Helping you to create a safer, cleaner and more sustainable learning environment for your students and employees.
PRESSURE TO BE GREENER
Over three quarters of prospective students say ‘clear strategies to reduce environmental impact, promote sustainable development and reduce waste’ are an influencing factor in the college or university they apply for.*
ABSENCE BY ILLNESS
The proportion of schoolchildren absent through illness is close to twice the rate seen before the pandemic, placing more emphasis on the need for good cleaning and hygiene practices to prevent the spread of germs.**
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Musculoskeletal injuries account for half of injuries reported by school maintenance workers***, with removing waste the task second most frequently associated with injury – costly for staff wellbeing and budgets.
WHAT COULD POOR QUALITY CLEANING, HYGIENE AND WASTE SOLUTIONS BE COSTING YOU?
With budgets under pressure, choosing short-term savings over long-term investment gains can be tempting, but costly. Prioritising durability not only gives peace of mind in terms of reliability, but also in terms of cost management. And if you’re buying better, you’re wasting less, too.
Studies show that 12% of school maintenance staff report incurring a workplace injury each year, far higher than all other education occupations combined*** The cost of lost productivity due to illness or injury equates to 1.4 times their daily wage for every day they’re impacted***. Ergonomic equipment designed to take the strain is a must.
Whether it’s quality soap and sanitiser helping to prevent the 80% of germs that are spread by hands* from tearing through classrooms or lecture theatres, or ergonomic equipment minimising the risk of injury to maintenance teams, investing in the right solutions to protect wellbeing is key.
With 87%** of students saying their university should take sustainability seriously and sustainability ‘more important than location’ for mobile students***, education facilities are coming under increasing pressure to be demonstrably greener in their practices and operations… without it costing the earth.
TIPS AND INSIGHTS FOR AN A* FACILITY
In the face of increasing pressure to be more cost-efficient, hygienic and sustainable, how can education leaders meet the demands of today’s students and employees? Read our tips and insights to help you make the grade.
From handling and transporting large volumes of waste, to capturing recyclable waste from students at the right time, while avoiding cross-contamination and saving money, here are our top tips for choosing the right recycling systems for different areas of your facility.
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When cleaning and waste management tools are designed with ergonomics in mind, the benefits are far-reaching – from faster cleaning to better sustainability.
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How installation of multi-stream recycling is helping Keele University head towards its target of achieving net zero carbon by 2030.
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Help develop healthy habits in the next generation with our free Hands Up for Hand Hygiene learning resources and downloadable teacher toolkit.
Learn morePRODUCT PICKS: A LESSON IN BUYING BETTER & WASTING LESS
When it comes to durability, we’ve done our homework. With products that are built to outlast the competition, you can be confident that your cleaning, hygiene and waste management needs will be met time and time again. And not only can you have the peace of mind product longevity gives, buying better means you’re also boosting your sustainability credentials by not having to frequently replace poor quality alternatives.
From efficient cleaning carts that allow you to clean more spaces quickly, to multi-stream recycling systems that help you maximise recycling across your school buildings or campus, and everything in between.
For space-efficient multi-stream recycling, Slim Jim ® Recycling Stations are the perfect containers to help you maximise recycling rates and drive down waste management costs in your education facility. Whether it’s in the classrooms, dinner hall, corridor or common rooms, the modular stations make for flexible recycling to suit each area and come with coloured signage to help minimise cross-contamination.
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Our range of multifunctional cleaning carts allows for efficient and flexible cleaning through lightweight and manoeuvrable trolleys. When there are multiple different locations to clean in limited time, the ergonomic design of RCP carts makes transportation of cleaning equipment easy and efficient. Our high-capacity carts offer 40% more storage than traditional carts, allowing for more efficient carrying of supplies, while the interchangeable handles and removable platform mean flexible cleaning and storage.
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The famed durability of the iconic BRUTE® container, with wheels. Not only is the container ideal for ‘bread and butter’ cleaning and refuse collection in central buildings, its robust construction and manoeuvrable design mean it can be relied upon to transition between detached outdoor buildings over rough terrains. With ergonomic features allowing for better posture and reduced force required to move, the Wheeled BRUTE® promotes user safety and efficiency.
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An ergonomic bucket-less mopping system, the HYGEN™ Spray Mop helps your team to maximise efficiency by enabling them to cover more square metres in less time than traditional systems. The on-board fluid reservoir holds up to 0.62l of liquid solution which is evenly distributed via an easy-to-use trigger handle. The mop works with HYGEN™ microfibre wet pads, which are proven to clean 45% better than string mops and 25% better than conventional mops.
