Metsä Tissue has been ranked the best tissue paper producer for public corporate responsibility reporting and environmental management systems in the WWF's second Environmental Paper Company Index.

This rating of paper producers according to their global ecological footprint scrutinises production on key environmental criteria such as fibre sourcing from sustainably managed forests, clean production and public reporting.

Metsä Tissue achieved a score of 86 per cent of the maximum score in the category Corporate Responsibility reporting and Environmental Management Systems. The second best tissue producer scored 78 per cent.

The three best overall scores in the tissue category, all within a margin of less than one per cent of each other, went to SCA Tissue, Metsä Tissue and Sofidel in that order.

"This excellent ranking is rewarding and highly motivating for the entire Metsä Tissue community, as a lot of attention and work has been put into improving our transparency and environmental performance," commented Mika Joukio, ceo of Metsä Tissue.

We are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with Mitre Linen (formerly Mitre, Hall & Letts) to be our manufacturer of bed linen, towels, linens and soft furnishings to the Hotel and College sector. Mitre have a over sixty years of experience in the textiles business and are still proud to hold the Queens Royal Appointment, so you can always be assured of the quality at unbeatable prices!
We can offer the Housekeeper a true one stop shop for all their supplies, from janitorial products to bed linen and hotel supplies. One call, one delivery, one invoice....simple.
Watch this space for the official launch, which will feature an introductory offer for all customers. We can also provide a free consultation and samples to help you choose the right product for the right price.
Please contact Glen on 01763 262050 or visit the Mitre website to view the entire range. And don't forget you'll get a better deal from Smith & Coburn! http://www.mitrelinen.com/explore-mitre/about-us/

In an agreement this November, EU member states agreed on reducing the use of phosphors compounds in dishwasher and laundry detergents.
The decision, taken by EU member states 'representatives, given the green light to ban the use of phosphates in household cleaning products. This amended EU regulation aims to reduce the levels of phosphorous compounds found in wastewater which produce eutrophication' or the formation of blue-green algae that starve fish of oxygen in lakes and streams.
The new restrictions, which were not included in the initial proposal from the European Commission, relate to banning phosphates use in dishwashers as well as laundry products, a move that was welcomed by the European Parliament.

Due to be launched in Jan 2012. We have set up a webshop within our Smith & Coburn website to enable the employees of the Wellcome Trust to purchase the full range of over 30 Ecover products, including the innovative refill system. This is unique to Wellcome Trust.

Earlier in the year we entered in to a new partnership with Metsä Tissue. Following the ethos of Smith & Coburn, the products are great value for money, cost effective and by using Metsä Tissue we can be confident in offering products that have the lowest impact on the environment.

High capacity, holding a 1600 sheet roll, the System Toilet Tissue Dispenser prevents cross contamination underneath the dispenser where germs commonly lurk because the roll is always visible. There is no searching for the roll inside the dispenser and you can see at a glance if the dispenser needs topping up, the plugs sit neatly in the core catcher. The toilet rolls carry the highly acclaimed Nordic Swan Eco Label, offering the best in class environmentally.

There is no wastage, as every sheet is used, and with the dispenser holding more than the equivalent of 5 conventional toilet rolls or 6 sleeves of bulk pack, storage issues are significantly reduced. They are labour saving too!

For a free washroom consultation please contact Glen on 01763 262050.