service companies which has begun implementing Tork PaperCircle at large client sites in some of its European markets. The service is installed in washrooms where used paper towels are collected in a designated bin, which ISS’s cleaning staff then remove for transportation to Essity’s local mill for recycling into paper towels and other tissue products. As a result, ISS helps clients reduce their paper towel waste by up to 20% and cut paper towel carbon footprint by up to 40% .
Tracy Nilsson, Global Head of Sustainability at ISS World Services A/S, said: “ISS has committed to reaching full-scope net zero emissions by 2040, throughout
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As RubberGard EPDM is lightweight and doesn’t require any sophisticated or costly equipment, the membrane is also quick and easy to install.
Speaking about the project, Paul Gilden from Tunbridge Wells Roofing Limited, said: “We’ve carried out many roofing projects at Imperial College London using RubberGard EPDM. We know we can rely on the product to deliver a highly effective waterproofing solution with the added benefit of extensive support from Firestone’s technical services team.”
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our full supply chain. And as the world’s largest cleaning provider, we strive to be a catalyst of real change in our industry by developing and implementing environmentally friendly products and practices – in close strategic partnerships with our suppliers and clients.”
Jan Salomon, Key Account Director at Essity Professional Hygiene, said: “We are excited to increase the recycling of used hand towels with the help of ISS and their extensive customer base. Together we can make a difference in our Industry by partnering and sharing knowledge and innovations that reduce the environmental impact, whilst still securing hygiene and efficiency.”
Tork PaperCircle is now available in 14 countries in Europe, reaching more than 35 million users in airports, offices and other locations. By creating a circular loop for paper hand towels, Essity and its Tork brand are leading the way for industry change.
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