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Single-use paper towels offer a more hygienic way to dry hands after washing conclude scientists

The latest study upholds over 15 years of independent research demonstrating how air dryers disperse microbes while paper towels stop them. A new study has found that electric hand dryers spread microbes much more than paper hand towels. It concludes ...

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Tork convenes European roundtable to accelerate inclusive hygiene in public washrooms

Tork, an Essity brand and global leader in professional hygiene, brought together facilities leaders, designers, architects, policy makers, advocacy groups, NGOs, manufacturers, infection prevention experts, accessibility advocates and lived‑experience experts for a European roundtable on inclusive hygiene in public washrooms, ...

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Tork receives world’s first certification for meeting Design for All standard

Tork, an Essity brand and a global leader in professional hygiene, has announced that the Tork dispenser development process is the first in the world to be certified according to the Design for All standard (EN 17161)[1]. This approach aims ...

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Loo Awards named ‘Corporate Champion’ by BTA

The Loo of the Year Awards has been named a ‘Corporate Champion’ by the British Toilet Association (BTA) in recognition of its pioneering work to raise standards of public washrooms across the UK. The Loo of the Year Awards, based ...

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Tork launches global effort to advance inclusive hygiene in public washrooms

New research from Tork shows nearly half of respondents (44 per cent) feel anxious about using public washrooms; Tork aims to improve public washroom experience. Tork, an Essity brand and global leader in professional hygiene, has announced its commitment to ...

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Festive restaurant takings at risk from unhygienic toilets

Sniffy restaurant patrons put off by poor reviews of restaurant toilets could cost the UK economy over £200 million in takings this festive season, according to Initial Washroom Hygiene’s study of over 85,000 washroom reviews in the hospitality sector. The ...

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