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Meet the businesses leading the sustainable cleaning revolution

Commercial cleaning has been hugely impacted by Covid-19, with an increase in the use of processes and products that have a detrimental environmental impact by contributing to single use plastic waste, increasing carbon emissions and chemical waste.


But there is a more sustainable way to clean at a commercial scale…


Hive Cleaning, a commercial cleaning company based in London, is one such business that is on a mission to clean sustainably and aims to be the first carbon neutral cleaning company in the industry.


Join us for a new installment of our lunchtime webinar series, hosted by Steve Courtney from Robert Scott. Steve will be joined by Louis Beaumont, managing director at Hive Cleaning and Marc Kemp from cleaning distributor, Futures Supplies.


The panel will discuss the changes faced by cleaning companies, and how innovation and sustainable technology can reduce your carbon footprint and support business development as more companies examine the sustainability of their supply chains.

Webinar meet the businesses leading the sustainable revolution.mp4 from Toucan Eco on Vimeo.

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26 Years of Service Excellence!

As we celebrate 26 years in business, we thought it would be fun to share a few interesting facts and milestones with you.

We are a family business that was started in the original owner’s garage back in 1995! After renting premises for 10 years in 2005 we decided we were here to stay so we purchased and moved into our very own self-contained, purpose-built offices and warehouse in South London.

Members of the CHSA, the Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association since 1997, Futures Supplies successfully achieved 100% compliance to the Distributor Accreditation Scheme.

To ensuring that our customers can have confidence in the quality of goods and in the provision of our services, we have been independently certified since 1997 for our Quality Management System to British Standard ISO 9001

The company’s Manging Director, Marc started working in the business in 1998. Working through all aspects of the business, and following 20 years’ experience at the sharp end, he became the natural successor to drive the company forward and lead the young dynamic team when in 2018 his Mum retired.

After surviving the dreaded Millennium Bug our premises survived a substantial fire in 2000 which started at a neighbouring National Tyres site. Continuing to trade without any break in service, we went on to achieve our first £1million in annual sales.

In 2004 the company ethos, to effectively tackle and improve its environmental, social and economic impact on the community, saw it provide its first work experience placements to disadvantaged young care leavers.

We won our first business award in 2005 for ‘Best Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility’ and have gone on to be recognised with over 30 accolades including numerous sustainability awards as well as Best SME!

Pioneering the use of Eco-Friendly products and sustainable business practices we became CarbonNeutral certified in 2006. Delivering carbon neutral supplies to our customers we are proud to say the net greenhouse gas emissions associated with our business are ZERO.

Since 2007 we have successfully achieved certification for our Environmental Management System to British Standard ISO 14001. This illustrates that Sustainability is at the heart of our business. We are passionate and committed to ensuring that we meet the needs of today without compromising those of future generations, through minimising negative impacts on our planet and our people. We purchased our first fully electric van in 2008!

Early adopters of social media and our first tweet went out on Twitter in 2009!

One of the few independent family business in our industry, we genuinely care about our customers. Our growth has been organic and as a result of consistently delivering high levels of Service, Quality, Value and Reliability with Environmental Consideration through Innovation and Technology.

We still supply our very first customer and have been since 1995! We believe in working in partnership with suppliers and customers, taking into account their individual needs, to deliver the best possible customer experience.

Dan, our operations Manager, and Andy our Office Manager, are brothers and have worked in the business for over 20 years. We think our team are our heroes, operating throughout the Covid Pandemic since March 2020, they are key workers supplying essential services and products to valued customers ensuring they could continue to open and run their businesses.

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Happy New Year From Us All At Futures Supplies

It has been a tough year for everyone and as such, never has there been a more important time to continue to support each other.

As 2020 comes to a close, we really cannot thank all our loyal customers enough for your support throughout these turbulent times. Rest assured we will continue to go above and beyond to exceed your expectations in delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Our carefully selected suppliers will continue to receive our full support and we are grateful for your help in what has been one of our most challenging years in our 25 years of trading.

Our heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones from this awful virus. If nothing else this year has taught us all to be kind, think of others and remember business is not just about the bottom line but giving back and standing together to overcome this enormous challenge.

We hope 2021 will bring better times for us all in the meantime all the team at Futures Supplies would like to wish you and your families a very happy New Year and everything you wish for.

Marc Kemp, Managing Director.

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Lockdown 2.0 – What this means for Futures Supplies & its clients

 

 

With the pending lockdown coming into force on Thursday, we’d like to remind all our valued clients that we will be open and operating as usual operating as an essential provider throughout the lockdown period.

