What are the origins of chewing gum? While colourful packs of chewing gum may seem like a modern invention, its history dates back to ancient times. There’s even evidence that some northern Europeans were chewing birch bark tar 9,000...
Stormwater runoff and rivers bursting their banks affect thousands of homes and businesses each year. According to the Met Office, storm-related rainfall has intensified in recent years, with this October’s Storm Ciarán hitting the UK with three inches of rain...
Following a particularly wet July, coupled with a series of thunderstorms, an estimated 54 beaches across the UK have been affected by sewage pollution. The plastic waste carried out of drains and sewers onto these beaches is not just an eyesore...
Spring is finally here, and you know what that means – it’s time to bust out the cleaning supplies and give your office or workspace the makeover it deserves! But before you start scrubbing away, let’s take a quick...
The sustainability agenda has rightly moved up corporate priority lists in recent years. While many put understandable focus on carbon emissions and net zero, another facet can all too often be ignored – that of water waste. According to Severn...
Festival season is now upon us, with Glastonbury having just finished and Reading and Bestival taking place later this summer. Whilst these festivals are exciting and provide an opportunity for us to come together to enjoy live music, they...
By Jamie Woodhall, Technical and Innovation Manager at Rentokil Specialist Hygiene Smell is a very powerful sense, and has the ability to trigger strong emotions and feelings. Businesses often use smell as a selling tool. For example, a study...
Jamie Woodhall, Technical and Innovation Manager at Rentokil Specialist Hygiene The hospitality industry faced an uphill battle during the pandemic, but in August this year the sector was widely credited with helping the economy to bounce back, and the outlook...
Jamie Woodhall, Technical & Innovations Manager at Rentokil Specialist HygieneAfter many months of employees across the UK working remotely during various lockdowns, the government is now actively trying to encourage workers back to office environments. With nine in 10 workers indicating that they...
Jamie Woodhall, Technical & Innovations Manager at Rentokil Specialist HygieneSewage is very obviously unpleasant. It is unsightly, pungent and can be dangerous. Raw sewage can contain a variety of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that could pose serious health risks...