We serve as a trusted resource for the latest news and helpful information related to skin health and surface hygiene advancements. GOJO microbiologists, scientists,
nurses and other professionals post regularly
and we also get the views of outside experts and
thought leaders in the field. It’s all part of the
GOJO Purpose, Saving Lives and Making Lives Better Through Well-Being Solutions.
GOJO – 2018 Finalist for the 9th Annual Responsible Business Awards
10/11/2018
By Samantha Williams
Strategic Communications Vice President, GOJO Industries
The GOJO Purpose, Saving Lives and Making Life Better Through Well-Being Solutions, inspires our commitment to sustainability leadership and to use this commitment as a driver of innovation that improves the lives of those we touch. We put considerable effort into understanding and proactively managing the social, environmental, and economic impacts of our business on society and the environment as new needs and challenges emerge to create a healthy today and a healthy tomorrow.
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Three Ways to Kick Off the School Year on a Healthy Note
8/23/2018
By Samantha Williams
Strategic Communications Vice President, GOJO Industries
We oftentimes hear, “Back to school. Back to germs.” But, as the new school year begins, that doesn’t have to be the case. Instead, let’s focus on steps we can take to have a healthy school year.
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Good Hand Hygiene Habits for Contact Lens Wearers
8/8/2018
By Srini Venkatesh
Former Chief Science Officer & Vice President, GOJO Industries
Many Americans suffer from vision problems. Advancements in medical science have allowed us to correct these issues using eye glasses, contact lenses, and laser eye surgery. While contact lenses provide many benefits, improper handling and cleaning of contact lenses can lead to eye infections. The best way to help reduce this risk, whether you wear hard (rigid gas permeable) or soft lenses, is to practice good hand hygiene habits and clean and disinfect your lenses and supplies.
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Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Do Not Create Superbugs
8/3/2018
By Jim Arbogast, Ph.D.
Hygiene Sciences and Public Health Advancements Vice President, GOJO Industries
A recent study in Science Translational Medicine is causing concern amongst public health thought leaders because it is misleading, applying results inappropriately to (ethyl) alcohol-based hand sanitizers. The study tested efficacy of isopropanol (isopropyl) alcohol in a 23% concentration, whereby hand sanitizers typically use ethyl alcohol in a 70% concentration.
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Your Top 7 Questions About PURELL® Advanced Hand Sanitizer Answered
7/25/2018
By Samantha Williams
Strategic Communications Vice President, GOJO Industries
Hand hygiene, which includes washing your hands with soap and water and using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, like PURELL® Advanced Hand Sanitizer, is one of the most important measures we can all take to reduce the spread of germs that can cause illness. Yet, oftentimes, questions may arise around using alcohol-based hand sanitizers. With that in mind, we have taken the most common questions and answered them for you.
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Fostering a Culture of Sustainable Value
4/27/2018
By Brittany Cogdeill
Marking Associate, Canada, and SWOW Team Co-Leader, GOJO Industries
At GOJO, sustainability is inherent to our Purpose – Saving Lives and Making Life Better Through Well-Being Solutions – and is infused in everything we do, from the products we make to the ways our employees work.
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Celebrating Our Commitment to Creating Sustainable Value
4/18/2018
By Nicole Koharik
Former Corporate Communications Director, GOJO Industries
We are in the middle of Earth Week, a time each year when we focus on the social, environmental and economic challenges facing our world today. At GOJO, we honor this week, and every week, by celebrating our commitment to creating Sustainable Value for all GOJO stakeholders.
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Continuing to Enhance Direct Observation
3/8/2018
By Tamara Cross
Total Solutions Director, IoT Product Category
The GOJO® SMARTLINK™ Observation (OBV) System was designed with the healthcare professional in mind. And, since its launch, we have worked to create an easier and more intuitive experience with the OBV system.
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How Engaging with the GreenBiz Community is Helping GOJO Advance Our Purpose
2/28/2018
By Nicole Koharik
Former Corporate Communications Director, GOJO Industries
GreenBiz has long been an important contributor to our sustainability work – serving as a source of education and a community to share our own sustainability story and connect with customers, thought leaders, peers and external partners.
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PURELL® Multi Surface Disinfectant Named Product of the Year 2018
2/14/2018
By Samantha Williams
Strategic Communications Vice President, GOJO Industries
Revolutionary alcohol-based formula that kills 99.9 percent of germs without any harsh chemicals named Product of the Year in the Home Cleaning Category.
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