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At PULIRE 2.2 VERONA 2017 ETS Chairman Roberto Berardi has presented: "The advantages of Paper: scientific analysis and market researches - Users preference and scientific studies results converge: single use towels are the best choice" European Tissue Symposium (ETS) has participated at Tissue World Milan 2017. The session has [...]
An overview of the scientific studies conducted to understand the exposure to kitchen towels and napkins shows that exposure is very low. This result convinced the Council of Europe that the use of kitchen towels and napkins does not pose a risk to the health of consumers.Scientific studies on exposure and migrationA number of studies [...]
What is an EPD?An EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is a certified declaration informing users on the environmental impact of a specific product or service.It uses the LCA methodology (ISO 14040ff) providing details of key environmental impacts. It is based on a PSR (Product Specific Requirement). What is a PSR?A PSR (Product Specific Requirement) [...]
There have been many studies on the benefits of hand washing and on the efficacy of different hand washing agents but relatively few on the contribution of hand drying to hand hygiene.For effective infection control through hand washing, you must also insure that not only are your hands are thoroughly clean after the washing, but [...]
The European Tissue Symposium has a dedicated YouTube Channel: ETSChoices A picture can say more than a thousand words, a video shows you why. ETS strongly believes in visualising its message, so we have created numerous videos, ranging from Scientific Videos to Entertaining ones, for your viewing pleasure. [...]
Where thinking long-term is a way of life Brussels, 30 June 2022 – The tissue paper industry is sustainable by design. Its raw material is a renewable resource with a growing cycle of around 50 years, so sustainability has been a way of life for the sector for centuries. Thanks to sustainable forestry practices, [...]
"You do your business, flush the toilets, and then give your hands a good wash. The problem is too many people are taking shortcuts. Research in hospital toilets, focusing on hand drying, shows you what’s just been splattered around including fecal matter and dangerous bacteria." Find out more and the link at the complete study [...]
New Hospital Study: hand drying impacts bacterial dispersion Multisite hospital study demonstrates hand drying method can affect risk of bacterial dissemination in real world settings. Findings have important implications for minimising risk of cross infection in hospital washrooms. Multiple examples of significant differences in surface bacterial contamination, including faecal and antibiotic resistant [...]
A key measure of Market development in each Country is per capita consumption. The following charts are based on RISI data: Per capita consumption of Tissue by World region, 2011 (2013 update) Top 30 Countries per Capita Tissue Consumptions, 2011 (2013 update) Western Europe per Capita Tissue Consumptions, 2011 (2013 update) Eastern Europe per Capita Tissue [...]
Tissue Consumption in each European Country is illustrated in the following charts, based on data elaborated by RISI. Western Europe data by Country are updated to the end of 2021. Data of Western Europe Consumptions by market in the last years (data up to 2021, source WTBM 2Q 2022): Eastern Europe Tissue Consumption by Country [...]
