GOLDEN GROUP SEEKS “SMART” GREEN DISPOSAL WITH NEW PRODUCT

CONTACT: Toni Giovanetti Denis
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PATTERSON, NY—Golden Group International, Ltd. (GGI) recently introduced a unique sanitary disposal bag for public restrooms that is expected to drastically reduce plumbing problems and improve restroom cleanliness, while providing a “smart” green solution for companies and individuals who want to both prevent waste and pollution and ensure that their recycling efforts are effective.

Sani SAC™, a sanitary, sealable, degradable plastic bag, is the company’s environmentally friendly solution for the disposal of tampons/napkins, diapers and other similar items in public restrooms. GGI has created a 50-bag box, a 125-bag roll and a 5-bag handi-pack. The degradable bags break down in landfills within 12 to 18 months. By using them, companies keep the disposed items from winding up in sewers, and leading to waterways and oceans when sewers overflow.

Jackie Transue, President of GGI, said she had the idea for founding GGI in 2007 while traveling on business as the president of her own mortgage company. She said practically every restroom in several states had a sign in the women’s room requesting disposal of sanitary items in wastebaskets instead of toilets.

“The light bulb went off and I thought that there must be a better solution than wasting so much toilet paper for wrapping tampons or napkins,” Ms. Transue said. “Also, sometimes women are embarrassed to place items in a wastebasket– that’s why they are tempted to flush them.”

While some bathrooms contain disposal areas for sanitary napkins/tampons, typically they are lined by a waxed paper bag, which does not address the waste of wrapping the items in toilet paper. The waxed bags are intrinsically less environmentally responsible than the Sani SAC™.  According to Golden Group studies, the average menstruating female uses one extra roll of toilet paper during menstruation for the purpose of feminine hygiene disposal alone. During her lifetime, she would use an additional 450 rolls of toilet paper for this purpose. That translates to 9.5 trees per woman. Based on that, the 125 million current menstruating females would account for 380 million trees cut down for toilet paper used for this disposal over 35-40 years, the average menstrual lifetime.

One of the areas where the Sani SAC™ could make a major impact is in reducing the amount of tampon applicators that end up in the ocean, Ms. Transue said. She notes that the Ocean Conservancy’s 2009 report, “A Rising Tide of Ocean Debris,” cites medical/personal hygiene items, such as tampons and tampon applicators, disposable diapers and syringes, as one of the greatest categories of debris, entering the oceans through sewer systems. The United States is one of the worst offenders in this area, with tampon applicators and medical debris comprising 5% of its ocean pollution, compared to a worldwide average of 1%.

Sani SAC™ bags are made from polyethylene and an additive, which utilizes a unique ion prodegradant system that will cause a high level of controlled degradation in the finished product after a period of light exposure. The bags ultimately degrade into CO2, H2O and biomass, whether they wind up in a landfill or other avenue of the waste stream. The non-toxic bags are harmless to humans, animals or plant life.

Kevin Hanna, co-founder and Vice President of GGI, said the company’s product is an example of a “smart” green effort because it promotes sustainability, while also breaking down harmlessly.

Transue notes that Sani SAC™ is superior to paper not only in terms of green aspects, but also because it is stronger, more sanitary and more private.

“It is double-layered, so it is opaque and is very sturdy,” Ms. Transue said. “A waxed bag can tear easily and does not seal. If you need to carry the Sani SAC™ bag in your purse or luggage, it is very compact, as it is available in a convenient 5-bag pack. If you need to use the Sani SAC™ bag and don’t find there is a place to dispose of it, you can put it in your purse to throw away later.”

Currently in use by many institutional and governmental janitorial services, Sani SAC™ reduces plumbing repair costs in these facilities caused by clogged pipes, according to Mr. Hanna. Plumbing costs range from $70 to $135 per hour in the United States, and could run higher in an emergency situation on a weekend or holiday.

“The reduction of plumbing expenses to relieve clogged toilets and pipes, the reduction of paper waste, the avoidance of clean-up and the priceless value of not losing the use of the restroom in a busy restaurant or a rentable hotel room make this a cost-effective product for the hospitality industry, among others,” Mr. Hanna said.

The products have the added benefit of protecting janitorial staff from exposure to disposed items that potentially could carry dangerous viruses or bacteria. These items include sanitary napkins, tampons, condoms, adhesive bandages, wipes and diapers.

The reactions by women who have used Sani SAC™ have been overwhelmingly positive.

“They appreciate the convenience, hygiene and opportunity to be discreet,” Ms. Transue said. “Up until the introduction of this product and our effort to bring awareness to the issues, many women did not understand the environmental impact of flushing these items. It was ‘out of sight, out of mind’ for many people, but once we explain the environmental and plumbing impact, they are eager to do their part.”

“This creates good will and overall customer satisfaction for businesses,” Mr. Hanna said. “The environmental benefit, too, will help save in clean-up costs and in the damage to our waterways and to marine life. By keeping costs down with products such as Sani SAC™, hotels can pass along the savings in the form of lower rates to their customers.”

The company’s goal is no less than to become a household name in green disposal. “I expect that the Sani SAC™ will be in most eco-friendly hotels, offices, restaurants and public spaces within the next year as they become aware of it,” Ms. Transue said. “We hope to reach every household soon after.”

Golden Group International, Ltd. (GGI) is a leading provider of quality sanitary and environmentally safe disposal bags, catering to institutional, sports arena, restaurant and hotel industries. Founded in 2008, GGI has earned certifications from the Green Business Association and the “Green” Hotels Association® for its degradable products. The New York-based company has also created a retail line of Sani SAC™ products to meet home demand. (www.GoldenGroupInternational.com)

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Sani SAC™

      Presently, millions of girls/women use feminine hygiene products such as sanitary napkins, tampons, applicators, etc. Used feminine hygiene products are disposed by wrapping them in toilet paper and flushing them down the toilet. These actions result in many adverse effects to us and to our environment.

