Various ETS initiatives were covered in 2014, but the Leeds study by Prof. Mark Wilcox was the biggest success in the latter half of 2014.
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Prof. Mark Wilcox’ study on Potential for contamination of the environment study (2014) also received extensive online recognition:
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Title | Link |
Cartoon contest | link to African Cleaning Review page |
The dirty truth about hand dryers revealed | link to News Health AU page |
The dirty truth about hand dryers revealed | link to Perth Now page |
Here’s how much bacteria hand dryers are spreading | link to Chemwatch page |
Hand dryers form germ jetstream | link to Green Career page |
Jet Hand Dryers Could Be Hives of Bacteria | link to Sourceable page |
Hand dryers spread more bacteria than paper towel: study | link to Sydney Morning Herald page |
Zijn elektrische handdrogers wel hygiënisch | link to DeMorgen page |
Jet air and warm air driers contaminate air in washrooms and may be unsuitable for use in healthcare settings | link to Europeantissue page |
Studie cocludeert dat jet-en warmeluchtdrogers de lucht in toiletruimten besmetten en ongeschikt kunnen zijn voor gebruik in de gezondheidszorg | link to KING NL page |
University of Leeds and ETS identify implications for infection risk by choice of hand drying method | link to Care & Nursing page |
Hand Dryers in Public Restrooms May Not Be as Hygienic as You Think | link to Ottawa Radio page |
Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets, research finds | link to Canada Standard page |
공중화장실의 핸드 드라이어는 박테리아를 확산시킬 수 있다 | link to Clinic KR page |
Jet-Handtrockner als Bakterienschleuder | link to Sprech Zimmer page |
Papier oder Fön- Händetrockner als Zankapfel der Wissenschaft | link to Tages Woche page |
Hand Dryer or Paper Towels? New study Pinpoints the Least Germy Bathroom Choice | link to YEBOHE CN page |
Estudio revela que secado de manos con papel es más higiénico | link to Elite-Empresas CL page |
Wissenshaftliche Studie weist nach, dass Jet- und Warmlufttrockner die Luft in Waschräumen kontaminieren | link to Gesundheit Adhoc page |
Händetrockner verbreiten Bakterien | link to Technology Review page |
Los secadores eléctricos podrían ser inadecuados para entornos sanitarios | link to Diario Medico page |
Un estudio revela que los secadores de manos contminan el aire de los banos pùblicos | link to Empresa y Limpieza page |
Un estudio revela que los secadores de manos contaminan el aire de los baños públicos | link to InterEmpresas page |
Un estudio revela que los secadores de manos contaminan el aire de los baños públicos | link to Limpiezas Globalimp page |
Käytätkö Käsikuivaimia julkisissa vessoissa? Et ehkä ole ottanut huomioon tätä | link to Talouselämä page |
Les sèche-mains peuvent transmettre des bactéries dans les toilettes | link Process Alimentaire page |
Les sèche-mains électiques nous ont-ils dit toute la vérité | link to Process Alimentaire other page |
Les sécheurs à air pulsé et à air chaud peuvent contaminer l’air dans les sanitaires selon une étude de l’Université de Leeds | link to KCprofessional page |
Une nouvelle étude sur le séchage des mains | link to Service Propeté page |
Selon le consensus d’un panel d’experts, les essuie-mains sont la manière la plus hygiénique de se sécher les mains, par ETS | link to Tendance Hotellerie page |
Communiqué : Une étude d’experts conclut que les sèche-mains à air pulsé et à air chaud contaminent l’air des sanitaires | link to Tendance Hotellerie other page |
ETS Studie: Handtuchpapiere liegen hygienisch deutlich vorne | link to Kurt Müller Hygiene page |
Dicke Luft im Waschraum | link to WEPA professional page |
Jet air and warm air driers contaminate air in washrooms and may be unsuitable for use in healthcare settings concludes study | link to WEPA professional other page |
A picture is worh a thousand words | link to Healthcare-in-Europe page |
European Tissue Symposium: Sponsor, Aussteller und Referent auf der ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam 2014 | link to Public Manager page |
Restroom hand dryers spread more germs than paper towels | link to KUAM News page |
Are hand dryers more hygienic? Science has the answer | link to Breaking-News IE page |
How do you dry your hands? Jet-air dryers spread 27 times MORE germs than paper towels | link to Evoke IE page |
Turns out that hand dryers can spread bacteria | link to Thejournal IE page |
Germ Attack: Restroom hand dryers worse than paper towels | link to Hindustantimes page |
Washroom hand dryers spread more germs than paper towels | link to India page |
Hand Dryers Blamed for spreading Germs in Public Toilets | link to International Business Time page |
Modern hand dryers spread more germs | link to Khaleej Times page |
Modern hand dryers spread more germs, new research reveals | link to The Economic Times IN page |
Modern hand dryers spread more germs | link to Times of India page |
ETS International Cartoon Contest | link to Cartoon World News page |
Hand dryers spread more germs than towels | link to Irish Examiner page |
