Copper news from Athens

Two kindergartens in Athens are making good use of the antimicrobial properties of copper. Two kindergartens in Athens are leading a movement to replace frequently-touched surfaces in schools with equivalents made from copper alloys that will continuously kill germs, helping reduce the spread of infection between children and staff. The new surfaces—chosen for upgrade as they were the most often touched by people—include door and furniture handles, tap handles, light switches and coat hooks. They were manufactured and installed by Convex and Medical Development, local suppliers of Antimicrobial Copper products complying with Copper Alliance's Cu+ stewardship scheme.