The COVID-19 pandemic has made many businesses re-think their hygiene strategy, with customer’s warry of visiting businesses that do not look safe. Re-opening your business safely can be complicated during a global pandemic. Fixtures like hand sanitizer dispensers and social distancing posters are commonly used, but more is needed. Using a combination of hygiene products and services that target… Continue reading Infographic: Back to Work Safely
Awareness Matters May 28th is Menstrual Hygiene Day; a day dedicated to spreading the word about period poverty, and to getting people all over the world engaged in the fight for menstrual equality. While period poverty, or any forms of poverty, may not seem prevalent in North America at face value, a study conducted by… Continue reading How your Business can take a Stand Against Period Poverty
I It’s evident the workplace people once knew is going to look a lot different to the way it was before. In fact, as many employees start to think about a return to the workplace in both the immediate and distant future, the change is something that needs to happen in order to protect people… Continue reading Workplace Safety Best Practices – Hygienic & Safe Environment
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
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
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 Incontinence Waste Disposal Infographic: Personal Hygiene Disposal
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
Key points – Menstrual hygiene management encompasses access to menstrual products, soap and water, safe disposal, and period education. UNICEF and WHO define Menstrual Hygiene Management as a comprehensive approach to managing menstruation safely and with dignity. Period products evolved from buffalo skin and cloth to modern sanitary pads and tampons. Access to menstrual products … Continue reading Menstrual Hygiene – Definition, Types & Advantages [GUIDE]
