Foam Soap

♻️ Sustainability Remark

Foam soap can reduce soap usage by up to 45%, water consumption by 16%, and energy use by 10% compared to liquid soap, making it a significantly more sustainable hand hygiene option.

✅ Scientific Support & References:

1. Soap Usage Reduction

   • Foam soap is pre-lathered, so users require less product per wash. A study by GOJO Industries (makers of Purell) demonstrated that foam soap reduces soap usage by up to 45% compared to liquid soap. 🔗 [Source: GOJO Industries, “A Comparative Study of Foam and Liquid Soap,” 2007]

2. Water Conservation

   • An independent study by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) showed that foam soap rinses off more quickly, reducing average water usage by 16% during handwashing.
     🔗 [Source: ASM Annual Meeting Abstracts, 2009]

3. Energy Savings

   • Less water required for rinsing means less hot water is used. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that reducing hot water usage by even small amounts leads to up to 10% energy savings per wash.
     🔗 [Source: US EPA, “WaterSense at Work: Best Management Practices for Commercial and Institutional Facilities,” 2012]

✅ Summary

By switching to foam soap, organizations and households can lower overall soap and water usage, reduce plastic packaging waste (via refill systems), and lower energy use — contributing meaningfully to sustainability goals.