The concept of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” can be employed in dental practices as a way of boosting sustainability. Step one is about decreasing the amount of waste that is generated in the first place. This might involve replacing single-use...
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), as we work together to support period dignity in recreational cricket. This collaboration is a significant step towards making the game more accessible for...
Hundreds of millions of tonnes of waste are generated in the UK every year. This impacts the natural world in two distinct ways – both of which relate to waste management. The first problem occurs when waste items are discarded...
19th June 2023 marks Initial’s 120th anniversary. We celebrate our remarkable journey with you, from providing towels embroidered with our customers’ initials to pioneering hygiene technology. Today, many of us may take various aspects of our hygiene for granted,...
Public health bodies acknowledge hand hygiene worldwide as one of the most important factors in preventing the spread of pathogens.1 Public awareness campaigns placed significant emphasis on the role of handwashing in slowing the spread of the virus during...
A well-functioning dental practice relies on everything operating harmoniously and without incident. For example, computers work perfectly, all required equipment being in its correct place and in good working order. In addition, each member of staff is fully trained...
Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated worldwide on May 28. Increasing awareness about period dignity is important because millions of women and young girls are missing out on opportunities due to their period. 1 The theme of Menstrual Hygiene Day...
Helping to save water is becoming an increasingly crucial aspect of our daily lives. According to the UN, “water is the primary medium through which we will feel the effects of climate change.”1 The majority of us are surrounded...
Hand hygiene is acknowledged by public health bodies worldwide as one of the most important factors in preventing the spread of pathogens.1 Public awareness campaigns during the height of the Coronavirus pandemic placed significant emphasis on the role of...
Certain diseases that were once thought almost eradicated are now making a resurgence. But why is this the case and how can we defend against them? Human culpability Human behaviour is a primary cause of disease resurgence. For instance,...