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Graffiti on public buildings is a £1 billion a year problem in the UK. Now there are environmentally friendly solutions to choose from.

February 7, 2007

Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

The removal of graffiti from public buildings is estimated to cost £1 billion a year in the UK. The problem varies from council to council, but London’s costs are estimated at £100 million, while Leed’s are estimated at £600,000 a year. However, the bottom-line is that over 400 of local authorities have a problem with graffiti.

Traditionally, the solution to graffiti was to paint over it or to blast it off. Unfortunately, there are now environmental concerns about both traditional options. The problem identified with painting over the graffiti is the use more resources and that it leaves a disposal issue with the left over paint cans. The second option, blasting the graffiti off with water or sand, causes water or soil pollution through the waste. It also can damage the surface of the building.

Now there are more eco-friendly solutions to graffiti removal. These systems come in three forms; non-toxic liquids, multi-layer products that “sacrifice” the top coating when the graffiti is removed and slick surface products that do not let the paint bond to the surface. The final option can be washed soap and water.

There are a number of regional and national companies that can help local authorities, NHS Trusts, the Highways Agency, local Housing Associations and Transportation companies in choosing the best environmental and cost options for graffiti removal.

This is where Buyers Guide can help in sourcing anti-graffiti services. This is just one of the 1,100 categories listed on the www.buyersguide.co.uk website. What makes the Buyers Guide website unique is that it can tailor each company’s message to public sector buyers. This is done through each company having a “profile” created for them on the www.buyersguide.co.uk website. This profile is written to answer the pre-qualification questions from public sector buyers. This usually includes information like; previous work with other government bodies, case studies of past successes, years in business, industry qualifications or certifications like ISO 9002, testimonials from clients, government awards like investors in people, confirmation of equal opportunity employer status and specific contact details.

Government purchasing officers are incredibly busy and need to find the right service vendors quickly. The Buyers Guide profiling system allows them to do just that. With 2 clicks of the mouse, they can easily find qualified vendors in their area.

There are over 5,000 company listings in 1,200 categories on the www.buyersguide.co.uk website. The companies listed range from family businesses to multinationals, but all have the goal of working on public sector contracts. These include working with the Ministry of Defence, NHS, Central Government, Councils, Regional Authorities, Housing Associations, Schools, Universities, quangos, and non-profits.

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Buyers Guide, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, was established in 1996 and is the leading online directory of UK companies that are targeting the £600 billion in public spending each year. To date, there are over 5,000 company listings in 1,200 categories on the www.buyersguide.co.uk website.