Hand dryers ‘spreading bacteria’ | link to Irish Health page |
Ewww. Hand-dryers spread 27 times more bacteria than towels | link to The Irish Times page |
Here’s how much bacteria hand dryers are spreading | link to SCOOP IT page |
#DidYouKnow: Hand dryers spread more germs than paper towels | link to Lifestyle Magazine CapitalFM Kenya page |
Hand Dryers ‘worse for germ spread’ | link to Times of Malta page |
Zijn handdrogers minder efficiënt dan papieren doekjes |
link to Gezondheid en wetenschap page |
Hand dryers ‘much worse’ at spreading germs than paper towels | link to Daily Times PK page |
Hand dryers in washrooms spread bacteria and diseases | link to Camfil page |
Study finds jet and warm air hand driers contaminate air in washrooms | link to Care & Nursing Magazine page |
Paper towels are more hygienic than other hand drying, study finds | link to Cleaning Matters page |
ETS launches 4th international cartoon contest | link to Cleaning Matters page 2 |
Don’t forget the nuts and bolts of washroom hygiene | link to Cleaning Matters page 3 |
Jet and warm air hand dryers contaminate air in washrooms, study finds | link to Cleanroom Technology page |
Hot air hand driers courtesy Google search | link to Compute Scotland page |
Modern hand dryers are ‘much worse’ at spreading germs around a room than paper towels, study claims | link to Daily Mail page |
Modern hand dryers are ‘much worse’ at spreading germs around a room than paper towels, study claims | link to Daily Mail other page |
Study: Jet-driers spread 27 times more germs than paper towels | link to Digital Journal page |
Study Hand Dryers Can Spread Bacteria in Restrooms | link to EndoNurse page |
ETS study concludes dryers contaminate washrooms | link to ECJ European Cleaning Journal page |
Beware the airborne germ! Hand dryers spread MORE bacteria than paper towels | link to Sunday Express page |
The gloves must come off | link to FMJ Facilities Management Journal page |
Restroom Hand Dryers Spread More Germs Than Paper Towels | link to MD page |
Jet- und Warmlufttrockner ungeeignet | link to Healthcare-in-Europe page |
Hand Dryers Can Spread Bacteria in Public Restrooms, Study Says | link to Infection Control Today page |
Shock: Paper towel funded research says had dryers are less hygienic than paper towels! | link to Intelligent Facilities Solutions page |
Warm Air Dryers | link to KCprofessional page |
Do Air Dryers Spread More Hand Germs | link to King World News page |
Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets, research finds | link to LEEDS UNIVERSITY page |
Latest ‘paper towles vs. Electric hand dryers’ study underscores need for skepticism | link to MinnPost page |
Hand dryers can contaminate the air around them study says | link to News AM page |
Air dryers ‘blown away’ by paper towels in germ tests | link to NHS UK page |
Air dryers ‘blown away’ by paper towels in germ tests | link to Personage Surgery page |
European Tissue Symposium: expert consensus statement finds papeer towels most hygienic way to dry hands | link to PPI Magazine page |
Air dryers may spread more hand germs | link to Reuters UK page |
Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets | link to Science Blog page |
Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets, research finds | link to Science Daily page |
European Tissue Symposium (ETS) Washroom Bacteria Study | link to Source Supplies page |
Modern hand dryers are much worse than paper towels | link to Stonehearthnewsletters page |
Hand Dryers Can Spread Bacteria in Public Restrooms, Study Says | link to Technologies Solutions Group page |
European Tissue Symposium | link to Cleanzine page |
ETS chairman Roberto Berardi to detail tissue market prospects at Tissue World | link to Cleanzine other page |
Air dryers ‘blown away’ by paper towels in germ tests | link to Garstang Courier page |
Why you should not use modern hand dryers in public restrooms | link to The Health Site page |
Washroom hand dryers spread more germs than paper towels | link to The Indu page |
Hand dryers ‘splatter’ users with bacteria, scientists warn | link to The Telegraph page |
ETS announces cartoon contest winners for global handwashing dag | link to Tomorrows Cleaning page |
Dicke Luft im Waschraum | link to WEPA professional page |
Hand dryers splatter bacteria into air and onto users, report warns | link to The Independent page |
Hand dryers can contaminate the air around them study says | link to A Breaking News page |
Your Health: Air blown hand dryers may spread germs | link to ABC 3340 page |
Green’ Hand Dryers Also a Little Germy, Says Study | link to ABC News page |
Jet air and warm air dryers increase bacteria | link to Allvoices page |
Bathroom Hand Dryers Spread Bacteria | link to Askmen page |
Hand dryers, even the fancy ones, suck: new study | link to Barflog page |
Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets | link to Bioportfolio page |
Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets, research finds | link to Brunch News page |
Restroom hand dryers ‘wors’ at spreading germs than paper towels | link to Business Standard page |