     

      Statistics have shown that on average, a female uses twice as much toilet paper as a male does. During their menstrual cycle, females use approximately 1 extra roll of toilet tissue for the purpose of feminine hygiene product disposal alone. The average female would use about 450 rolls of toilet paper in their lifetime just on feminine hygiene product disposal alone. That number translates to about 9.5 trees used per female. Based on that fact, the 125 million menstruating females in the U.S., will find that over 380 million trees will be cut down, turned into toilet paper, and used for tampon disposal over the next 35-40 years (avg. menstruating lifetime).

        

     In the year 2000 in the US, there were an estimated 90,963,449 women between the age of 10 and 54. The above 515 rolls per woman in her lifetime, multiplied by women of this age group 90,963,449, adds up to a lot of wasted resources.

Adverse effects to our Environment:

     Over the last 50 years, studies have shown that 20 percent of the world’s forests have been cleared to make paper products such as tissue paper, paper towels, facial tissues and etc. When we wrap these used products in excess tissue paper before throwing them in the trash, means that more trees are needed to be cut down to accommodate these needs.

  

    Primarily people are very concern with the overall cleanliness especially the restroom facilities of establishments. To avoid embarrassments they tend to flush these used products in the toilet not knowing that this could lead to more damaging results. This may lead to the spread of bacteria or germs, this can cause drainage blockages and worst of all, it can pollute the marine environment. Floatables is the term used to describe the trash, debris and other visible material discharged when sewers overflow. Floatables are very harmful to the marine environment and is costly to clean up.

  

     With the environmental issues that we are facing today, we have to make Earth-Friendly choices. Each and every one of us has a responsibility to help preserve our environment. With this thought in mind, Golden Group International, Ltd introduces Sani SAC™. Golden Group International, Ltd. is dedicated to developing unique products for discrete, safe, cost effective and convenient disposal of personal hygiene supplies and products. They are producing products that speak to the current global attitude on protecting the environment while at the same time helping businesses to address the need for discrete options for sanitary disposal.

What is Sani SAC™?

 is a degradable feminine disposable bag, 4.5”x9” in dimension, 2.5mm in thickness, opaque and made of degradable plastic that is double-layered to efficiently store soiled feminine items for disposal into trash bins. It is described as a “considerate, cost-effective and very smart solution in a public environment”. Additionally, it is designed to be conveniently dispensed from a standard toilet paper holder which makes its installation and use very easy.

What are its uses and benefits?

      Sani SAC™ will save companies thousands of dollars annually. Men and women dispose various items in the toilets such as condoms, hair, Band-Aids, feminine pads, tampons, wipes, even diapers when proper disposal options are not available. These objects often cause costly blockages in the sewage systems costing the facility thousands of dollars and disruption to the business when not addressed immediately. The average cost per hour for a plumber in the US is $70 but could go higher depending on the severity of the problem, location of the blockage or occurs in an emergency situation.

     Sani SAC™ reduces waste in waterways by encouraging proper disposal and reduces the amount of wasted toilet paper. Ordinary plastics simply do not degrade for hundreds of years, therefore much of the plastic waste ends up in landfills or even worse as litter. This has become a serious economic, social and environmental problem. Our products are non-toxic and contain no heavy metals. They degrade and oxo-biodegrade, reducing the amount of plastic waste. The additives used in our products are harmless to humans, animals and plant life and are non-toxic, leaving no known harmful residues in the soil or waste streams. Our bags degrade in any environment, require no fertilizers, pesticides or water, they won’t hurt forestland and reduce biodiversity.

More Benefits of Sani SAC™:

• Sani SAC™ provides a more discrete, safe and sanitary disposal of menstrual products.

• It will reduce accidental contact or exposure to germs and blood borne pathogens and prevent the spread of disease by containing the blood and bodily fluids in a sealed bag.

• It helps prevent embarrassing exposure of used products from garbage spills or animals as it’s contained in its own sealed bag.

• It helps reduce the unpleasant smell of menstrual waste sitting in your bathroom trash can.

• Restaurants, hotels, public buildings, offices and clubs among other places will benefit their customers and members by providing a politely discrete, clean and healthy way to dispose of these products.

• Women will appreciate the convenience and clean facilities over places that do not offer this option because it would give them the chance to properly and discretely dispose theses items.

• Utilizing Sani SAC™ will save thousands of dollars and resources by helping reduce the use of excess amount of toilet paper. The average woman uses substantially more toilet paper during her menstrual cycle by wrapping tampons or pads in toilet paper in an effort to hide them in the garbage bin.

Why Chose Golden Group?

       Going “ Green” is of utmost importance to us. The need for fully degradable plastic is critical. Millions of tons of plastic waste are buried annually in landfill sites around the world. We offer degradable products that breakdown in landfills in 12 to 18 months. Everyone can benefit from saving the planet.

       In creating Sani SAC™ bags, we utilize non-toxic additive technology that contains no heavy metals. The bags are oxo-biodegradable, reducing the amount of plastic waste and are converted into carbon dioxide, water and biomass, by microorganisms. The additives used in our products are harmless to humans, animals and plant life and are non-toxic, leaving no known harmful residues in the soil or waste streams. The best solution for disposing of personal hygiene products is in landfills, not littering the world’s landmass and waterways where it can be a deadly peril to marine and animal life. These problems have led to a growing, immediate need for alternative thinking as well as a viable economic solution. Please visit  http://www.goldengroupinternational.com for more information about us and our products.