As part of our commitment to reducing single-use plastics and improving operational efficiency, we continue to offer Whirl-Pak® Thio-Bags® for microbiological water sampling across our Water Hygiene services.
Thio-Bags® are a reliable alternative to traditional sample bottles and contain up to 90% less plastic. This small change makes a big difference with the potential to cut plastic waste by over a tonne annually when used for large-scale Legionella sampling programmes.
Alongside their environmental advantages, Thio-Bags® offer significant practical benefits
- Improved access for sampling; Thio-Bags® make it easier to collect samples from confined or awkward spaces such as small sinks and showerheads, where using a rigid bottle can be challenging
- Reduced risk of cross-contamination; Because Thio-Bags® simplify sampling in tight locations like showerheads, there’s less handling complexity, helping to minimise the risk of cross-contamination during collection
- Storage efficiency; 1,000 bags take up the same space as just 70 bottles.
- Transport and handling; Lightweight and compact, reducing space in vans and on-site kits
- Disposal and sustainability; Easier to discard, helping businesses meet net-zero goals
- Productivity boost; Technicians can carry more, respond faster, and sample from hard-to-reach locations like showerheads and taps with ease
If you’re not yet using Thio-Bags® for your microbiological sampling, we encourage you to consider the switch and help support a more sustainable future.
For more information, please contact our consumables team or call us on 0845 604 6740.
