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How green is that recycled product?
27th of October 2011
In today’s eco-conscious world, we’re all looking for any and every opportunity to do more to protect the environment. Of all the options open to us, perhaps one of the most immediate and obvious is making the switch to recycled products. But just because a product is recycled, does it necessarily mean that it’s green? John
Cleanfix scrubbers 'use half the chemicals'
26th of October 2011
The newest scrubber dryers from Cleanfix feature the optional Cleanfix Advanced Dosing System (CADS), which boasts savings in chemical use of up to 50 per cent.
This ensures the correct amount of detergent is added to fresh water. The machines also feature automatic speed-dependent regulation of cleaning solutions.
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Kimberly-Clark launches ambitious 2015 sustainability strategy
26th of October 2011Hygiene products specialist Kimberly-Clark Corporation has launched what it describes as its most ambitious and comprehensive sustainability strategy to date - Sustainability 2015. This is based around three key pillars: People, Planet and Products.
In line with that pledge, Kimberly-Clark Professional has set its own objectives. The first pillar
Sustainable design from Vileda
26th of October 2011
Vileda Professional says one of the most crucial aspects of its sustainability policy is in the product design phase. Here, it pays extra attention to all stages in a product’s life cycle, spanning from raw materials, R&D, manufacturing, distribution and product usage to waste management.
Products being developed in this way, Vileda
Kärcher - sustainable in use
26th of October 2011
The key aspect of Kärcher products for professional users, the company says, is that they reduce energy consumption in use while at the same time increasing cleaning performance and user-friendliness.
Reduction of noise emission also plays an important part, as does the optimisation of products with regard to durability, recycling and repair
CWS-boco embraces sustainability
26th of October 2011
According to washroom specialist CWS-boco, sustainability extends to all its areas. Its foam soap dispensers and sensor taps save water, its soap concentrates are biodegradable and air fresheners ecological.
The core product is the cotton towel roll, which allows washroom users to dry their hands 150 times without using any paper. The laundry
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