Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 27th April 2017 Issue no. 769
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Products Unger Stingray acclaimed for outstanding product design
"We are absolutely delighted to have won this important and globally recognised award," says Jochen Wagener, senior director of marketing & sales at Unger. "The award pays tribute to the groundbreaking design quality of Unger Stingray. The product was designed in such a way that it guarantees optimal performance and simple operation. Europe's happiest workers revealed
UBM India excited about the maiden edition of 'World of Facilities'
AQS and Panton McLeod partner to produce clean water solutions in Ireland
Private equity firms have bid $22 billion for SCA hygiene unit-paper A group of private equity companies have bid around 200 billion Swedish crowns ($22.26 billion) for the hygiene arm of tissue and forestry products firm SCA (SCAb.ST), daily Dagens Nyheter wrote on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. SCA said last year it planned to split into two units. "At least two private equity companies together have bid around 200 billion crowns for the hygiene unit," DN said. Hospital sees 12% C. diff reduction in two-year, CDC-funded study
Proposals for cutting food waste discussed
Self-cleaning surfaces solve janitorial challenges and provide an advertising opportunity
SCA to become two listed companies
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! On Sunday, a record 40,000 dedicated souls pounded the streets of England's vibrant capital city in the 2017 London Marathon. Many were elite runners for whom this type of effort is a way of life but tens of thousands of them saw it as a life challenge and a way of raising money for charity. I never fail to be moved by their efforts as I watch the race and the atmosphere is absolutely incredible. If you're one of those that took part, I salute you. I'm hoping that many of next year's runners will have an added reason to feel pleased with themselves, by wearing running shoes that are also helping the environment. Apparently, the equivalent of a truckful of plastics ends up in our oceans every minute. It gets eaten by the fish, which some of us then eat (which no doubt helps us succumb to some of the diseases and disabilities for which the Marathon runners are raising money). Far better to use this waste for something good then... I've written before in this column about Vacs from the Sea - a (sadly, limited) range of vacuum cleaners, made by Electrolux, from recycled plastics found floating in our oceans.
Now, Adidas is about to launch a new range of running shoes made from this floating, plastic debris. Its Ultra Boost X Parley shoes are created with yarn made in collaboration with Parley for the Oceans: it includes reclaimed and recycled ocean waste and some 11 million plastic bottles have been used to manufacture one million shoes that are said to wrap the foot in adaptive support and ultra-light comfort and be able to deliver optimal running performance. The heel and sock liners are also made of recycled materials - as are the laces. I think this is a great initiative & am hoping that some of next year's Marathon successes will be identified as wearing these running shoes, to help them really catch on amongst the masses. I'm not usually one to support fashion brands but in this case I'm happy to do so... Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Cleanzine
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        This Week's News
CMS 2017 boasts additional exhibition hall due to high demand for space
The good news doesn't end there... From 18th to 20th September 2017, taking place for the first time alongside CMS and under the heading of 'Cleaning in the digital world - processes, people, technology', the World Congress of the World Federation of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC) will gather senior executives from around the world in Berlin.
The paper concludes that the IdexxLegiolert/Quanti-Tray test is superior to the standard method for quantifying Legionella pneumophila (L. pneumophila), the primary cause of Legionnaires' disease.
These changes will encompass much of NCH Europe's range of degreasers, coatings, release agents and industrial hand care products. Pulire celebrates 30 years of exhibition and conference success
ISS receives highest rating possible on world's best outsourcers list
Every year IAOP, the international association of outsourcing professionals, releases a ranking of global outsourcing companies across all industries, and again this year ISS received five stars - the highest rating possible. Investment sees Sodexo reinforce integrated offering and deepen pharmaceuticals expertise
20 years of outstanding dedication & loyalty rewarded
Working together to secure washroom facilities for delivery drivers
Together they worked on the booklet 'Access to Facilities: A drivers' guide', which has proved popular with a number of drivers and companies. Now Unite is demanding a statutory, legally-binding code of practice to be established so that HGV drivers have access to adequate parking facilities, showers and toilets. TTUK is supporting this move. The Cleanzine Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of The Cleanzine. If you would like to run a search of the The Cleanzine web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at The Cleanzine:
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Finalists announced for Cleantech Innovate 2017
Guardian Water Treatment achieves ISO 14001 environmental certification Guardian Water Treatment has been awarded ISO 14001:2015 certification, the International Standard for environmental management which supports organisations in reducing their environmental impact. ISO 14001 was revised in 2015, bringing an increased focus on sustainable development and helping businesses to effectively manage the environmental challenges of the future. It provides a framework for the development of an Environmental Management System, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and providing a systematic approach to continually improving environmental performance. Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners' new Master is an old hand
The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners is one of 110 Livery Companies which are based upon trades, industries and professions and carry on the ancient traditions of the Guilds and Livery Companies, which started in the 12th century.
Biotechnology uses enzymes to 'eat' dirt and bacteria. The tiny molecules access even the hardest to reach areas, and carry on working for days after application.
Recently Rosemor has collaborated with a well-known dealer, Shanghai EMC, (www.emclean.cn) whose managing director Jonathan Zhang won an award presented by China Clean Expo for his distinguished contributions to China's cleaning industry. Upcoming WFBSC congress programme finalised and available
The congress will be opened by EU Commissioner Guenther Oettinger, while the proceedings will be opened by Federal Guild Master Thomas Dietrich, who has also presided as president of the WFBSC since April of last year. TC Facilities Management & Remploy celebrate 1000 jobs & longest serving employee
Concerns about cleanliness and infection control in independent ambulances
These inspections have identified some common concerns around cleanliness and infection control practices, a lack of appropriate recruitment checks and poor medicines management.
Mayor Sadiq Khan is implementing tough measures to reduce London's deadly air pollution and protect the health and wellbeing of all Londoners. DJB Cleaning Supplies first in the UK to become a CHSA Accredited Distributor
DCS Multiserve - How to clean a... Skyscraper
New Standard published: ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup
"What a welcome! Our first experience of the Cleaning Show was one we'll never forget"
We were not disappointed. Prochem Europe broadens training offer to professional cleaners in 2017
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