Sloan's Commercial Restroom Reflections

Environmental, Social, and Governance—or ESG—initiatives are of the utmost importance as corporations strive to make the world a better place. That’s why more companies continue to publish ESG reports that outline these crucial efforts that ensure products generate significant water savings, enhance employee well-being, and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Tune into our discussion with Paul Sambanis, Sloan’s Vice President of Sustainability, and Ben Vatterott, Managing Director of Telestro Strategy, as we discuss Sloan’s first-ever and recently published ESG report.

From wildfires and floods to hurricanes and tornadoes, natural disasters can leave a community without basic amenities like restroom access in times of great need. That's why Sloan is helping these communities face these catastrophes head-on with the deployment of its Mobile Restroom to communities and first responders across the country to support relief efforts.

Tune into our discussion with Peggy Gilmore, Sloan VP of experiential marketing, and Stacey Dobis, campaign manager at VFI Marketing, Sloan’s partner in the Mobile Restroom’s launch and logistics, as we highlight how the Mobile Restroom is providing much-needed support in times of crisis.

When it comes to the commercial restroom, sustainability is often correlated with water conservation, green products, energy savings, and more. While these remain crucial factors, there have been a number of new and emerging trends over the last few years that are shaping the sustainability landscape.

Tune into our discussion with Paul Sambanis, Sloan’s new Vice President of Sustainability, and Dylan Beach, Sustainability Manager for Purell Industries, as we discuss the latest in sustainability and the commercial restroom.

As we approach the new year, there are a number of trends influencing the way interior designers approach the commercial restroom in 2023 and beyond. Factors ranging from design and space planning to hygiene and enhanced inclusivity are emerging as key considerations that will change the restroom design landscape to improve the guest experience.

Tune into our latest podcast episode with Jennifer Henriquez, Sloan’s strategic account manager and special guest Robert Nieminen, chief content director at interiors + sources magazine as they discuss these emerging trends and the factors influencing how interior designers will approach the commercial restroom design landscape going forward.

Facility managers have now dedicated nearly two and a half years to ensuring that their buildings are optimized for the new normal to provide a safe space for guests.

And this is especially true in high-traffic areas like the restroom, where sensor-operated products paired with advanced technology and enhanced design are working to provide healthier venues where guests feel welcome and facility managers have the tools to make their job easier.

Tune into our discussion with Jeff Gilmore, Sloan Vice President of Strategic Accounts, and Matt Muscella, Vice President of Operations at ASM Global, the world’s largest and most trusted venue management and services company, as we discuss some of the latest commercial restroom trends that facility maintenance professionals are implementing in venues across the country.

The health and wellness of building occupants is now more intertwined than ever with a building’s products and materials—and it’s a trend that is only gaining more importance as the public returns to commercial buildings.

The increased role that buildings play in human health and well-being has led to the growing phenomenon that is the WELL Building Standard, a rating system that provides the guidelines to create a high-performing building that focuses on promoting the health of the people inside.

Tune into our discussion with Dr. Rodolfo Perez, Senior Director of Standard Development, Water and Materials Concept Lead at the International WELL Building Institute, as we outline the importance of specifying products that adhere to WELL in order to keep building occupants healthy and productive while helping buildings earn certification.

As today’s growing workforce of architects, designers, contractors, and plumbers is increasingly composed of a younger generation, it’s more important than ever to shift training opportunities towards platforms that resonate best with them.

Ensuring that this new demographic is equipped with the knowledge to install, maintain, and service commercial restroom products is paramount. And it’s equally important to provide them with access to professional development opportunities 24/7—on their own time.

The last two years have seen a drastic shift in the way architects and designers approach commercial restroom specification—from the added importance of touch-free innovation to design and space planning to accommodate social distancing.

But where do we go from here?

There are still many evolving trends taking shape as we begin the New Year such as the importance of inclusive design, innovative handwashing options beyond the restroom, and more.

Tune into our discussion with Paul Makovsky, Editor in Chief at ARCHITECT, and Sandi Cooper, Sloan Strategic Account Manager, as we highlight the latest trends of today and tomorrow that are shaping commercial restroom specification.

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the public’s awareness of hand hygiene. Now, instead of focusing on the hand sanitizing stations we’ve grown accustomed to, architects and designers are starting to concept ways to take hand hygiene to the next level with strategic space modifications that resonate with the public’s renewed awareness of a greater level of personal cleanliness.

Tune into our discussion with Kim Darke, Sloan Senior Manager of Strategic Accounts, and Dave Broz, a Principal at Gensler, as we highlight the new concept of extending handwashing to other areas of commercial buildings in an effort to promote hand hygiene inside the restroom and out.

The COVID-19 pandemic will eventually have an expiration date, but the habits and best practices society has developed during the pandemic are here to stay. Key among those is practicing proper hand hygiene. And with millions of Americans set to reenter commercial facilities this summer, continuing that trend of proper hand hygiene will be paramount.

Nowhere is this more important than in the commercial restroom, making it important for facility managers to understand exactly how they can optimize their facilities for improved hygiene—both inside and outside the restroom.

Tune into our discussion with Morgan Kish, Sloan Senior Product Line Manager for Faucets, Soap Dispensers, and Hand Dryers, and Iris Liang, Sloan Product Line Manager for Sinks, as we highlight the continued importance of hand hygiene and the tactics facility managers, building owners, and property managers can utilize to promote health and wellness in their facilities.