Ordering and COVID Safe Deliveries & Collections

  • Ordering – Please continue to order as you would usually: Phone, Email or Online
  • COVID Safe Deliveries – All our delivery vehicles are sanitised daily & all drivers provided with alcohol gel & sanitising wipe kits. Our delivery team will wear face masks and adhere to social distancing to carry out your deliveries safely.
  • Collections and Click & Collect – Collection from our premises in Purley Way, Croydon is still operational although no access to our building or facilities.
  • Delivery Timescales – There may be some delays with non-stock items, the office will keep you informed if there are any stock issues and work together to offer a suitable alternative where necessary.
  • Failed Deliveries – If you are closing or have adjusted delivery hours – please inform us immediately to prevent failed deliveries and subsequent charges.

If you have any questions or would like help making your workspace ‘COVID Safe‘ our team will continue to be on hand to help 020 8689 2072

The Futures Supplies team have never been more grateful to be open and working together to keep businesses functioning safely and sustainably.

Keep Safe & Thank you for your continued support

Marc Kemp
Managing Director

 

Face Masks Offer - Free Alcohol Gel
Face Masks Offer – Free Alcohol Gel

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Are Your Deliveries Carried Out by A Carbon Neutral Certified Company?

As an ethical business, our ethos is to deliver service, quality, value, reliability, with a commitment to environmental sustainability, using the most up to date technology and innovation.

Futures Supplies are committed to integrity and transparency in the way we operate, how we supply goods and services and in our business partnerships.

We believe that whilst it is critical, it is not enough to just reduce carbon emissions through our certified Environmental Management System BS EN ISO 14001:2015 targets. Therefore, we offset our unavoidable emissions through our partnership with The CarbonNeutral® Company in a responsible best practice model.

Unfortunately, we all have to use energy as part of our commercial process and therefore, until technology and innovations can provide more answers to help further reduce or eliminate emissions, ‘offsetting’ is the only way to deal with the problem.

In partnership with The CarbonNeutral® Company, Futures Supplies is delighted to have achieved CarbonNeutral® status since 2006. This accreditation positions us as an industry leader with one of the strongest and most credible approaches to climate change.

As a result of our reduction process coupled with measuring the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and offsetting the unavoidable emissions associated with our business, our carbon footprint is reduced to net zero.

You can read more about our environmental approach and our green awards here http://www.futures-supplies.co.uk/environment.asp

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Have You Got Confidence In Your Supply Chain?

As Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association Accredited Distributor, Futures Supplies are committed to trading ethically and maintaining standards in the industry and throughout its supply chain.

We are delighted that the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association has launched an Accreditation Scheme for the Manufacturers of Cleaning Chemicals alongside its already recognised Manufacturing Standards Accreditation Schemes for Soft Tissue, Plastic Refuse Sacks and Industrial Cotton Mops and its Distributor Accreditation Scheme.

This means the CHSA has achieved its strategic ambition of accrediting all members. The combination of the Association’s rigorous Code of Practice and its Accreditation Schemes guarantees its members trade ethically and work hard to maintain standards in the industry.

The existing Chemical Manufacturing members of the CHSA have passed the Scheme audit and are now Accredited. The members of the Scheme as it launches are (in alphabetic order): Bio-Productions, Chemex International, Diversey UK, Eastern Valley Chemicals, Easy Cleaning Solutions, Evans Vanodine International, GoJo Industries, Greyland, Holchem Laboratories, Kitchenmaster NI, Mirius, P&G Professional, Prochem Europe, PVA Hygiene, SC Johnson Professional and Selden Research.

All members of the Scheme have signed a commitment to maintain the highest standards and trade ethically. They have successfully passed an audit, conducted by the CHSA’s Independent Inspector, against that commitment. This includes is a determination on the part of Scheme members to support and facilitate the recycling of the plastic containers holding the cleaning chemicals, initially by including the recycling emblem on the packaging.

The Schemes mean buyers of cleaning and hygiene products can be certain they are trading with an ethical company and that ‘what’s on the box is what’s in the box’. Through its Accreditation Schemes and Code of Practice, the CHSA maintains standards in the industry.

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Infection Control Products – Helping You Get Back To Work

COVID 19 – Helping you to keep your workplace, employees and customers safe

The below products, as well as a large range of Washroom, Cleaning, Janitorial, PPE & Infection Control products can be found on our website.

www.futures-supplies.co.uk

 

Travel Size 75% Alcohol Hand Gels

A strong & powerful hand sanitising gel with added aloe vera

Leaves hands clean and refreshed in seconds

Pocket size, ideal for personal use

100ml – 75% Alcohol

Product Code 003.902 – Buy Now

 

Handsan Alcohol Gel 5L Refill Bottles

Quick acting and highly effective alcohol hand sanitiser.

Kills a range of bacteria, enveloped viruses and yeast.

