What is Period Poverty? Period Poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products, menstrual hygiene education, toilets, handwashing facilities, or proper waste management. Movements against period poverty are gaining a lot of traction worldwide, especially after countries like Scotland announced they will be providing menstrual products for free nation- wide. While progress is being… Continue reading How to Fight Period Poverty in Schools
Early into the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools moved to virtual learning in order to prevent the spread of the virus. With cases decreasing, schools are beginning to re-open, implementing a number of infection-prevention methods- many of which are mandated by local and federal governments! Sending your children back to school can be stressful for parents,… Continue reading Infographic: Back to School Safely
Did you know that 1 in 3 people do not wash their hands after using the restroom? Poor hand hygiene promotes the spread of harmful and potentially infectious bacteria and viruses like COVID-19 and the common flu. This can greatly impact overall workplace hygiene and productivity. It can even have monetary costs! Those who are… Continue reading Infographic: Touch-free Hand Soap
The COVID-19 pandemic has normalized, and in many cases mandated, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), like masks and gloves, in indoor settings. However, many people don’t consider the proper removal and disposal of PPE when using it. PPE should be treated as infectious waste, so why is it okay to dispose of it… Continue reading Infographic: PPE Disposal
An unexpected period is more common than you think! In fact, 86% of people who menstruate have unexpectedly started their period while in public without having period products on hand. Public washrooms aren’t guaranteed to have menstrual product vending machines, and when they do they require cash and often have stale and old menstrual products.… Continue reading Infographic: When the Unexpected Happens
Studies have found that bulk contaminated soap can actually leave your hands dirtier than they were before you washed them! This infographic shows just how bulk soak gets contaminated, and the effect it can have on the effectiveness of handwashing! Switching to sealed-cartridge soap is the best way to ensure your soap and is fresh… Continue reading Infographic: Bulk Soap can make you Sick!
Did you know that 1 in 4 men and 1 in 3 women over the age of 40 suffer from incontinence? What happens when they need to dispose of their personal hygiene products but have nowhere to do so discretely? Did you also know 2/3 of transgender people avoid using public washrooms for fear of… Continue reading Infographic: Personal Hygiene Disposal Create more Inclusive Washrooms
Stainless-steel metal wall boxes are outdated and contribute to an unhygienic washroom. Not only do they harbour harmful viruses like COVID-19 for up to 3 days, they also overfill quickly and cause malodours that can leave a lasting bad impression on customers. This infographic outlines the benefits of switching from the metal wall box to… Continue reading Infographic: Metal Wall Boxes VS. Touch-Free Menstrual Disposal
The sanitary disposal unit is dirtier than you think! Did you know traditional stainless-steel units can harbour infectious bacteria and viruses like COVID-19, Hepatitis, and Salmonella for up to 3 or more days? We use insights from research conducted by Dr. Charles Gerba to demonstrate the importance of having touch-free, closed-lid sanitary disposal in every… Continue reading Infographic: Dr. Gerba’s Research on the Risks of Poor Sanitary Disposal
As we continue to adapt to changes presented by the covid-19 pandemic, many businesses out there are looking to improve hygiene levels in their facility. At the same time, while investing in hygiene solutions is essential to protecting the health of your guests, employees and patrons it also comes at a cost. As a business,… Continue reading 5 Ways to Save Costs in the Washroom
