Nice-Pak produce and donate much-needed antibacterial wipes in record time

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Key workers produce and donate much-needed antibacterial wipes in record time

Charities and healthcare bodies across North East Wales and Greater Manchester are benefitting from antibacterial wet wipes thanks to Nice-Pak’s key workers.

We have launched a new product in just two weeks – and are donating packs along with our ‘Sani Hands’ antibacterial hand wipes to hospices, NHS bodies and care homes to help them in the fight against COVID-19.

The contribution comes after an increase in demand for hygiene products due to the coronavirus, in particular antibacterial wipes used both in and out of the home.

Donations have been made to care homes including Rhiwlas Care Home, Bod Hyfryd Care Home (both Flint), Llys Medig Care Home (Denbigh), Hafod y Green (Trefnant)  Fern Lodge (Chester) and Dean Wood Manor (Wigan).

Nice-Pak employees also delivered packs to Flintshire housing, Hope House Hospice, Nightingale House Hospice, Wigan and Leigh Hospice, Halton House Hospice,  Wrightington, Wrexham NHS Command Centre, 11 North West Ambulance Service NHS, Flintshire health and social care workers and residents at Flint tower blocks.

Our efforts have also been praised by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham for PPE donations to a local NHS trust.

Deborah Thatcher, HR director at Nice-Pak, said: “We received numerous requests from colleagues and external healthcare organisations for donations to the community.

“As a result, our teams worked incredibly hard to produce a new antibacterial wipe in just two weeks and donated thousands of packs around the region. Developing and manufacturing a new product can take months, so to complete it in 14 days is a record for the business and reflects the passion of our people to help our communities.

“We are really pleased to be able to offer our help during this crisis and hope they play a role in keeping people safe.”

Tracy Livingstone, director of nursing and patient services at Nightingale House in Wrexham, said: “In these unprecedented times it is humbling for the team at the hospice to have this fantastic support of our work.

“Knowing that the team at Nice-Pak are helping us in looking after the patients and families in our care as well as our staff members means a great deal to us.”

Rebekah Ashley, IPU manager at Wigan and Leigh Hospice,  said: “The wipes are absolutely crucial to prevent the spread of infection and are being used throughout the hospice building.”

Liz Darley, registered manager at Dean Wood Manor care home, said: “The staff team have found them very helpful to keep infection control standards at the highest standard possible.”

Susie Lunt, senior manager of integrated services, lead adults at Flintshire County Council, said: “Nice-Pak’s kind donation of PPE is being allocated in a co-ordinated approach to health and social care workers across Flintshire who continue to support our older and vulnerable residents.”

Speaking about a co-ordinated approach to tackling PPE shortages, Andy Burnham said: “I’m proud of how our partners across Greater Manchester have come together to work in a co-ordinated way to make sure our frontline services have the vital PPE they need to do their jobs and I thank them for their Herculean efforts.”

Press links can be found at:

http://www.deeside.com/flint-company-produces-and-donates-much-needed-antibacterial-wipes-for-care-homes-and-hospices-in-north-east-wales/

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/18457715.key-workers-produce-donate-much-needed-antibacterial-wipes-record-time/

https://www.wigantoday.net/business/wipes-firm-aiding-health-heroes-2875561#gsc.tab=0

https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/content-microsite/non_covid-19/2020-05-18/nice-pak-donates-antibacterial-wipes-to-key-workers?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NON_COVID+2020+%2805-20-2020%29+%28Final%29&utm_content=&spMailingID=5410695&spUserID=MjI5NjI2NTIwMzQS1&spJobID=1020955152&spReportId=MTAyMDk1NTE1MgS2

 

‘Fine to Flush’ accreditation for Nice-Pak

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Nice-Pak International has achieved a ‘Fine to Flush’ generic accreditation for its flushable plastic-free moist toilet tissue products.

Moist toilet tissue supplied by Nice-Pak making use of the SureFlush XP12 technology will be able to display the ‘Fine to Flush’ logo on pack.

The ‘Fine to Flush’ standard was introduced by Water UK, which represents water companies across the UK.

Nice-Pak’s research and development head of nonwoven, Matt Storey, said: “We are delighted to have attained this certification on SureFlush XP12 following two years of hard work and collaboration with the Water Research Centre (WRc). This plastic-free moist toilet tissue has been designed to meet the specific needs of the UK sewer system.”

