NORCROSS, GA – Unisource Worldwide, Inc. one of the leading distributors of paper, packaging and facility supplies in North America, has upgraded its UnisourceDirect Web site with many new products, including hand sanitizers and disinfectants.  These items are currently needed by schools and other large facilities to assist them in maintaining a clean and healthy environment to guard against highly contagious diseases, including Influenza Type-A and 2009 H1N1 flu-related illness (commonly known as Swine Flu).
 
"There are many health and hygiene products available on www.unisourcedirect.com that can be used by school maintenance staffs as they routinely clean areas that students and staff come in contact with," said Nancy Geisler, Vice President of Corporate Sustainability for Unisource.  "These products can help to ensure that school buildings are clean, healthy places to learn and work," she said.  Among the products available through the www.unisourcedirect.com Web Site are; Instant Hand Sanitizers, Surface Disinfectants, Germicidal Wipes, Disposable Cleaning Gloves, Touchless Towel and Soap Systems, and various Cleaning Chemicals.  In addition, visitors to the site can shop for many eco-friendly products.
 
Unisource is committed to promoting sustainable green cleaning practices, and the company has received national recognition from the Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) for its support in helping to publish the organization's Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools. "Our company is focused on delivering best practices information that schools can use to maintain cleaner, healthier and safer facilities," said Geisler.  "On www.unisourcedirect.com users will also find links to other educational resources."
 
The Web site also includes an offer of free shipping – for a limited time – to customers who order more than $150 of merchandise. In addition, customers can use the site's "Tax Exempt" link to directly submit their tax exemption certificate to UnisourceDirect.
 
With UnisourceDirect, customers are able to directly purchase Unisource products using a state-of-the-art Web site designed to enhance their experience through an easy ordering process.  And with "no minimum quantities" on all products, there are no contracts.  Customers can directly link to www.unisourcedirect.com and gain access to the wide variety of business supplies that Unisource offers.  The UnisourceDirect Web site also provides a one-stop business supplies portal for small businesses looking for eco-friendly products to meet their green needs.
 
For more information about UnisourceDirect products or services, please call 1-866-993-0186.