Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 12th February 2026 Issue no. 1197
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Recycled hand dryer joins Phs Group’s new recycled washroom range
Phs Group has launched what is believed to be the UK's first 100% recycled washroom essentials collection.
The ReVive range, says the company, is the UK's first and only up to 100% recycled washroom range. It includes paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers, air fresheners, sanitary disposal units, nappy disposal units and hand dryers.
The ReVive family of sustainable washroom products has been designed by Phs Group's in-house development team following direct feedback from customers for support to reach their sustainability targets. Some 46% of UK businesses have implemented sustainability reporting, with a further 43% clamouring to hit sustainability targets. Each of these ReVive products has been designed to help businesses dramatically reduce their carbon footprint while still providing a premium user experience.
Made from recycled ABS plastic, ReVive products release four times less CO2 emissions than non-recycled products. All are also recyclable at the end of their useful life - contributing to Phs' circular economy strategy.
All waste collected from these units will also be converted into renewable energy via the Group's LifeCycle strategy, continuing the circular economy, and further allowing businesses to contribute positively to a more sustainable future.
The products' design mirrors their recycling credentials, with a speckled finish indicating that there are recycled materials included in every piece in the collection.
"Every product in the ReVive range wears its sustainability with pride,” says Amanda Haywood, head of product development at Phs Group. “The speckled, premium finish isn't a design choice, it's proof recycled materials are built into our products.
"For facility managers, that proof is powerful. ReVive helps organisations cut carbon but also visibly showcases their green credentials to teams and customers. With our ReVive Range, sustainability looks different, because it is different. We have gone further than any other hygiene supplier with our sustainable and recyclable products - and the proof is in the product."
The range includes:
• 100% recycled sanitary bins… Both the grey and premium sleek black onyx sanitary disposal units are made from 100% recycled plastic and the recycled plastic used in the ReVive bin range uses 50% less carbon in its manufacturing process than virgin plastic.
• Recycled hand dryer… Said to be the world's only recycled hand dryer with fire-retardant and antimicrobial accreditations, allowing businesses to combine safety with sustainability.
• Eco-friendly air fresheners and hand soap dispenser… Made from recycled materials, the certified 100% carbon neutral and fully recyclable air fresheners and soap dispensers offer an eco-friendly way to create a fresh and welcoming atmosphere in any environment. The Air-Freshener is available in a choice of seven vegan and vegetarian-friendly fragrances.
Matthew Brabin, CEO at phs Group says: "Phs is a business that can have a genuine positive impact on our customers' carbon footprint. We are dedicated to achieving Net-Zero emissions by 2040, and our own efforts to achieve this can directly positively benefit all the organisations we work with too.
"The ReVive range is further evidence of our commitment which complements several sustainable initiatives at the business including our service fleet of Euro VI-compliant vehicles, electric vans and e-Cargo bikes as well as our renewable energy from waste LifeCycle scheme.
"Each product proudly displays our recycled logo, making it easy to show customers and employees that organisations care about the environment, just like we do."
Phs boasts 120,000 customers over 300,000 locations in the UK, Ireland and Spain.
Headquartered in Caerphilly in Wales, Phs provides a range of washroom, floorcare, healthcare and specialist services to over 120,000 customers in 300,000 locations across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. It makes more than 3.6 million visits each year, whether it's disposing of sanitary waste, installing hand dryers, soap dispensers, consumables and air purifiers or supplying floor mats to prevent slips, trips, and falls. You'll also find phs working within the healthcare industry disposing of clinical, pharmaceutical, and dental waste. Phs services also include the provision of indoor and outdoor plants, electrical and gas compliance testing services, industrial workwear and waste compactor and crate rental.
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