 

 

WRc developed the flushability standard in conjunction with Water UK earlier this year.

WRc’s  Senior Consultant, Andy Drinkwater said: ” The certification of Nice-Pak’s Sureflush XP12 is a most welcome step forward. The product is very different from many traditional wipes in terms of its flushability credentials. Retailers should be confident that by using SureFlush XP12, and subject to confirmatory testing, their own branded products should be ‘Fine to Flush’ compliant”

Fine to Flush’ certification is only granted for the small minority of wet wipes which are designed to be flushed and have passed the rigorous seven step process required by the standard.  The vast majority of wipes including baby wipes, make up removal wipes and household cleaning wipes are not designed to be flushed and should be disposed of in a bin.

Nice-Pak actively encourages compliance with the industry Code of Practice on ‘Do Not Flush’ labelling and supports industry-wide awareness on responsible product disposal.

Acting Responsibly – Do Not Flush Baby Wipes, Cosmetic Wipes or Household Cleaning Wipes

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Wipes are an important component of modern day life, vital in safeguarding consumer health and hygiene.

The vast majority of wipes including baby wipes, cosmetic wipes and household cleaning wipes should be disposed of in a bin.

As a responsible manufacturer, Nice-Pak recognises concerns around the potential environmental impacts of inappropriately disposed wet wipes. We also understand that the consumer wants to act responsibly.  We appeal for adherence to on-pack disposal instructions. If the ‘Do Not Flush’ logo is present please dispose of wipes in a bin. If in doubt, do not flush.

Nice-Pak has been working closely with its customers and trade association, EDANA, on a co-ordinated approach to ensure that all packaging communicates the appropriate disposal pathway for each and every product. In most cases, this involves the clear display of a ‘Do Not Flush’ logo in accordance with industry Code of Practice.

Wipes designed to be and marketed as ‘flushable’ must comply with the strict industry guidelines, ‘GD4’.  Wipes compliant with these guidelines do not contain plastic. GD4 (including the labelling Code of Practice) is the basis for national legislation or standards in Belgium and Spain and is in the process of being adopted by Waste Water authorities in other European countries.  GD4 has a history of over 15 years of rigorous testing and constant review that comprehensively demonstrates the compatibility of flushable wipes with the wastewater infrastructure. It has proven to be effective in both the test environment and in the wastewater network itself, as evidenced by Water UK’s own 2017 study of sewer blockages.

The study concluded that the vast  majority of wipes found in sewer blockages are of the non-flushable type which had been incorrectly disposed of.

Nice-Pak continues to support an industry-wide stakeholder outreach programme and consumer education on this important issue.

 

See the industry education video.

 

 

 

Nice-Pak Own Label Winner and Grocer Gold Finalist for 5th Year

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Nice-Pak Grocer Finalist

We’re proud to announce that Nice-Pak has been voted Own Label Supplier of the year in the baby category for the 5th time. We are also a finalist in the Grocer Gold Awards. This is a significant achievement as it is our customers who cast the vote.

Why did we win? In the words of the Grocer, “Wet wipe manufacturer Nice-Pak are once again winner in this category thanks to very collaborative partnerships with their retail partners and also responsive to individual needs, despite supplying hundreds of customers worldwide, said one buyer. This tailored service shows a very thorough understanding of their
customer base added another, and coupled with an excellent understanding of the market and product alongside proactive NPD management. Nice-Pak is on the shortlist once again for the Own-Label Supplier of the Year.” (Source: The Grocer Magazine April 2016)

Robert Dodson, Nice-Pak’s Sales Director said “This year, the comments are all about our marketing, sales, and product development efforts which are a great recognition of our team’s hard work across the business.”

 

Belgian Arrêté Affects Wipes

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The Belgium Royal Arrêté aimed at protecting the systems of collection, transport and treatment of domestic and urban waste water impacts the wipe industry.

Included in the scope of the Arrêté (published 18th September 2015) are all types on wipes including Baby Wipes, Cosmetic Wipes, Surface Wipes and Moist Toilet Tissue.

The Arrêté specifies the criteria wipes must achieve in order to be flushable. For wipes which can not be flushed a logo is required. Belgium is currently the only member State which has published a law establishing mandatory requirements to indicate that a product is not flushable.