Consensus Statement of a Panel of Experts on Hygienic Hand Drying The European Tissue Symposium sponsored scientific panels on hygienic hand drying with eminent microbiologists and hospital hygienists from across Europe at the Catholic University of Leuven on 20 March 2013, 11 June 2014, 14 April 2015, 10 March 2016, 30 August 2017, 18 November [...]
The document outlines ETS’ position on the use of paper hand towels for hand drying. It explains why single use towels are one of the best options for the promotion of good hand hygiene. Scientific studies have demonstrated that the use of absorbent single use towels to dry the hands offers the optimal level of hygiene [...]
We have added a new page, which illustrates the Sustainability Framework developed within the European Tissue Symposium and presents 10 Position Papers about different Sustainability aspects. The page includes: Mission of the Tissue Industry ETS Key Stakeholders The identified SIX Sustainable development GOALS The FOUR Pillars of the ETS Agenda The Member Companies Sustainability ACTIONS [...]
Subject: Concerns on the potential discontinuation of EU Ecolabel product groups 19 December 2016 We, European paper manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers, consumer organisations and environmental NGOs, are writing to share our concerns about the possible removal of a number [...]
The European Tissue Paper Industry Association supports the use of fibres from sustainable and legally managed forests. ETS particularly encourages the use of third party certification as one of the best ways to ensure that suppliers meet these requirements.The Tissue industry applauds the two leading forestry certification systems: PEFC and FSC and believes that they [...]
As manufacturers of single use products, the Tissue Sector is committed to promoting sustainable development through its business activities and this includes the use of different fibre raw materials. The tissue industry makes a range of different products for different hygiene applications. The decision of a manufacturer to use recovered or new fibres depends upon [...]
