Cleanlink News October 21 2009
SCA Creates Tork Green Hygiene Council
Tork, an SCA Tissue North America brand, announced at ISSA that the company has formed the Tork Green Hygiene Council (TGHC). The panel of four experts will provide perspective and advice on how to create sustainable and healthy environments, both at work and home.
“The TGHC showcases Tork’s ongoing commitment to providing green and hygienic public washroom solutions for businesses and their customers,” said Cindy Stilp, director of marketing and communications at SCA Tissue North America. “As the world’s greenest paper company, we’re constantly striving to bring hygiene and sustainability to the forefront to keep people and the planet healthy.”
The TGHC consists of two green building/sustainability experts—David Gottfried, founder of the United States Green Building Council and CEO of Regenerative Ventures, Inc.; and Joshua Radoff, co-founder and principal of YRG sustainability consultants. The other two members—Dr. Allison Aiello, assistant professor of epidemiology, University of Michigan; and Donna Duberg, assistant professor of clinical laboratory science, Saint Louis University—are both experts on hygiene and epidemiology.
“I am excited to join Tork in educating our society on building sustainable lifestyles,” said Gottfried, who also created and incubated the World Green Building Council, a global leader in climate change reduction initiatives. “Tork has long been recognized for its holistic environmental and hygienic approach, and I support that mission to make the world a healthier, cleaner place to live.”
The TGHC will provide best-practice information for Tork customers and the general public to ensure they are up-to-date on the latest sustainability trends and hygiene methods. In addition, the Council will participate in roundtable discussions, provide keynote speeches at leading industry conferences, lead sustainability and hygiene forums, and guest blog on Tork’s Web site, www.torkusa.com, regarding various key issues.
“With increased concern over the spread of viruses in the past two years, it is crucial for the general public and workers to understand and implement complete hygiene practices,” commented Dr. Aiello. “The TGHC is a perfect forum to increase awareness of these methods and highlight important issues, such as hand sanitation.”
