European Award Finalist.

The world’s first compostable tacky cloth is here, and it is officially recognized as a top European innovation. Engineered by Novosan, BioTacky® has reached the finals of the prestigious European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026 in the flagship category: Technological Innovation of the Year.

Dutch hygiene specialist Novosan has been nominated for the prestigious European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026. From hundreds of pan-European entries, an independent international jury selected Novosan as one of the six top finalists in Europe. You can view the official announcement and the full shortlist on the ECJ Website.

A World Premiere in Sustainability

Traditional tacky dust cloths rely heavily on synthetic materials and chemical adhesives that harm the environment. Novosan breaks this industry standard with BioTacky®. It is the very first dust-binding cloth on the market where both the nonwoven material and the adhesive are fully certified biodegradable, meeting the strict EN 13432 and OK Compost HOME standards.

The product offers large facility service providers the exact same professional dust-binding performance, look, and feel as traditional cloths, but with a drastically reduced ecological footprint.

About the ECJ and the Awards: The Gold Standard of the Industry The European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards, now in their ninth year, are founded and organized by the European Cleaning Journal (ECJ). As the only dedicated pan-European publication for the professional cleaning sector, ECJ is the leading voice of the industry, reaching decision-makers, manufacturers, and service providers across the continent.

The annual awards are widely considered the gold standard of the European cleaning industry. They are designed to promote and celebrate outstanding achievements, professional standards, and vital progress in areas such as sustainability, workforce diversity, and technological innovation. Being named a finalist by ECJ’s independent panel of industry experts represents a significant stamp of approval at a European level.

The winners will be announced on Thursday, October 8, 2026, during a festive award gala at Pueblo Español in Palma de Mallorca.