Today’s organizations face growing pressure from employees, customers, and communities to operate more responsibly. Sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have”; it’s a business imperative that affects reputation, operational efficiency, and long-term profitability.
If you have been in a public or workplace restroom, you already know they are high-visibility spaces that shape daily perceptions. What many don’t realize is that restrooms are also high impact areas when it comes to waste generation, resource consumption, and staff workload. Choosing the right hygiene solutions can directly support both business’ operational goals and sustainability commitments.
That’s where Tork, the global leader in professional hygiene, makes a measurable difference.
Why Sustainability Matters to Modern Businesses
It is no secret that state regulations regarding sustainability are rapidly changing throughout the United States, meaning that businesses need to pay attention to sustainability more than ever.
Beyond that, sustainability influences virtually every stakeholder decision. Data shared through Tork’s sustainability insights reveals just how important environmentally responsible practices have become:
- 67% of people want public restroom managers to be more considerate about sustainability.1
- 65% say a company’s eco‑friendly reputation impacts their decision when looking for a new job.2
- 75% want their office environment to be more environmentally friendly.3
This means sustainability isn’t just a compliance measure, it’s a hiring advantage, a customer loyalty driver, and a brand differentiator. Businesses that integrate sustainable hygiene solutions benefit from reduced waste, operational efficiency, and stronger employee and customer trust.
Tork’s Commitment to Sustainable Hygiene
Tork has holistic approach to sustainability that looks at the entire product lifecycle. This spans responsible material and packaging sourcing; reducing consumption and waste; lowering carbon impact; and promoting hygiene for all.
For example, across its hygiene portfolio, Tork offers:
- ECOLOGO and FSC® certified refills made from responsibly sourced fiber.
- A selection of carbon‑neutral certified dispensers, leveraging renewable electricity and climate‑compensation initiatives.
- Highly efficient dispensing systems that reduce consumption and minimize product waste.
- Reduced packaging and transportation needs, thanks to innovations like compressed refills and coreless technology.
This system‑wide commitment ensures that sustainable choices don’t come at the expense of hygiene, performance, or user experience.
Sustainability Spotlight Solution: Tork OptiServe® Coreless Toilet Paper
When it comes to restroom sustainability, toilet paper remains one of the largest sources of packaging waste and operational inefficiency. Tork addresses this challenge head‑on with the Tork OptiServe® Coreless Toilet Paper system, a solution engineered to minimize environmental impact while maximizing efficiency and providing an excellent user experience.
Tork OptiServe® Coreless promotes sustainability with:
- No inner cardboard core and no outer wrap, resulting in 89% less packaging compared to conventional rolls.
- Most rolls made from 100% recycled fibers.
- Rolls made from responsibly sourced fiber, many of which are FSC® certified, ECOLOGO® certified, and EPA compliant.
Tork OptiServe® Coreless is also designed to be extremely efficient and easy to use with:
- High‑capacity rolls that serve up to 312 users per refill, reducing refill frequency.
- Compact roll design, requiring half the storage space of conventional options.
- Up to 2x more paper per roll, meaning fewer roll changes and less frequent restocking.
- Dispensers certified Easy to Use by the Swedish Rheumatism Association, ensuring accessibility for all users.
The Tork OptiServe® Coreless Toilet Paper system proves that sustainability does not have to come at the expense of efficiency or hygiene. In fact, they often go hand in hand with sustainability efforts often improving both performance and user experience. For example, by removing both the cardboard core and outer wrap, businesses reduce solid waste and cut down on the time and labor needed to manage empty packaging.
Together, these efficiencies help cleaning staff focus more on maintaining a healthy, hygienic environment, and less on routine bathroom upkeep.
A Smarter Sustainability Choice
By switching to the Tork OptiServe® Coreless Toilet Paper system, businesses can:
- Dramatically reduce packaging waste.
- Streamline restroom operations.
- Reduce storage and transportation impacts.
- Improve the experience for employees, customers, and guests.
- Strengthen their sustainability credentials with certified materials and product claims.
In other words, choosing Tork OptiServe® Coreless is a simple step that creates measurable environmental and operational benefits. It demonstrates an organization’s commitment to a cleaner future while maintaining the high standards their users expect.
Ready to Improve Sustainability in Restrooms?
Learn more about how Tork OptiServe® Coreless and Tork’s other innovative solutions can transform businesses while reducing environmental impact.
Reach out to your local SPR sales representative to explore their range of products designed to minimize waste, reduce costs, and maximize business performance.
- 1. Data from the 2024 Tork Insights Survey of 6,000 individuals 18-65+ and 900 respondents representing businesses in the United States, Mexico, UK, Germany and France. ↩︎
- See note 1 above. ↩︎
- Tork Eco Office survey US 2023. ↩︎
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