Filed under: Foodservice, Healthcare, Janitorial, equipment and supplies | Tags: cleaner, Cleaning, cleanliness, disinfectant, hand cleaning, hand hygience, hand washing, illness, influenza, quat, soap, swine flu, swine influenza, water
The past few days, we at PJP have seen a increased frenzy when it comes to Swine Flu prevention. From vendors and manufacturers, to customers looking for guidance on what is fact and what will work.
When it comes to prevention it is as simple as following your basic hygiene and cleaning guidelines. The World Health Organization (WHO) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) have put out some very basic guidelines that are easy to follow when it comes to preventing the spread of Swine Flu, but more importantly, these are the same guidelines that people should be following year round to reduce the spread of any type of illness or germs.
1. Avoid contact with sick people or those that don’t look well.
If you are sick, stay home. If you see someone that is sick, don’t touch them or shake their hand. It really doesn’ t get any simpler than that. If you stay away from those that are sick, and allow them to get better, you won’t get sick. A very simple practice that makes stops the spread of germs between those that are sick and those that are not.
2. Wash Your Hands Thoroughly with Soap and Water.
Routine hand washing with soap and water is the most basic element when it comes to preventing the spread of illnesses. In commercial facilities or office buildings, make sure that your restrooms soap dispensers are working properly and are full. If they are not working, or want something more efficient consider a touchless soap dispenser such as TFX of CXi from GOJO. These two soap dispensing systems are extremely efficient and reduce cost per use. The soap is also a good quality soap, and they a variety of different types including regular, antibacterial, and green seal certified hand soaps.
3. Use a alcohol based hand sanitizer such as Purell.
If you dont’ have access to soap and water routinely to wash your hands, you can use an alcohol based hand sanitizer to kill germs and sanitize your hands. Using a hand sanitizer before or after shaking hands, or touching items that could be contaminated with germs can help prevent you or others from spreading germs. Public spaces, should make hand sanitizer available in high traffic areas, such as entry ways, lobbies, restrooms, lunch and break rooms, office supply stations, waiter or waitress stations. There are a variety of different ways to make hand sanitizer available, it can be used effectively dispensed and used in gel, foam, or wipe forms.
4. Clean your work area, home and those areas that can be contaminated with germs.
Frequently cleaning spaces that can be contaminated with germs will reduce the chances of you or someone you know becoming in contact with germs or other illnesses. Wiping down door handles, phones, keyboards, mouses, restrooms, and other high traffic and frequently touched items with a “Quat” based cleaner can reduce the spread of germs. Quat Based Disinfectant Cleaners are effective enough to kill germs but not strong enough to harm material and surfaces.
When it comes down to preventing illness it really comes down to two main principles, follow basic hand hygiene and clean your environment. By following these two main principles you, your family, and your co-workers can reduce your chances of becoming ill from “Swine Flu” or any other sicknesses.
Filed under: Foodservice | Tags: Biodegreadable, compostable, cutlery, Eco-friendly, Environmentally, green, green products, plastic fork, plastic knife
Last night for dinner I decided to try green cutlery in honor of earth day or green week. I have never used this before, and was curious as to how it would perform when I compared it regular old plastic forks and knives that I have been using since I was a kid.
Would it really make a difference? Is it work the money?
The cutlery I tried was from Greenwave and they market their product as a disposable ASTMA compostable cutlery that is made from plant extracts. I used the fork and knife, to cut and eat a piece of boneless chicken breast. I think the knife was a little flimsy, but it did the get job done. The fork was actually a lot heavier quality than most other products.
For the enviornmentally conscious person the green cutlery is an adequate alternative to traditional plastic forks, knives and spoons. The price are slightly more expensive, but depending on your customer base, it could be worth the good will with green shoppers.
