Families with small children know the problem very well, but soon many businesses are going to have to deal with it too: plastic dishes. In particular, the new SUP (Single Use Plastics) directive is going to cause us to have to be more sustainable with our plastics. Recycling responsibly is an option, but why recycle … Read more
Many people get a kick out of the smell of chlorine. Why? Because they associate it with fresh and clean. For example, in the toilet of a gas station along the highway. “It may smell clean, but it doesn’t benefit you at all.” Speaking is Gert van den Bosch, account manager at Spectro. A toilet … Read more
In collaboration with HAS University of Applied Sciences, we have conducted research into plastic recycling. The conclusion was clear: through our Recycle Factory test case, a 74% CO2 reduction was easily achievable. Crude oil and incineration For the production of 1 kg of HDPE plastic, 0.91 kg of crude oil* is required. In the Netherlands, … Read more
Now found only on a Hungarian or Austrian stamp, but Ignaz Semmelweis (1818 – 1865) had an important role in the beginning of hand washing. At the time, the Hungarian physician was deeply concerned about maternal fever and linked it to unhygienic habits in the hospital where he worked. Semmelweis demanded that everyone wash their … Read more
After an extensive development process, Spectro is now launching its own Hand & Body Lotion. The product prevents dehydration of the skin and, among other things, has a nourishing effect due to the added Panthenol. Thanks to its unique composition, which is also of renewable origin, the product absorbs quickly into the skin and is … Read more
It is like clockwork; after the summer period, when it starts to get colder, we always get at least one phone call: has something changed in the formulation of your product? Because my employee suddenly has irritated skin from washing or disinfecting their hands. In this blog we would like to explain how this occurs … Read more
OSS – Spectro introduces the latest generation in the Finish range: Tetra Finish. Based on the latest in raw material technologies. Inspiration from the Greek language ‘Tetra’ means four in Greek. On the one hand, this has to do with the four different properties of the product: 1. Perfect drying 2. Deep gloss 3. Durable … Read more
You can’t use force with foam. A quote from our technical man “at demonstrations the police don’t stand spraying with foam either but with a water spray”. Foam is the enemy in (professional) dishwashers. So it causes less water power but also higher wear and tear on the pumps. This in turn causes less clean … Read more
Nowadays, the car or truck can be washed with confidence in a modern car wash. New generations of brushes, detailed pre-wash technology and high-tech resources have fortunately ensured this. However, we do see another problem lurking lately: tarnished aluminum. Cars with beautiful shiny trims, sport rims, roof moldings, emblems and entry strips. But even fuel … Read more
The first product straight out of our Recycle Factory is a reality. We are proud to introduce the new Ecodos Dosage Bottle. This brand new packaging comes from our own mold and the design is patented by Spectro. Our bottle is unique in the world, as the Ecodos Dosage Bottle is made from 100% recycled … Read more
