May 17, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LESSEAU® won the Amsterdam Innovation Award for Sustainability & Environment at Interclean Amsterdam 2024 and was also named the Overall Winner.
WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) — LESSEAU®, the pioneering touchless dispensing and solid hand wash technology brought to you through a partnership between Diversey – A Solenis Company and Slimstones B.V., earned the prestigious Amsterdam Innovation Award in the Sustainability & Environment category. Notably, LESSEAU was also named the Overall Winner of the Amsterdam Innovation Award, marking a significant achievement for sustainability and innovation in the cleaning and hygiene industry.
Compared to liquid hand washing soap, LESSEAU hand wash bars contain 95% less water and are significantly smaller, lighter and have zero plastic packaging.
The Amsterdam Innovation Award, granted every two years to the most innovative products, services or solutions, represents an exceptional accomplishment. LESSEAU’s triumph in the Sustainability & Environment category and its recognition as the Overall Winner underscore its commitment to revolutionizing hand hygiene platforms by eliminating single-use plastics and promoting sustainability across the industry.
“This innovation represents a significant step forward in our collective efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability,” said Dan Daggett, Vice President of Sustainability at Solenis. “By eliminating single-use plastics and embracing circularity principles, LESSEAU sets a new standard for environmental responsibility in the cleaning and hygiene industry.”
“The LESSEAU dispenser is the future of hand wash, adding customer value while preserving natural resources,” added Bekie Riley, Vice President of Global Innovation and Marketing at Solenis. “Not only is it sustainable, but it also has a pleasant in-use experience and a modern and stylish look, hence elevating user experience.”
As the recipient of these awards, Diversey stands at the forefront of innovation in the cleaning and hygiene industry, setting a new standard for sustainability and environmental responsibility.
About Diversey
Diversey, a Solenis company, provides cleaning, hygiene and infection prevention solutions for the hospitality, food service, healthcare, beverage, and processed food and dairy markets. These solutions, which include advanced chemicals, digital technologies and value-added services, enable customers to build a cleaner, safer and more sustainable world.
About Solenis
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including pulp and paper, institutional, industrial, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 70 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
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