Filed under: Foodservice, Healthcare, Janitorial, equipment and supplies | Tags: fork, green, know plastic, PET, PETE, PLA, Plastic, plates, recycle, recycleable, trash liner
Have you ever looked at the bottom of your drink bottle and wondered what that little number means in the recycling arrows really means? Often times, we never actually look at it, and never think that it really does have some meaning.
Different plastic bottles or food containers are made from different types of plastics. Despite what most people think, not all plastic is the same. And using the right plastic in your container or bottle can have different effects and results when it comes to packaging foods and beverages.
Below is a simple guide to the different types of plastics used in food packaging:
#1 – Polyethylene terephthalate (Pet or PETE.)
Clear, tough resin comonly used in soft drink and juice bottles and jars of peanut butter and salad dressing. Also used in tougher bakery and food packaging containers. This is the most commonly used plastic and recycleable at most recycling centers.
#2 – High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Stiff, often translucent plastic used in milk jugs and containers of laundry detergent. Sometimes used in trash bags and grocery tote bags. This is commonly recycled at most local recycling centers.
#3 – Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Strong, oil-resistant, and rigid or flexible material used in clamshells, blister packs, and shrink wraps. This is not commonly recycled at most recycling centers. #3 plastic is also often used in things like pipes and outdoor furniture.
#4 – Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
Tough, flexible and relatively transparent plastic used in bread bags, produce bags, trash can liners, squeeze bottles.
#5 – Polypropylene (PP)
Strong, moldable resin used in yogurt and margarine tubs, ketchup bottles and deli containers, salad and bakery containers. Also used in drinking straws. This is very rarely found to be recycleable at your local recycling center.
#6 – Polystyrene (PS)
Hard and brittle, rigid or foamed, moisture resistant plastic used in cups, plates, bowls, egg cartons, and meat trays. Traditionally known as “Styrofoam” it is often used to insulated products. And depending on which product it is used in it can be recycled.
#7 – Other , often polycarbonate
Catch-all category often used to make very strong plastics that can be found in reusable water bottles, oven baking bags, and citrus juice jars, tupperware. Often used in everyday wearable items such as cell phones, cds, toys, and automotive parts.
For those that are concerned about the environment there are also Plastic Alternatives. One plastic like alternative to the above mentioned plastics is PLA. PLA is a biopolymer type of plastic that is derived entirely from natural materials such as plants. Unline plastic, PLA is not recycleable but is compostable in a commercial composting facility. And in a short period of time will turn back into dirt.
Filed under: Uncategorized
PJP placed #51 according to Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Magazine’s 2009 Distribution Giants. PJP moved up 3 spots from last years ranking where we made our entry to the listing in 2008. PJP has made large gains in the Distribution of Foodservice Equipment and Supplies since it introduced it to its product offerings in the summer of 2005.
By moving up 3 spots from last years rankings, PJP moved closer to breaking into the top 50 for Equipment and Supply Distributors Nationwide for the first time. The ranking from Equipment and Supply Magazine is a listing of the top 100 distribution equipment and supply distributor/dealers as reported by each individual company.
PJP first entered the listing of ranked companies in 2008 when it was named the countries “biggest mover” and placed #54 on the list for their 2007 sales.
PJP’s Foodservice Equipment and Supply division offers full service design kitchen and facility design, refrigeration, ranges, ovens, warewashing equipment, commercial foodservice furniture, bar supplies, tableware, smallwares and much more.
To consult with a PJP foodservice rep, please contact us here: http://www.pjponline.com/contact.asp
Filed under: Foodservice | Tags: Catering, forks, knives, masterpiece, Party, Party Supply, Plastic Forks, Plastic Plates, plates, reflections, Reflections Plastic Cutlery, Wedding, wna comet, WNA COMET Plates
Have You Tried the Masterpiece Plastic Disposable Plates and Reflections Plastic Cutlery from WNA COMET. This stuff is great. I suggest it for every party. Your guests will think you are just the best. I used it this weekend and everyone asked me where they can get it. I had people asking me if I wanted to keep and wash the plastes and silverware.
