Category: Informative Articles

It seems “carbon footprint” is a household term nowadays – but does everyone actually know what it means? In the simplest terms, your carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide you release into the atmosphere through your behaviour and activities – so I have my own carbon footprint and you have your own carbon […]

About Direct365 & Our Risk Mitigation Plan The risks associated with the COVID-19 viral infection are significant and have led to changes in how we operate and deliver our services. At Direct365, we’ve continued to deliver most of our services during the pandemic response and have reacted quickly to all changes in Government guidance and […]

Recycling business waste is considered as good for both the environment and the economy – but why? Do You Understand the Reasons Behind Recycling’s Good Reputation? Getting to grips with the real benefits of this type of Waste Management will help your business to commit to recycling habits. Once you have the right justification, it […]

At Direct365, we take pride in sourcing suppliers who go the extra mile to create products that are healthy, sustainable and eco-friendly. That’s why we’re thrilled to have started supplying BECO. soap in our Washroom and Hygiene range. “What’s so inspiring about soap?” You may ask… About the Soap Not only do BECO. have important […]

Legionella in Water Systems So, it’s looking like your business may be able to open up again soon, but have you been keeping an eye on your water systems? If your water flow has been stagnant for a while, this increases the risk of Legionella bacteria growing. This risk applies to most commercial buildings, not […]

Podiatrists conduct the treatment of feet and their ailments. Whether a podiatrist is dealing with minor or major issues, they are likely to create a range of waste types which need to be disposed of properly. What is “Proper” Waste Management? When we say properly, we mean safely and adhering to UK guidelines. Failure to […]

What is PPE? Personal protective equipment, otherwise known as PPE, refers to protective garments or gear designed to safeguard the wearer from injury or infection. PPE may be particularly specialist to a certain job role being carried out, but more generally it may include some of the following: Clothing – such as overcoats, disposable clothing […]

Basic hygiene practices and maintaining safe distances are both crucial to prevent the spread of viruses, so we now offer a range of bespoke mats to bring attention to this. Remind staff and visitors to wash their hands or sanitise properly with our hygiene floor mats, suitable for a range of areas in all sorts […]

Essential workers on the frontline… we salute you. It’s scary times with the world facing a pandemic, and yet many workers out there are putting their health at risk in order to provide essential services to the UK. We’ve already talked about ways to cope with working from home, but what about ways to cope […]

CPR Has Changed As mentioned in our previous blog on First Aid Advice during COVID-19, officials are updating their guidance on First Aid and CPR protocols in light of the pandemic outbreak. This isn’t just relevant to First Aiders; all of the general public should be keeping an eye on these important updates to ensure […]