Hand Dryers Spread A Lot More Bacteria Than Paper Towels, So Stop Drying Your Hands Under Those Air Jets | link to Bustle page |
Hand Dryers: Best Germ Spread Enhancer | link to Capital OTC page |
Which spread more germs: Air dryers or paper towels? | link to CBS News page |
Hand Dryer spread more germs than paper towels, study says | link to Click Orlando page |
“Environmental” Hand Dryers Harm Human Health | link to Counsel & Heal page |
“Hand Dryers Are Spreading Germs,” Says Paper Towel Company | link to Cracked page |
Study finds hand dryers spread bacteria | link to CW39 page |
STUDY: Hand dryers ‘splatter’ users with bacteria | link to David Webb page |
This Hand Dryer Study Will Have You Saying ‘Ewww’ | link to e-Wallstreeter page |
Reach for the paper towel, suggests study | link to Empire State Tribune page |
Research: Hand Dryers Can Spread Bacteria in Public Toilets | link to FARS News Agency page |
Paper towels vs. Air dryers | link to FOX43 page |
Paper towels found to be more sanitary than dryers | link to FOX CT page |
This Is How Hand Dryers Spread Bacteria | link to Gizmodo page |
Study: Modern hand dryers are much worse than paper towels when it comes to spreading germs | link to Green Quinte page |
This Hand Dryer Study Will Have You Saying ‘Ewww’ | link to Huff Post Science page |
Hand Dryers in Public Restrooms May Not Be as Hygienic as You Think | link to KMBZ page |
The Danger of Hand Blow Dryers | link to 740 KTRH page |
Hand Dryers Can Spread Bacteria in Bathrooms | link to Laboratory Equipment page |
Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets, research finds | link to Medical Express page |
Not all that surprising: New Study Shows Restroom Hand Dryers Spread More Germs Than Paper Towels | link to microBEnet page |
Study: Hand dryers are ‘much worse’ at spreading germs than paper towels | link to MyFoxChicago page |
Bathroom hand dryers: A great way to spread bacteria | link to MYRIA page |
Hand Dryers Spread 27 Times More Bacteria Than Paper Towels: Study | link to NDTV Food page |
One Image Shows Just How Gross Bathroom Hand Dryers Can Be | link to News.Mic page |
Air Around Hand Dryers Is Pretty Germy | link to Newser page |
Hand dryers ‘splatter’ users with bacteria, scientists warn | link to Daily Telegraph Newstral page |
Hand Air Dryers Spread Germs: Study | link to NewsMax Health page |
Using Paper Towels may be a Healthier Choice | link to NH Voice page |
Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets, research finds | link to NOODLS page |
Hand dryers ‘splatter’ users with bacteria, scientists warn | link to The Telegraph Omnifeed page |
Hand dryers ‘splatter’ users with bacteria, scientists warn | link to Phenomenica Science News page |
Restroom Hand Dryers Spread More Germs Than Paper Towels, Study Finds | link to Philly page |
Hand Dryers Spread Bacteria in Public Toilets | link to Product Design & Development page |
Hand dryers Can Spread Bacteria In Public Restrooms | link redOrbit page |
Air dryers may spread more hand germs | link to Reuters page |
Hand dryers worse than paper towels for spreading germs | link to Science a Gogo page |
Here’s how much bacteria hand dryers are spreading | link to Science Alert page |
Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets, research finds | link to Science Daily page |
Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets | link to (e)Science News page |
Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets, research finds | link to Science Newsline Medicine page |
This Photo Will Make You Never Want to Use a Hand Dryer Again | link to Science of US page |
Hand Dryers May be Spreading Bacteria in Public Bathrooms | link to Science World Report page |
Hand dryers ‘splatter’ users with bacteria, scientists warn | link to Scientists say… page |
Hand dryers spread more germs than towels | link to SJ Statesman Journal page |
Hand Dryer or Paper Towel? This New Study Tells You the Healthier Choice | link to TECH Times page |
Hand dryers may be unsuitable in health-care settings | link to Clinical Advisor page |
Using a public restroom hand dryer? You may be spreading bacteria all over the place | link to The Washington Post page |
Modern han dryers are much worse than paper towels when it comes to spreading germs | link to Two Sides page |
Bathroom Hand Dryers 27 Times Dirtier Than Paper Towels | link to Viral Global News page |
Restroom Hand Dryers May Spread More Germs | link to WEBMD page |
Hand Dryers in Public Restrooms May Not Be as Hygienic as You Think | link to WKAL 1450 AM page |
Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets, research finds | link to WN page |
Hand dryers ‘splatter’ users with bacteria, scientists warn | link to WN other page |
Hand dryers spread germs in bathrooms, scientists say | link to WTOP page |
Hand Dryer or Paper Towels? New Study Pinpoints the Least Germy Bathroom Choice | link to Yahoo Health page |
Modern dryers diffuse more bacteria | link to Helpmeout DOC page |
Air dryers ‘blown away’ by paper towels in germ tests | link to Rapid Restoration page |
Bathroom hand dryers aerosolize dangerous germs at 2,700% higher rate than using paper towels, study claims | link to Natural News page |