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Golden
Group International, Ltd. (GGI) recently introduced a unique sanitary
disposal bag to the hospitality industry that is expected to
drastically reduce plumbing problems and improve restroom cleanliness,
while providing a green solution. Sani SAC™, a sanitary, sealable,
degradable plastic bag, is the company’s environmentally friendly
solution for the disposal of tampons/napkins, diapers and other similar
items in public restrooms. GGI has created a 50-bag box, a 125-bag roll
and a 5-bag handi-pack that can be used as a courtesy item in a hotel
room.
Jackie Transue, President of GGI, said she had the idea for founding
GGI in 2007 while traveling on business as the president of her own
mortgage company. She said practically every restroom in several states
had a sign in the women’s room requesting disposal of sanitary items in
wastebaskets instead of toilets.
“The light bulb went off and I thought that there must be a better
solution than wasting so much toilet paper for wrapping tampons or
napkins,” Ms. Transue said. “Also, sometimes women are embarrassed to
place items in a wastebasket– that’s why they are tempted to flush
them.”
Currently in use by many institutional and governmental janitorial
services, Sani SAC™ reduces plumbing repair costs in these facilities
caused by clogged pipes, according to Kevin Hanna, co-founder and Vice
President of GGI. Plumbing costs range from $70 to $135 per hour in the
United States, and could run higher in an emergency situation on a
weekend or holiday.
“The reduction of plumbing expenses to relieve clogged toilets and
pipes, the reduction of paper waste and the priceless value of not
losing the use of the restroom in a busy restaurant or a rentable hotel
room – not to mention the damage to rooms below due to backed-up
toilets – make this a cost-effective product for the hospitality
industry,” Mr. Hanna said.
The products have the added benefit of protecting janitorial staff from
exposure to disposed items that potentially could carry dangerous
viruses or bacteria. These items include sanitary napkins, tampons,
condoms, adhesive bandages, wipes and diapers.
While some bathrooms contain disposal areas for sanitary
napkins/tampons, typically they are lined by a waxed paper bag, which
does not address the waste of wrapping the items in toilet paper, and
which are less environmentally responsible than the Sani SAC™.
Not only are the degradable sanitary bags superior to paper in terms of
green aspects, the Sani SAC™ is also a better form of disposal because
it is stronger, more sanitary and more private.
“It is double-layered, so it is opaque and is very sturdy,” Ms. Transue
said. “A waxed bag can tear easily and does not seal. If you need to
carry the Sani SAC™ bag in your purse or luggage, it is very compact,
as it is available in a convenient 5-bag pack. If you need to use the
Sani SAC™ bag and don’t find there is a place to dispose of it, you can
put it in your purse to throw away later.” The reactions by women who
have used Sani SAC™ have been overwhelmingly positive.
“They appreciate the convenience, hygiene and opportunity to be
discreet,” Ms. Transue said. “Up until the introduction of this product
and our effort to bring awareness to the issues, many women did not
understand the environmental impact of flushing these items. It was
‘out of sight, out of mind’ for many people, but once we explain the
environmental and plumbing impact, they are eager to do their part.”
Several major players in the hospitality industry are reviewing Sani
SAC™ and soon are expected to add it to the list of green products that
they carry.
“Hotels and restaurants show concern and consideration for their
customers when they provide for proper disposal,” said Mr. Hanna. “This
creates good will and overall customer satisfaction. The environmental
benefit, too, will help save in clean-up costs and in the damage to our
waterways and to marine life.
By keeping costs down with products such as Sani SAC™, hotels can pass
along the savings in the form of lower rates to their customers.”
Golden Group International, Ltd. (GGI) is a leading provider of quality
sanitary and environmentally safe disposal bags, catering to
institutional, sports arena, restaurant and hotel industries. Founded
in 2008, GGI has earned certifications from the Green Business
Association and the “Green” Hotels Association® for its degradable
products. The New York-based company has also created a retail line of
Sani SAC™ products to meet home demand.
(www.GoldenGroupInternational.com)
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