EGOSAN: Sustainably Produced Incontinence Protection is Here
Whether due to birth differences, disease, or aging, incontinence is a fact of life for many. The first step is always to seek medical advice, but when treatments aren't possible or don't work, using incontinence protection is unavoidable.
Cloth products can be inconvenient and messy, and they may increase the risk of skin issues and UTIs for some people. Additionally, while they may seem more environmentally friendly, the manufacturing process, as well as the water, energy, and chemicals needed to properly launder them present their own challenges.
Enter disposable pads, pull-ups, and tabbed briefs (diapers):
The best of these products are convenient, highly effective when properly fitted, and provide incredible absorption. EGOSAN is a leader in design, absorption, and skin protection. The soft, breathable backing and advanced design are unmatched in the industry. The downside, of course, is disposal.
Santex, the manufacturer of EGOSAN products, works diligently to increase environmental sustainability while maintaining the integrity of its products.
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Environmental Overview: Points of interest regarding Santex
Use of plastics & packaging:
Packaging management is a strategic area for Santex to reduce the environmental impact of its products throughout their life cycle. The company takes an eco-design and progressive improvement approach to packaging solutions, with the aim of decreasing the amount of virgin plastic material used, increasing the share of recyclable components, and evaluating alternative, lower-impact options.
Certified IQNet SR 10:2015: Reflects an international standard for integrating social responsibility into an organization's strategy.
A sample of the international certifications that Santex has earned:
IFS HPC: A standard for auditing the safety and quality of products/processes of companies producing personal care products.
PEFC Certification: Voluntary third-party system certifying that forest-based products come from sustainable forest management and legal sources.
FSC®: Production of incontinence aids made from FSC® raw materials.
UNI EN ISO 14001:2015: A standard that defines rules of behavior for a company, aimed at protecting the environment, preventing pollution, reducing the amount of waste, and the consumption of energy and materials.
Packaging, water, waste, and so much more:
If readers want to dive into the numbers and ongoing environmental efforts, Santex has a detailed sustainability report that runs nearly 150 pages. For most people, just knowing that Santex continues to be heavily invested in increasing sustainability while providing the very best incontinence protection possible is enough.
We’re glad you care about the environment as much as we do!
Egosan: Incontinence experts. For over 30 years.
