The document discusses the increasing water scarcity in the U.S. and highlights an innovative solution using foam soap in touch-free dispensers to reduce water consumption in commercial restrooms. A study showed that foam soap leads to lower water usage compared to liquid soap and enhances hand hygiene practices. This solution provides a practical approach for businesses to manage water consumption while promoting healthier hygiene habits.

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An innovative option to
reduce water consumption
Information taken from:
“Effects of Foam Hand Soap on Water Consumed During Typical Hand Washing”
By Strategic Research Partners and GOJO Industries Inc.

2. Water scarcity pressures
Pressures on water
supply are increasing
in the United States.
UNEP and the
World Resources
Institute project
43%* of the world’s
populations will live
in water scarce
regions by 2025.
The growing green
building movement
has influenced
commercial water
users to begin to
track their water
use and find ways
to reduce water
consumption.
*Source referenced: Doering D. et. al., 2002,
Tomorrow’s Markets: Global Trends And
Their Implications For Business,
World Resources Institute,
http://pdf.wri.org/tm_tomorrows_markets.pdf
(August 12, 2014)
Information taken from:
“Effects of Foam Hand Soap on Water Consumed During Typical Hand Washing”
By Strategic Research Partners and GOJO Industries Inc.

3. Restroom Water Consumption
• The lavatory in a public restroom is a
significant source of water consumption in
the commercial sector (accounts for 37%
of total use).*
• While it is becoming increasingly important
to reduce water consumption, it is equally
important to continue to encourage healthy
hand hygiene habits.
As water scarcity increasingly has an
impact on businesses, foam soap can
serve as a solution to help reduce the
amount of water consumed.
*Source referenced: USEPA, August 20, 2009, Water Efficiency in the
Commercial and Institutional Sector: Considerations for a WaterSense
Program, http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/docs/ci_whitepaper.pdf
(August 12, 2014)
Information taken from:
“Effects of Foam Hand Soap on Water Consumed During Typical Hand Washing”
By Strategic Research Partners and GOJO Industries Inc.

4. Study Results
A study* was conducted to test the hypothesis that foam hand
wash results in reduced water consumption compared to lotion
soap, and to understand the consumer’s perception of foam soap
and the touch free soap dispensers.
less water
was consumed when
using foam soap
format vs. liquid
format
10% of the study participants
believed the touch free
dispensers to be more
sanitary to use
88%
believed the touch
free was more
convenient than
other dispensers
51%
of participants in the
study said they are
more likely to
wash their hands
with touch free
dispensers.
61%
*Information taken from:
“Effects of Foam Hand Soap on Water Consumed During Typical Hand Washing”
By Strategic Research Partners and GOJO Industries Inc.

5. Using foam soap in a touch-free soap dispenser can reduce
water consumption, promote better hand hygiene, and
improve the perception of the lavatory as being more
convenient and sanitary.
With water scarcity pressures growing and businesses
looking for solutions to reduce their water risks, foam
format soap in a touch-free dispenser provides a
significant water reducing solution that also promotes
healthy hand hygiene.
Information taken from:
“Effects of Foam Hand Soap on Water Consumed During Typical Hand Washing”
By Strategic Research Partners and GOJO Industries Inc.

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