With increased attention to living a “green” lifestyle, UNOTRON® joins consumers, industry leaders and government to promote “green” computing. Unotron (www.unotron.com), worldwide originators and first-to-market washable keyboards and mice, points to its patented SpillSeal® technology which can be cleaned and disinfected without injuring functionality, thereby eliminating the need for plastic “skins” which must be continuously discarded and replaced.
“Aside from the high cost of these covers, these skins are adding to the growing mountains of non-biodegradable plastics in landfills,” says Joseph Carabello, director of Unotron. “Unotron’s innovative, unique design allows for soft touch typing on a keyboard that can be totally immersed in hospital cleaning solutions while eliminating sore fingertips from typing on plastic covers.”
Historically, many hospitals used plastic covers on their keyboards to improve sanitation and mitigate the spread of infection – including MRSA. But these skins proved to be expensive, inefficient, and must be discarded regularly.
“Prior to the introduction of Unotron, some hospitals were actually discarding their keyboards after every use in order to halt the spread of these deadly germs,” notes Carabello. “This not only creates waste, but also costs the hospital $10-20 per cover. The price of the Unotron washable keyboard is equivalent of to two to three plastic covers.”
Today, Unotron technology is a strategic imperative. These same institutions now rely upon Unotron technology to ensure a more hygienic environment in virtually every area of the facility.
“This is not only environmentally attractive but it also delivers savings to our ailing healthcare system,” points out Carabello.
Further supporting green computing, Unotron has received certificates for all of its products indicating compliance with the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) standards. UNOTRON® has taken all reasonable steps to confirm suppliers' statements regarding the absence of the restricted substances, and maintains an audit trail of relevant documentation to support this.”
“Our society is going green with greater awareness that our automobiles, household appliances, and most other aspects of our daily lives must be eco-friendly,” adds Carabello. “Unotron is doing its part by producing fully washable data input and security devices that are all recyclable and have the potential to last longer. This results in less waste and a healthier environment.”
About Unotron
With 30 years of OEM manufacturing experience, Unotron maintains a global footprint with offices located across North America, Europe and Asia, making everyday computing clean and safe for organizations around the world. Unotron designs, manufactures and markets high quality, washable data input and security devices that are easily cleaned and disinfected to mitigate the spread of infection in healthcare, education, commercial and government environments. Unotron holds patents for SpillSeal® technology and draws upon a catalogue of patents in automated manufacturing systems and office products. For more information, visit www.unotron.com or call 800.469.7440.
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