17 Oct 2022
This week is International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW). Established in 1986, IIPW raises awareness of the role infection prevention plays in improving patient safety. This year’s theme, “The Future is Infection Prevention: 50 Years of Infection Prevention”, aims to show appreciation for APIC’s past work in …
Continue reading "International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) 2022"08 Sep 2022
With a commitment to developing products that are safer for workers and the environment, Buckeye established itself as “green” long before it became a marketing strategy. For Buckeye, sustainability means providing the most innovative, high performance and cost effective products, packaging, and programs that promote human health and …
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Following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the monkeypox outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on Jul 23, on August 4 the White House declared monkeypox a … Continue reading "Monkeypox and Buckeye Disinfectants"
19 Jul 2022
Buckeye’s quality management system has once again achieved registration to the ISO 9001:2015 standard for the design, production, and delivery of over-the-counter and cosmetic products! We’re proud to meet the quality standards of the Performance Review Institute (PRI) Registrar and the International Organization for Standardization …
Continue reading "Buckeye International, Inc. Receives Certification to ISO 9001:2015"14 Jun 2022
In recent years, many manufacturers have struggled with shipping delays and other supply chain disruptions. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to reevaluate the demand for products that have become essential in the workplace. When products like hand sanitizer, disinfectants, and personal protective equipment are in high demand, …
Continue reading "What Has Buckeye Done to Reduce Supply Chain Disruptions?"19 May 2022
Bacteria, mold, mildew, and microorganisms are everywhere, even airborne, covering surfaces you come into contact with every day. Studies have shown that floors and soles of shoes are sources of contamination.
A study done by the University of Arizona found that soles of shoes average 421,000 units of bacteria and that pathogens can transfer …
Continue reading "What’s Growing on Your Floors?"29 Mar 2022
Proper cleaning and disinfecting begin with proper product dilution. Diluting products by hand can be messy, unsafe, and inaccurate. Eco® proportioning systems seamlessly and accurately dilute products without exposing workers to concentrated products.
When products are diluted by hand, user error can result …
Continue reading "Eco Proportioning Systems"12 Apr 2022
Because 99% of trash can liners go to the landfill, practicing source reduction by manufacturing liners with less plastic is the most sustainable approach. Gateway achieves this by manufacturing thinner liners with the highest quality resins that provide industry leading strength, quality, and consistency.
Gateway’s high-quality …
Continue reading "Gateway Liners and Sustainability"20 Jan 2022
COVID-19 continues to evolve, causing new variants to occur, many of which are being tracked as the pandemic continues. Because these variants are each unique, they can spread at different speeds and can be more resistant to treatments or vaccines. The COVID-19 variant, Omicron, has been detected in most states and is rapidly increasing …
Continue reading "Omicron and Buckeye’s 4 Levels of Protection"21 Dec 2021
Buckeye has always emphasized complete cleaning programs over individual products. With a complete program, maintenance staff receive all of the resources and training they need to keep facilities looking their best. Each Buckeye program is equipped with training materials that standardize cleaning procedures and promote human health …
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