News Flash

Recognising that plastic packaging is a major problem due to the obvious waste issues, the fact it is made from crude oil – an increasingly scarce resource and the problems associated with oil spills and polution, Ecover has now been working for some 3 years to find a new alternative.

By harnessing the power of nature and applying some clever science, Ecover has introduced Plant-astic, a green plastic that’s 100% renewable, reusable and recyclable for all its bottles from April this year.

A simple process, Sugarcane is harvested to produce sugar, which is then fermented and distilled to produce ethonol. The ethonol is dehydrated to create ethylene, which is polymerized into Palnt-astic.

As the sugarcane is grown and harvested in harmony with its natural environment, the nearby Amazoian rainforests remian unaffected. In fact , sugarcane is one of the few plants that captures carbon and stores it safely away.

Environment Financial Magazine in its 2011 Voluntary Carbon Market Survey has named the CarbonNeutral Company as Best Offset Retailer.

The company was recognised as the top carbon management firm by more than 500 participants who were asked to consider the reliability, innovation, efficiency and speed of transacting, quality of service provided and influence on the market.

Futures Supplies has been delivering Carbon Neutral supplies since 2006 and has positioned us as an industry leader with one of the strongest and most credible approaches to climate change.

Demonstrating our commitment to reducing CO2 in accordance with leading edge quality assurance standards, the CarbonNeutral trademark is one of the world’s most recognised and robust brand marks for greenhouse gas emission reduction.

Committed to adding value for our customers at every level and through reducing the emissions associated with the supply chain, our carbon footprint is reduced to net zero.

Futures Supplies is delighted to announce its latest supplier partnership with well-respected Unger leading manufactures of quality window cleaning tools.

Unger is a great match for Futures Supplies with a philosophy ‘to stand apart from the rest thanks to its special “Yes We Can!” service spirit.

As proof of that, it promises to deliver a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee on every product offered, ensuring that every Unger product you purchase meets your high standards – or you can return it for a replacement or refund.

Unger has been manufacturing cleaning products and systems since 1964 and Futures Supplies is delighted to bring its customers this trusted range.

If you are interested in the Unger products, give us a call now or visit the website www.futures-supplies.co.uk

You might think we are a little quiet throughout January but that’s because we are busy upgrading our computer system and software to further improve our service to you.

Those that already work with us know that we like to keep up with the very latest cutting edge technology and we hope that this bespoke system will deliver the very best back office support to our valued customers whilst streamlining operations.

Watch out for the changes and vast improvements over the coming months we are sure you will like them!

All the team at Futures Supplies would like to offer a heartfelt THANK YOU to all our valued customers and partners for their continued loyalty and support throughout 2010.

In these difficult economic times, we hope that our unrelenting commitment to deliver exceptional service, continual improvement and added value to you every step of the way will help ensure a bright 2011.

Our deliveries will carry on right up until 23^rd December and will resume on the 4^th January but don’t forget you can continue place your orders on line 24/7 at www.futures-supplies.co.uk right through the Christmas and New Year period.

We would like to take this opportunity of wishing everyone a Very Happy Christmas and EVERYTHING you wish for in the coming year.

Tired of your old floor machine? Take this opportunity and for a limited time, get up to £1,000 off a brand new equivalent sized TASKI floor machine.

You can trade in ANY old or even broken floor machine for one of the highly efficient TASKI machines. This range is known for its use of the latest technology in design and manufacturing, enabling true innovation breakthroughs in performance and life time costs, resulting in machines that deliver operational efficiency gains that are a delight to work with.

Find out more about the TASKI range available at www.futures-supplies.co.uk or if you are interested in trading in your old machine, just give us a call 020 8689 2072.

Serious about business, Futures Supplies has been invited to take part in a Defra research project to determine and share the effectiveness of certified Environmental Management Systems at delivering both business and environmental benefits.

The study will involve a two-day, independent site visit, interviews with the team, as well as the collection and verification of EMS performance data.

The aggregated results of this study will be published and widely shared to ensure maximum impact in increasing the uptake of EMS in both the UK and beyond, as well as providing clear recognition of Futures Supplies commitment to continualy improving its environmental performance.

We are delighted to have been invited to be part of this project, which ultimately seeks to improve environmental performance on a national and global level.

KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL*, the leading supplier of washroom products, has launched a new high-image hand hygiene bundle that includes state-of-the-art, touch-free electronic soap and towel dispensers.

The high-tech dispenser bundle stands to offer washroom operators major benefits in the form of controlled cost in use and operational efficiencies.

The new Electronic Rolled Hand Towel Dispenser can provide a saving of up to 12.5% compared with the existing KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* manual No-Touch Hand Towel Dispenser.

The new touch-free Electronic Foam Soap Dispenser, meanwhile, promises increased control with just one 0.65ml foam shot required per wash compared with the 2 shots required by the existing KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* AQUA* Foam Soap Dispenser.

Both the touch-free electronic hand towel and soap dispensers in the new bundle offer high capacity refills to help prevent them running empty.

The Electronic Rolled Hand Towel Dispenser dispenses all KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* Rolled Hand Towels made from AIRFLEX* Fabric, including KLEENEX Branded Towels for high image and SCOTT Brand Towels for greatest cost in use.

The Electronic Foam Soap Dispenser dispenses the new KLEENEX Luxury Frequent Use Foam Soap.

Fabulous news for the washroom!

Futures Supplies’ Office Manager, Andrew Hills is taking part in the ‘UK End 2 End’ 1,000-mile charity bike ride from Lands’ End to John O’Groats. Organised by leading children’s charity Action Medical Research, the event runs from 22^nd to 30^th May 2011

Starting on the most south-westerly tip of England, the participants will cycle almost 1,000 miles through the beautiful British countryside. Andy will pedal his way through stunning counties such as Cornwall and Devon, head north along the Welsh border before skirting the Lake District into Scotland encountering lochs and highlands before hitting the North Coast and the most northern point of Britain, John O’Groats.

Action Medical Research is a leading UK charity focusing on child health and Andrew is hoping to raise £ 5,000 to help fund their vital research. Training since summer 2010, Andy has taken part in several of the charities 100-mile day rides in preparation for the massive 115 mile average a day he will be cycling.

Please please sponsor Andrew, visit www.action.org.uk/sponsor/ahills or contact him info@futures-supplies.co.uk

Delivering all important savings every step of the way, Futures Supplies is delighted to offer you this free e-book detailing how you can reduce your costs and at the same time help reduce your environmental impact.

Just follow the link and download your free e book now – enjoy!

http://hub.futures-supplies.co.uk/how-cleaning-companies-can-reduce-their-costs/