But it is all plastic, and its not that expensive. Is it more than regular paper plates and plastic forks and knives? Yes. But when you factor in the reaction from all of your guests, you will be the best host this year.
WNA Comet sells the plates in a variety of different packs. The best pack for a small party is the 50 count pack that includes 25 – 10.25in and 25 – 7.5in white plates with silver rims. This is also available in a small bowl and 6 in plate. For large parties, I would suggest checking out the bulk packs, which are packed either 120 or 150 plates per case.
The silverware for small parties comes packed 24 (8 forks, knives and teaspoons) or 160 (80 forks, 40 knives, 40 spoons). It also comes bulk packed in cases of 600. They also have a new rolled reflections silverware, that I think is hands down the best buy. It has a fork, knife and teaspoon all rolled up in a high-quality linen-like napkin. This I think is actually the best buy for your money, you get some great items and everything comes together.
These are great alternatives to china and flatware, and are ideal for any party, catered event, wedding, or family get together. You can buy all of these items from PJP and on our Cash and Carry Website, www.pjpmarketplace.com.
Filed under: Foodservice, Healthcare, Janitorial | Tags: Automated, Customers, Dispenser, Enmotion, Georgia-Pacific, GP, Hands Free, Hands Free Dispenser, Limited Time Offer, Penn Jersey, PJP, PJPMarketplace.com, Promotion, Roll Towel Dispenser
Georgia Pacific is offering PJP Customers great promotional prices on virtually all of their Dispensers. Including promotional offerings on their most popular roll towel dispenser, EnMotion!
Enmotion Automated Hands Free Dispensers are available in smoke gray and splash blue
EnMotion Hands Free Touchless Dispensers from Georgia Pacific are hands down the best dispensers on the market when it comes to automation. They virtually never jam! The paper length can be set to 3 different lengths, which helps reduce paper usage.
The best part they make any restroom look clean. They reduce the transfer of germs from user to user, because there are no levers to mess with or push or pull.
Check out enMotion Dispensers and other great Georgia Pacific Dispenser Promotions at http://www.pjpmarketplace.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=enmotion
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Cleaning, Germs, Hand Sanitizer, Office Desk, Purell, Spread of Germs, Yuck!
I was reading a quick publication on the benefits of using Hand Sanitizers and Germs in the workplace today.
Did you know that the average desk has over 10,000,000 germs that is over 20,000 per square inch. And the worst of it. The average phone has over 25,000 germs per square inch. YUCK!!!
It makes me think twice about cleaning my desk. And what I touch. I think I will use that Purell hand sanitizer a little bit more.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Coffee Cup, coffee service, coffee shop, Dopaco, foam coffe cup, Foodservice, Hot Cup, MarketPro, paper hot cup, PJP, Tea Cup
The New Print of the MarketPro Select Cafe Designed Paper Hot Cups, offer a unique look to printed coffe cups. The new print features a coffee cup on two sides of the cup in a hand painted artistic style print. With upscale reddish and brown tones, the cup easily can be worked into any coffee service. The unique hand painted artistic style ads an upscale appeal when it is compared to other existing stock prints from paper hot cup manufacturers.
The MarketPro Select Cafe Style Printed Coffee Cup is available only at PJP
The new MarketPro Cups are available in 8oz, 10oz, 12oz, 16oz, and 20oz sizes. The 12oz, 16oz and 20oz all fit the same lid as the Dopaco Dome Lid which is available in white or black. The 8oz and 10oz sizes fit the Dopaco Flat Lid. When combined with Dopaco Dome and Flat lids the cup performs well and has a tight leak resistant seal.
This fresh face to the coffee industry is only available at PJP, and offers a higher quality approach to serving coffee and tea when compared to Foam Cups or other stock prints from other paper hot cup manufacturers. This unique design can be worked into any convenience store, coffee shop, or self serve coffee opperation. The upscale look also will help merchants aquire more bank for their buck and hopefully increase sales.
