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SUSTAINABLE HYGIENE SOLUTIONS
Hygiene of Sweden is focusing on developing green biotech solutions with both the user and nature in mind.
Green science is used to challenge existing less environmentally friendly solutions.
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TRADITIONAL CHEMICALS
High levels of active substances
Strong odours and stings
Not sustainable

GREEN BIOSCIENCE
Minimal amounts of active substances
User friendly
Sustainable
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INFECTION PREVENTION
Due to the global spread of CORONAVirus clean hands and surfaces became a high priority.
8 out of 10 times when we get sick it comes from our own hands. We touch something or somebody and then touch ourselves in the face, mouth or nose.
Due to several trends we need to protect ourselves from the spread of unwanted microbes.
Urbanisation – Traveling – Climate Change – Office work – CO-Working – Commuting – Migration – Touch Screens – Fast food – Fingerprint readers
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MULTI-RESISTANT BACTERIA

Due to the overuse of antibiotics we see an increased amount of multiresistant bacteria and 2050 it is predicted that more people will die from multi-resistant bacteria than from cancer.

Research Concludes
“There is a gap between the burden of infections due to multidrug-resistant bacteria and the development of new antibiotics to tackle the problem.”

“A European and global strategy to address this gap is urgently needed.”

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TRADITIONAL SOLUTIONS
– Ethanol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Chloride

Single substance oxidizing or solvent chemicals has been the standard for a long time.
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ETHANOL BECAME SYNONYMOUS WITH HAND HYGIENE

“Purell your hands”
Alcohol based sanitizers has been dominating the market for decades.

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KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH ETHANOL
Non-sustainable production
High CO2 emission
High energy requirements (distillation)
Volatile pricing
Volatile supply
Flammable
Explosive
Accidents
Dangerous ADR transportations
Special requirements for storage
Dries out skin
Abuse
Allergies
Damage surfaces
VOC (volatile organic compound)
Ineffective against complicated viruses
No long term effect
Low cleansing effect and requires washing hands with soap and water before use
Short expiration date
Sorted as dangerous goods as waste
Cause resistance in certain bacteria strains

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DRY HANDS
Tove, a hospital nurse makes the switch to alcohol free hand disinfectant, and gets rid of eczema on her hands.

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SUSTAINABILITY
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BURNING OF SUGAR CANE FIELDS
ETHANOL DISTILLERY
CHEM FREIGHT
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ACCIDENTS
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WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT
Storage of hand disinfection at Södersjukhuset, one of the largest hospitals in Stockholm, Sweden.
The alcohol does not fit in the fire safe locker which violates safety regulations.

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LOW CLEANING EFFECTIVENESS
The label says: To be effective, you must clean hands with soap and water before using ethanol based sanitizer.
Why sanitize if you have access to soap and water?

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THE WINTER FLU RETURNS EVERY YEAR
Norovirus is the most common cause of the seasonal winter flu. Spreading occurs every season through contaminated food, contaminated surfaces and person-to-person contact.
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UBER ECONOMICS
Unknown passengers, who might be under the influence of alcohol, offered a flammable solvent that causes significant damage to your new car interior, paying for a low cost ride.

What is the actual price of that cheap hand sanitizer?

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Drops staining expensive hardwood floors.

NOTE: The drops come from the hands, not the dispenser.
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Biocidal effect is not everything.
Would you like to use this solvent on your hands?
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Photo Date: 2022/04/28
Expiry Date: 2020/02

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Fire hazard
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KNOWLEDGE GAP

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BUDGET PRIORITIES

The “keep a safe distance” sticker on the counter looks nice.
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UPS REPRESENTATIVE

Refilled with a home made recipe they found online.

What if someone steals it thinking it’s alcohol and drinks it?
100% misleading customers
Does it cause allergies?
Legal ramifications?
Fire hazard?
etc

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We asked. It’s refilled from a 25 liter canister that does not have a product label.

They don’t know what it is.

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Take note of the aluminum foil. Someone, with the best of intentions to protect the surface, made an effort to do this.

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“Please do not use alcohol on the scanner, as it will break them.”

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WE HAVE TO BE THE CHANGE
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OUR SOLUTION BIOPOLYMER+
BioPolymer+ is a more effective solution and provides an additional level of protection, as it leaves a prolonged effect after it has dried in on a surface.

Clean
Disinfect
Protect

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BACKGROUND – DEVELOPMENT
BioPolymer+ derived from water treatment our technology is based on a combination of both chemical and physical actions.
It creates an environment where biofilm and microbes does not like to reside and prevent any type of multi-resistance in bacteria.
A cationic charged biopolymer in combination with an active ingredient (Less than 0,05%) and lactic acid gives the water based formula the unique characteristics.
Adapted to skin or surfaces with a suitable pH level ensures no damage to the surface where its applied.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Advantages for the environment
in the whole value chain.
Production
Transportation
Storage
Use
Recycling
Leave a small footprint with your hands

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PROVEN EFFECTIVENESS
Few formulas are as rigorously tested for effectiveness as Biopolymer+

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CLINICAL STUDY BY
Proven effective after 80 touches with ½ kg pressure.

This result is highly unusual, quite possibly unique, within sanitizers.
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ETHANOL
85% ethanol
Plain solvent
Classified as harmful
pH is alkaline
Fire hazard
Ineffective against norovirus
Requires soap and water before use
Dries out the skin
Evaporates instantly
Risk of alcohol abuse

Alcohol free
Designed to prevent spread
No warning symbols
pH adapted to skin
Non-flammable
Effective against norovirus
No need for soap and water
Moisturising effect
Long lasting topical effect
No risk for abuse
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BIOPOLYMER+ VS OTHER DISINFECTANTS

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MOOMIN AND LOLLO & BERNIE

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TRAVELLING SAFE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTS

During travel is when a multitude people cross paths briefly and it is where maintaining a high standard of hygiene is needed the most.
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PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE
Biopolymer+ is used by
International hospitals
Organ transports
Ambulances
Pressure chambers

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MAKE AN INCLUSIVE CHOICE WITH HAND HYGIENE

Biopolymer+
Adapted to skin
Non oxidizing reaction on skin
Does not evaporate, avoid inhalation
Alcohol free means no issues with abuse or religious reasons

Reasons why ethanol, other solvents and oxidizing solutions are not suitable for everyone
Sensitive skin type or eczema
Headaches
Abuse
Unhealthy relationship to alcohol
Religious reasons

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BE THE BRAND
Credit card size
Perfect for the pocket
225 sprays

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MAKE HYGIENE A PART OF YOUR BRAND

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We are proud to have a great relationship with Italy’s most reputable medical institutions.
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CONCLUSION – HYGIENE UNTIL TODAY
Massive environmental challenges.

Ineffective solvents that may lead to multi-resistant bacteria and even possibly another pandemic.

Solvents that damage hands, surfaces and brands.

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CONCLUSION – HYGIENE OF TOMORROW
Low environmental impact with the use of concentrates

Effective solutions that are safe to use and offer long term protection

Having hygiene as a natural part of your brand

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BE THE CHANGE