Collaboration project develops wood-based solutions for hospital hygiene
Kiilto is involved in the two-year Sustainable Growth and Jobs 2014–2020 programme of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which kicked off last autumn. The name of the project is Sami&Samu – this refers to the tackling of the microbial resistance problem at hospitals with wood-based substances and the replacement of plastics with bio-based materials.“Hospital hygiene is an important part of Kiilto's Professional Cleanliness and Hygiene business area. Wood’s antimicrobial qualities have been known for a long time, and this project will produce important information on the