This cup can be purchased through PJP or through the PJP Marketplace Cash and Carry Outlet Stores. For additional questions or samples, contact PJP.
Filed under: Foodservice | Tags: Coffee Cup, Coffee Program, Dopaco, Hot Cup, Swirl Cup, Swirl Hot Cup
PJP has recently made a switch to stocking the Swirl Designed Hot Cupsand Lids from Dopaco. These cups were brought into stock as replacement to the popular Bistro Cup Line from Solo Cup. Due to the large increases in price from Solo Cup, PJP saw this cup as a high quality alternative hot cup at much more affordable price.
I decided to try some of these cups this past week to see if it was the same quality. I used the 12oz Swirl Design Cups and paired them with the white travel style dome lids. The lids come in white and black, I chose the white for my test purposes. I drank about 12 cups of coffee over a 3 day period and am happy to say the cups performed pretty well, and without any major incidents.
I found them to be comparable to withstanding heat to other paper hot cups that I have used. After pouring hot coffee into the cups I found them to be hot to the touch, but still cool enough to carry the cups from the my house to the car. I would still recommend stores offer customers the use of a coffee sleeve. They do make the carrying of the cup more enjoyable.
As far as keeping the coffee hot, I think its performance was average. After leaving my coffee in the cup for an hour it was still warm enough to drink. I do not like cold coffee. It was far from hot, but it was warm. The cup was also sturdy and rigid. Some less expensive hot cups after 30min to an hour will turn soft and seem porous. The Dopaco Swirl Cupwas sturdy, and far from becoming porous and leaking through the bottom or side seals.
The Dopaco Swirl Cups are currently stocked in 8oz, 10oz, 12oz, 16oz, 20oz. They also can be fitted with a one size fits all dome lid available in white or black. The dome lid does have a rather low profile so I would not consider it the most attractive lid on the market when I compare it to the Solo Traveler Lid. The Dopaco Lid I am happy to repeat does not leak. I turned the cup on its side, and it did not leak or drip. If I had to choose between a lid that leaks and one that is more attractive, I will pick the one that does not leak. I think as a customer that is the most important.
Filed under: Foodservice, Healthcare, Janitorial | Tags: Convertible Cart, Janitorial Cart, Rubbermaid, Rubbermaid Commerical Products, Utility Cart
Rubbermaid Commercial Products recently introduced a new convertible utility cart that I believe might be one of the most useful and innovative products they have introduced to date. I recently used a demo unit here at PJP to transport a few boxes around the office and accross the warehouse.
According to Rubbermaid Commercial Products, this new cart allows the user to quickly convert it from its storage position to a platform truck and then to a 2 shelf utility cart in virtually seconds. Without the need for tools, complex buttons, this cart can be converted by simply utilizing the users momentum and stepping on the quick release foot peddle. I found that this is true and not only is it easy, but extremely smooth. The move-able hinges and parts do not stick and move freely without any interruption.
When folded down the cart can be easily stored to fit any space that is 12″ high (under a shelf or table) or 12″ wide (standing up on its end and next to shelf or wall). I currently have this item stored between two filing cabinets in my cubicle.
The 5 inch casters are very smooth to roll on both carpet, tile, concrete, sidewalks and virtually any place you need to take your cargo. They also allow you to easily swing the cart 360 degrees and navigate around tight corners and obstructions like desks, and through doorways.
Overall the cart appears to be bulky in size, being that is made of rubbermaid’s durable plastic and a metal construction, but when measured it is same width (23 3/4 in), length (45 1/4 in), and height (43.8 in) as other traditional carts. With a 250lb load capacity this cart can easily hold most boxes, tools and other cargo.
Anyone looking for a new utility cart or platform truck should consider this convertible utility cart, as it really is two carts in one at an affordable price.
