Published in September 2026, ISO 45010 includes guidance on making period products such as tampons and pads available in workplace washrooms...
ISO 45010: Supporting menstrual health at work
Rethinking Packaging: Less Plastic, Lower Emissions
Small changes in packaging can add up. As we look for ways to reduce the environmental impact of our products, we consider not only how much...
Investing in Precision: Bringing Liquid Silicone Rubber Moulding In-House
Our latest investment in Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) moulding is an example of us bringing manufacturing in-house. By developing this capability in...
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It’s Wednesday evening. Half the week has flown by. The day was exhausting and no one wants to cook for themselves. Your partner suggests a visit to a familiar restaurant. You think of your go-to dishes, drinks, and the comforting atmosphere...
We take a look at levels of noise in healthcare environments and the effect that this has on patients and staff
Summer is finally here and the days are long and warm again. With summer holidays fast approaching many families will be packing up the car and heading for their favourite vacation spot. For families with children this means frequent stops at...
Is dry time more important that consumer preferences? The rapidly growing popularity of foaming hand sanitizers complicates the question for whether healthcare facilities should replace their existing program with these new products. The...
Canadian plant adds solar power to manufacturing facility At OPHARDT hygiene, we are committed to being good environmental stewards and responsibly managing the environmental impact of our operations. As part of our ongoing efforts to expand our...
When dealing with hygiene in public washrooms, there are several components that combine to create a hygenic experience. We recently reviewed an article “Focus on hand drying – paper drying vs. hand dryer” to get a better...
A Dutch School board has decided to renew its commitment to OPHARDT hygiene dispensers, by installing more than 1,000 new dispensers across its school board. The ZAAM Foundation is the competent authority for 23 interdenominational secondary schools...
Hygienic waste disposal made easy Our hands are a primary carrier of bacteria, responsible for an estimated 80% of transmitted infections. Microorganisms that are passed from person to person can have serious consequences, particularly in hospitals...
In recent years, foam soaps have dramatically risen in popularity in North America and are now gaining traction in the European market. So what’s behind this trend? There are several advantages that foam soap holds over traditional liquid soap for...
The OPHARDT hygiene team is proud to announce the nomination of the untouchable for Tomorrow’s Cleaning Awards 2019. Our gesture-controlled, multifunctional faucet – which combines water, soap and disinfectant – has once again been...