Entries by Lian Bundi

Toilet paper – more than just an everyday product?

Used daily by billions of people worldwide, it is an indispensable part of personal hygiene. Thanks to the wide range of qualities and designs, toilet paper is more than just an everyday product. But which toilet paper is actually just right? In this article, we will look at the properties of toilet paper. The history […]

Water for everyone – Hygolet supports Viva con Agua

Hygolet had the pleasure of supporting the second edition of the “Kick it for Water” football tournament organized by Viva con Agua Switzerland as a shirt sponsor (and of playing in the tournament itself). In addition to games, fun and a good atmosphere, over CHF 10,000 was raised for Viva con Agua’s water projects. Kick […]

Hygolet supports the Zürcher Oberland Women’s Refuge

For women and children affected by physical, psychological or sexual violence within their family or partnership, the women’s refuge is a place of protection and safety. To mark the release of the new tampon and sanitary towel dispenser, Hygolet has decided to support the Zürcher Oberland Women’s Refuge. Material and financial support To launch this […]

“Destigmatisation is a matter of time”

Our article was published today in the regional business supplement of the Zürcher Oberländer and Anzeiger von Uster. The article has also been made available on zueriost.ch. Our Managing Director Alexander Stucki has engaged intensively with the topic of period poverty and the free provision of menstrual products in schools, universities and other public settings. […]

UVC Light for Combating Viruses and Bacteria?

UV light has a wide range of uses due to its multiple spectra, each producing different effects. UV light is used, for example, in tanning salons to bronze the skin or in nightclubs for decorative effects. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated research into UVC radiation for disinfection. Using UVC LED lamps, surfaces can be easily […]

Electronic Hand Dryers – Better Than Paper Towels?

Society’s thinking regarding the environment and climate is undergoing change. Electronic hand dryers are currently considered the best alternative to traditional paper towels and cloth towel rolls. But what advantages do these dryers offer – and are there any risks involved? Environmental Friendliness It’s now widely known that standard paper towels are not very environmentally […]

Can too much hygiene be harmful?

It’s flu season again. So, it’s time to be cautious with hygiene, especially for those who have not (yet) received their annual flu jab. A statistic from the Federal Office of Public Health expects that the threshold of 69 reports per 100,000 inhabitants will be exceeded by mid-January 2020. The peak of flu cases could […]