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World Environment Day What does sustainability in business really mean – and why does it matter? We sat down with Anna Bright, CEO at Sustainability West Midlands, to unpack some of the biggest sustainability questions facing businesses today.  By Emily Atkin 4th June 2025 How Often Should You Change A Mop Head? How often should you change or clean your mop head? It depends on the environment – hospitals need single-use disposable heads, while schools and homes can use reusable types cleaned after each use. Just remember: if it’s worn, discoloured, or smells, it’s time to swap it out! By Emily Atkin 6th May 2025 Celebrating World Hand Hygiene Day 2025 Good hand hygiene is a simple but powerful way to prevent illness in busy environments. This World Hand Hygiene Day, we’re highlighting the right technique with our Andarta® Work Smarter Hand Hygiene Guide By Emily Atkin 2nd May 2025 Celebrating our Investors in People® Platinum Accreditation Arrow is proud to announce that we have once again achieved the prestigious Investors in People® Platinum accreditation, placing us in the top 3% of companies assessed by Investors in People and reflecting the strength of our People management processes. By Frankie Blackledge 30th April 2025 How To Tackle 5 Common Spring Cleaning Challenges Struggling with spring cleaning? This guide shares five common seasonal cleaning challenges and offers practical, cost-effective solutions to help you tackle them with confidence and ease. By Emily Atkin 24th April 2025 Discover our 2024 Sustainability Report Explore the key achievements from our 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing how our ‘For Humanity’ programme is driving real progress in sustainability, from cutting emissions and expanding our green product range to supporting our communities. By Emily Atkin 2nd April 2025 The Great British Spring Clean 2025 Arrow County Supplies is proud to have joined the Great British Spring Clean 2025, rolling up our sleeves to remove tree guards from thriving saplings at Monkmoor Meadows—helping nature flourish while reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and community. By Emily Atkin 27th March 2025 Sustainable Floorcare: Best Practices for Commercial Floor Care & Maintenance Discover how sustainable floorcare is transforming cleaning practices. From reducing waste to enhancing efficiency, businesses are embracing greener solutions to meet sustainability goals. Explore the future of eco-friendly floorcare in this blog. By Emily Atkin 18th March 2025 From Andarta®, with Love – Products We Can’t Resist! At Arrow County Supplies, our team has handpicked their favourite Andarta® products – the ones they trust and use every day. From reliable cleaning solutions to sustainable essentials, each product has earned a special place in our hearts. Join us as we celebrate a little bit of Andarta® this Valentine’s season. Discover the products that make a difference – chosen by the people who know them best!   By Emily Atkin 13th February 2025 Get ready for new UK Waste Management Legislation   Big changes to business waste management are coming to England. From 31 March 2025, businesses with over 10 employees must separate recyclables under new ‘Simpler Recycling’ laws. By 31 March 2027, smaller businesses will also need to comply. These rules aim to standardise recycling and support environmental targets. What does this mean for your business? By George Roberts 11th February 2025 Arrow achieves Gold in our 2025 Ecovadis Sustainability Assessment! We are proud to share that Arrow has been awarded a Gold Medal in our 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment, scoring an impressive 75 out of 100 (progressing our score by 5 points since our last assessment). This achievement reflects our continued "Advanced" level of sustainability management, maintaining our Gold level for the second year running. By Emily Atkin 9th January 2025 Arrow County Supplies joins Bunzl Group! We are delighted to announce an exciting new chapter in our journey at Arrow County Supplies as we join Bunzl Group! Managing Director, Bruce Blackledge, highlights this new partnership as a pivotal moment: “Becoming part of the Bunzl Group is an exciting step forward for Arrow, and we’re looking forward to the new opportunities this brings to serve our customers and grow together." By George Roberts 29th October 2024 Enhance Washroom Efficiency and Hygiene with Andarta SynergySmart Systems Andarta® SynergySmart’s systems improve hygiene, lower costs and enhance washroom management in a diverse range of washroom environments – utilising  innovative features that deliver genuine savings. Discover how you can WorkSmarter with Andarta® SynergySmart systems today. By George Roberts 18th October 2024 Get Ready for Recycle Week and Prepare for the New Workplace Recycling Regulations Recycle Week 2024 (25th September – 1st October 2024) is the perfect time to start preparing for the changes to busienss recycling regulations. From 31st March 2025, any business with more than 10 full-time employees will be required to separate ‘recycling-ready’ waste from general waste before collution. By George Roberts 24th September 2024 Arrow County Supplies wins the Shropshire Eco Business Award! Arrow County Supplies is thrilled to announce that we have won the Shropshire Chamber Business Eco Award 2024! This prestigious award recognises our commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices, ranking Arrow as the top-performing sustainable business in the region. By George Roberts 14th August 2024 What is Greenleaf? Wonder no more! Have you noticed the prominent 'Greenleaf' symbol appearing throughout our website, in our catalogue, and across all our communications? You might be curious about what this symbol represents. Well, there's no need to wonder any longer! We're excited to share the meaning behind the 'Greenleaf' symbol with you. By George Roberts 17th July 2024 Revolutionise Sustainable Cleaning with the NEW Switch System! The Switch System, developed by Green Care Professional, stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation in the cleaning industry – providing an ultra-concentrated, Integrated chemical dosing system that helps you clean more efficiently while encouraging less waste. By George Roberts 3rd June 2024 Launching our 2023-24 ‘For Humanity’ Sustainability Report Through our “For Humanity” ESG strategy, we have implemented various initiatives aimed at minimising our environmental impact, promoting staff engagement and inclusion, and empowering and supporting local communities. In our 2023-24 report, we outline our commitment to our three key “For Humanity” pillars and highlight some of our key achievements in creating a more positive future. By George Roberts 14th February 2024 Adhering To The Single-Use Plastic Ban Bans and restrictions on single-use plastics came into force on Sunday, October 1, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable future. At Arrow, we’re committed helping our clients reduce their environmental impact. As the single-use plastic ban comes into effect, we’ve collaborated with our supplier base to source a range of eco-friendly products that align with the Government’s new single-use plastic regulations. By George Roberts 30th October 2023 Prepare Your Organisation for Winter As the leaves change colour and temperatures start to drop, it's time for businesses to start preparing for the winter season. At Arrow County Supplies, we understand the unique challenges that winter can bring, and we're dedicated to providing the products and guidance you need to keep your facility running smoothly all season long. By George Roberts 17th October 2023 Supporting FSC Forest Week 2023 The core objectives and messages of the FSC Forest Week campaign and explore how Arrow's participation aligns with its commitment to sustainability. By George Roberts 26th September 2023 Harnessing the Power of Nature: Exploring our Eliminator range Embrace the power of enzymes with our Andarta® Eliminator Range: where effective cleaning meets ecological consciousness.   By George Roberts 31st August 2023 Unleashing the Advantages of Concentrated Cleaning Chemicals with Quick & Easy As the demand for efficient and sustainable cleaning practices grows, powerful solutions such as Quick & Easy are reshaping the way we clean. By embracing concentrated cleaning chemicals, you're not just creating spotless spaces, but also contributing to a cleaner, greener future. By George Roberts 23rd August 2023 Arrow achieve EcoVadis Gold! Arrow County are pleased to announce we have successfully advanced from EcoVadis Silver to achieve EcoVadis Gold! This achievement shows our ongoing commitment to ethical business practise, and the key role sustainability plays in our corporate strategy. Achieving EcoVadis Gold places Arrow in the top 5% of companies assessed, demonstrating environmental value of operating the Arrow Way. By Frankie Blackledge 9th August 2023