70% Alcohol

Product Code 003.030BN – Buy Now

 

Touch Free Hand Sanitiser Floorstand With Dispense

Touch Free Hand Sanitiser Floor-Stand with Dispenser

Can be placed at building entrances, hallways, lobbies, etc

Dispenser also sold without stand and can be wall mounted

The dispenser can be refilled with any alcohol hand gel

Battery operated

Product Code 013.051 – Buy Now

Disposable Face Masks

Blue 3ply Disposable Masks

White KN95 Daily Use Masks

Bulk Qty Discounts Available

Currently 0% VAT!

Product Code 009.903 – Buy Now

 

Safe Zone Plus Virucidal Disinfectant - EN 14476

Safe Zone Plus Virucidal Disinfectant

Proven multi surface virucidal disinfectant cleaner

Broad spectrum activity against viruses, bacteria, fungi & spores

Effective against non-enveloped & enveloped viruses including Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Passes EN 14476 / EN 1276

Product Code 007.025P – Buy Now

Antibacterial Wipes

Anti Bacterial Wipes made from 100% FSC certified bamboo

Suitable for worktops, desktops, floors and bathrooms

Suitable as a multi-purpose wipe for office and hot desk environments

Tested in accordance with European Standard EN 1276

Product Code 012.041 – Buy Now

 

Floor Signs & Easy-Peel Labels

Easy-Peel Labels

‘Respect Social Distance Guidance’

‘Sanitise Your Hands’

Can be used as a poster , or in conjunction with floor signs

Product Code 006.301 – Buy Now

 

Portable Lightweight Fogger 3L

 

Portable Light Weight Fogger

Lightweight designed for handheld use.

Ideal for surface and area disinfection

Powerful 1400w 230v electric motor

Empty weight: 3.7kg

Product Code 019.031 – Buy Now

 

 

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We Are Still Here For You…..

 

We understand that the Government has put the UK into lockdown and as such want to reassure you and provide an update on what this would mean to our customers.

Futures Supplies team fall under the Government’s definition of ‘key worker’ status as we are directly involved in the distribution of hygiene products.

As such our employees will not be affected by the lockdown and our deliveries and supply chain, who also have key status, will continue to supply you with your hygiene products.

We endeavour, despite these unprecedented times, to remain focused to service our loyal customers and provide the very best customer experience that we can in these difficult circumstances.

 

 

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Greenspeed PROBIO Cleaning Products

Greenspeed has developed a range of probiotic cleaning agents, which ensure optimal, sustainable cleaning.

The Probio range has been awarded both the EU Ecolabel, and Cradle to Cradle Gold certification.

How it works

  • When cleaning with Probio, a layer of probiotics (friendly bacteria) is left behind on the surface.
  • These friendly bacteria remove organic contamination, which otherwise gives rise to the formation of odours.
  • The friendly bacteria, produce enzymes, these enzymes break down the microscopic dirt into tiny particles.
  • They are able to absorb the tiny particles and digest them as food, and continue to function for days after cleaning.
  • The results: a microscopic deep clean and long-lasting absorption of odours.

Greenspeed Probio is the first range of probiotic cleaning products worldwide to obtain certificates for both the EU Ecolabel and Cradle to Cradle Gold certification.

Download the brochure here 
or
View the product range at 

 

 

Key features and benefits

The probiotic cleaning agents are made up of millions of friendly bacteria, which remove organic contamination and odours

The probiotics (or friendly bacteria) continue to be effective for days after cleaning

Very safe to use, as the products use friendly bacteria, they do not have any hazard symbols.

EU Ecolabel & Cradle to Cradle certified™ Gold

Greenspeed Probio San - Washroom Cleaner
Greenspeed Probio San – Washroom Cleaner

Greenspeed Probio Floor Scrub
Greenspeed Probio Floor Scrub

Greenspeed Probio Multi - Multi Surface Cleaner
Greenspeed Probio Multi – Multi Surface Cleaner

 

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Infection Control Guidance

A UK-wide public information campaign has been launched to advise the public on how to slow the spread of coronavirus and reduce the impact on NHS services.

The government-funded campaign will include public health advice on how people can protect themselves from infection.

Similar to the ‘Catch it, Bin it, Kill it’ campaign used for flu and norovirus, it will promote important hygiene practices, such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue, to stem the spread of viruses.

An effective infection control programme can reduce the transference of infectious diseases, caused by micro-organisms, which can be spread in various ways, including direct or indirect human contact.

Regular or frequent disinfection of high touch surfaces will reduce the number of micro-organisms on these surfaces and help to prevent their spread.

 

Download the Evans Vanodine ‘Infection Control Guidance’ Here

“Basic hygiene such as washing our hands regularly and using tissues when we cough and sneeze can play an important role in minimising the spread of viruses like this.”

– Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock

Futures Supplies, have a large range of Hand Washing, Hand Sanitisers, Facial Tissues, Gloves, Surface Sanitisers and Wipes available.

www.futures-supplies.co.uk/infection_control