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MULTI-STREAM RECYCLING BINS
CLEANING CARTS & ACCESSORIES
WHEELED BRUTE® CONTAINERS
HYGEN™ PULSE SPRAY MOP
Classrooms & lecture halls
Reception & hallways
Dining areas & kitchens
Cleaning cupboard
Washroom
An adaptable recycling solution offers a front-of-house look with back-of-house functionality.
An easy to configure modular recycling system for facilities with sustainability and aesthetics in mind
The Rubbermaid Commercial HYGEN™ PULSE™ Single-Sided Mop Kit cleans more square feet in less time. Industry-best Microfibre, onboard reservoir, and use-controlled release of solution mean cleaner floors faster, easier, and more effectively.
HYGEN™ Microfibre is proven to remove 99.7% or more of tested viruses and bacteria. Combining superior microfibre with built-in scrubber technology, HYGEN™ Microfibre helps prevent cross-transmission and reduces the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
The Rubbermaid Commercial HYGEN™ Mirror and Glass Cloths feature premium Microfibre construction for scratch-free and lint-free cleaning.
Famed durability, with wheels. Reduce injury risk and drive waste efficiency in the toughest environments.
An easy to configure modular recycling system for facilities with sustainability and aesthetics in mind
The Rubbermaid Commercial HYGEN™ PULSE™ Single-Sided Mop Kit cleans more square feet in less time. Industry-best Microfibre, onboard reservoir, and use-controlled release of solution mean cleaner floors faster, easier, and more effectively.
This all-metal stand with weighted base enables free-standing AutoFoam dispenser placement for proper hand hygiene anywhere.
The Pump Top Sanitiser Wall Holder allows pump top sanitiser bottles to be mounted to any wall.
The Rubbermaid Commercial Executive Lobby Broom with Vinyl Handle is great for sweeping and cleaning in restaurants, Shopping Centres, Reception Areas, and more.
An adaptable recycling solution offers a front-of-house look with back-of-house functionality.
The Rubbermaid Commercial Slim Jim® containers with venting channels offer uncompromised performance in constrained spaces.
The Rubbermaid Commercial Slim Jim® Step-On Container features a slim profile and footprint to fit in tightest spaces. Slim Jim® Step-On containers are constructed with premium-quality materials and meet the needs of any environment with efficiency, safety, and durability.
Innovative venting channels make lifting out liners up to 50% easier, improving productivity and reducing the risk of injury.
The Rubbermaid Commercial BRUTE® Dolly provides easy mobility and maneuverability when collecting and transporting heavy loads.
The Rubbermaid Commercial Executive Series Utility Cart brings the utmost in style, durability, and functionality to its users.
The High-Capacity Janitorial Cleaning Cart offers 40% more space than traditional cleaning carts to save time retrieving supplies.
The High-Capacity Janitorial Cleaning Cart offers 40% more space than traditional cleaning carts to save time retrieving supplies.
The Rubbermaid Commercial HYGEN™ PULSE™ Single-Sided Mop Kit cleans more square feet in less time. Industry-best Microfibre, onboard reservoir, and use-controlled release of solution mean cleaner floors faster, easier, and more effectively.
HYGEN™ Microfibre is proven to remove 99.7% or more of tested viruses and bacteria. Combining superior microfibre with built-in scrubber technology, HYGEN™ Microfibre helps prevent cross-transmission and reduces the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
Easy to use, easy to see, easy to move, and easy to store mobile safety barrier uses articulating panels to extend to 4 metres long. It can be used straight, curved or circular. ANSI/OSHA-compliant Colours.
The Rubbermaid Commercial 4-Pack of 5-Quart Disinfecting Pails reduces cross contamination risk and comes in four Colours (blue, red, yellow, green).
Upgrade your hand hygiene to touch free dispensing with the AutoFoam 500ml dispenser range. This smaller touch-free dispenser with sealed refills will provide a more hygienic solution compared with typical pump tops, bulk fill or manual dispensers.
Dermatologically tested to gently clean hands and leave skin feeling smooth and conditioned
Light, floral and aromatic fragrance formula with enriched moisturisers to help prevent skin dryness
TCell 1.0 is a discreet and effective passive air freshening system for an all day, every day fresh environment.
The Rubbermaid Commercial Slim Jim® Step-On Container features a slim profile and footprint to fit in tightest spaces. Slim Jim® Step-On containers are constructed with premium-quality materials and meet the needs of any environment with efficiency, safety, and durability.
TCell 1.0 is a discreet and effective passive air freshening system for an all day, every day fresh environment.
* Please find all the sources for the stats on this page at: www.rubbermaid.eu/en/sources
