Cannon Hygiene offers Nappy Composting in South East of England

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enviro-logoDisposable nappies have always ended up in landfill or incineration. But now there’s a new solution to this big environmental problem.

Cannon Hygiene in partnership with its sister company, Envirocomp is offering customers in the South East of England the opportunity to have their nappy waste composted. Waste from other absorbent hygiene products such as feminine hygiene and incontinence will also be composted in a similar manner.

OCS, the parent company of Cannon Hygiene and Envirocomp, opened the first UK composting plant in Rochester Kent in December 2013.

Nappies are shredded, combined with green waste and composted. The plastics are then removed, leaving the compost.

Karen Upston, the New Zealand mother of two who founded the company, said:

“Four years after we began operating in New Zealand, it’s great to see our first nappy composting plant about to start in the UK.

“Being part of the OCS Group has offered the opportunity to bring the Envirocomp solution worldwide and the partnership with Cannon Hygiene means existing customers can benefit immediately from this exciting development. We already have plans for even more in the UK and elsewhere. I am really optimistic that one day most of this type of waste will be recycled and our dream from way back will become a global reality for mums, dads and future generations.”

Compost produced at the Rochester plant will be used initially for land restoration. The plastics separated out as part of the process can be used in waste to energy plants and research is under way to look at recycling options.

The nappies and other waste from washrooms will be collected from commercial premises by Cannon Hygiene. Domestic collections, currently part of the New Zealand service, will be considered at a later stage.

The Rochester plant can compost up to 6.5 million nappies and other products per year. That’s out of 2.7 billion disposable nappies that UK households purchase.

CannonConcept Wrap

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CannonConcept Wrap

Cannon Hygiene has launched a range of wraps for its CannonConcept feminine hygiene unit. The wraps complement the wraps for the CannonCurve launched last year and bring a consistent look to all feminine hygiene units from Cannon Hygiene.

Customisable and allowing customers place their own healthcare or marketing message in the washroom area, the wraps are another innovation from Cannon Hygiene.

Since their launch on the CannonCurve the wraps have been very successful in the market, particularly for those wishing to make their washroom a little more distinctive.

For more information contact Cannon Hygiene International.

 

Clever Washroom Management

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Cannon iWashroom artworkManaging washrooms isn’t easy. It’s a constant battle keeping staff and customers happy, while at the same time balancing resources.Cannon Hygiene has recently launched a range of washroom monitors to help you decide when your washroom should be cleaned.Clever washroom management means sending resources to a washroom when it is needed, not when it is simply scheduled.The Cannon Hygiene footfall monitor provides you with real time information by email or text to let you know when defined thresholds have been met. You can then direct your resources most appropriately based on actual data. The unit also stores information for up to six weeks allowing you to compare sites and to plan your cleaning teams as efficiently as possible.

The range also includes an “on the spot” customer feedback monitor, which provides feedback on customers’ view of your performance.

For more information contact Cannon Hygiene International.

 

CannonCurve – A new look, a new design and a better looking washroom.

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curveWashrooms have just become better looking thanks to the new CannonCurve feminine hygiene unit launched by Cannon Hygiene. Available in all black or light grey with charcoal lid, the CannonCurve automatic or manual provides a wallmounted solution that fits with any washroom décor.

The CannonCurve also has a wrap option to further complement the washroom design. Designed to reduce overall germ transmission, the CannonCurve has a unique slimline form that provides greater compaction and unobstructed posting of waste.  Its wallmounted design also allows easier cleaning of the cubicle.  The original design was winner of the Innovation Award, Services Category, Pulire, Italy.

CannonCurve has been launched globally by Cannon Hygiene, the leading washroom services brand, whose name is synonomous with quality, service and excellence.  It builds on Cannon Hygiene’s position in the market place of leading in infection prevention.  All units are serviced as part of Cannon Hygiene’s Remove and Replace Service and contain the unique germicide, Activap™, which eradicates 99.999% of all germs throughout the unit for the duration of its use.

Cannon Hygiene comes out tops with customers around the globe

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In a recent survey carried out across the Globe, customers consistently ranked Cannon Hygiene the best washroom services company.

  • 93% of customers agreed that Cannon Hygiene provides them with value for money
  • 92% agreed Cannon Hygiene understands its customers needs;
  • 92% of customers said they trust Cannon Hygiene to do the right thing at all times;
  • 92% said Cannon Hygiene will always act in the customer’s best interest.

The research was carried out amongst Cannon Hygiene’s customers in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Thailand and the United Kingdom during September of this year.

Commenting on the research Cecil Ryan, Director of Cannon Hygiene said “Cannon Hygiene has a strong commitment to customer service and meeting customer needs by building longterm relationships.  It is encouraging to see that this is recognised by our customers regardless as to where they are in the world.”

For further information contact:

Miriam McDonald
E: miriam.mcdonald@cannonhygiene.com
T: +353 1 704 7781
Note: Cannon Hygiene is a subsidiary of OCS, the international facilities services group.  It is the leader in the provision of hygienic washroom solutions to companies worldwide.