Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 5th March 2026 Issue no. 1200
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 International News
Products ECHA finally adopts opinion on ethanol and supports its approval in disinfectants
EnvirOx launches industry disrupting cleaner disinfectant
UMF|PerfectClean announces Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award winners
Tennant appoints Sandro Haim as VP and general manager EMEA
New EU eco-design regulation to reduce waste by ending destruction of unsold apparel
A clean floor isn't a safe floor: uncovering the hidden dangers
SafeSeat: Industrial toilet seat designed to solve annoying workplace issue
ERC sees TVH as example of remanufacturing success
Viridi and Zschimmer & Schwarz collaborate on CO2-based surfactants
New partnership strengthens Trojan Battery's distribution footprint
Amsterdam Innovation Awards 2026: shortlist announced
Why workplace hygiene is becoming a talent retention issue
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Cornwall-based Kris Meaden’s fabulous photograpy often graces the front pages of Britain’s newspapers, generally following a storm when his stunning shots capture spectacular waves which seemingly are about to wash the coast-side buildings into the raging seas. Childhood connections mean we’re Facebook friends, and a couple of weeks back I saw a different type of picture grace my feed, accompanied by the words: "The world is choking on plastic. The recent storms and heavy winds washed up massive amounts of plastic pollution onto Cornish coastlines. These events turn beaches into 'multicoloured' scenes of devastation, dumping microplastics, nets, rope and industrial, cargo-related waste."
Naturally I got in touch, and was dismayed to learn that Kris’ picture only shows around half of what he collected from the stretch of beach from Penzance to Newlyn, (often at night at low tide) as he’d already recycled loads of large plastic and glass bottles. “I've said before I think I'm not doing enough,” he said. “However, if I just save one bird or seal from getting tangled up, it's all been worth it.”
I’d like to thank Kris not only for his hard work in collecting the debris but also in publicising the problem so well. I often draw attention to the man-made pollution of our waterways but it’s only when people see something like this, that the extent of the problem is really brought home. I’d also like to thank all the others who take the time and trouble to collect and responsibly deal with rubbish others have dropped without thought of the damage it can do – not only on our beaches but around the countryside too. They’re doing a great job but they really shouldn’t be having to do it, should they?
When I say this is a global problem, I’m aware that some countries have more upstanding citizens than others when it comes to polluting the environment or not, and that we all have different levels of penalties for transgressors. I’m jealous of the systems in some countries whereby children are well-educated in our need to protect the environment and not pollute it. We really do all need to work together to stop the rot, don't we? What's the answer though? How do we go about it?
 This Week's News
 Spanish global waste business Urbaser sells to Blackstone and EQT
Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Urbaser serves more than 60 million people across the globe through a network of 50,000-plus employees. Its core business comprises three segments: Urban Services (waste collection, street cleaning and water management), Municipal Waste Treatment, and Industrial Waste Treatment.  Wales unveils its first trial with hydrogen refuse vehicles
The trials will be delivered in partnership with Ricardo, Hyppo, Caerphilly County Borough Council and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Welsh Government's Climate Innovation scheme and Circular Economy are supporting this important feasibility and demonstrator work to the value of over £420,000. SoftBank Robotics America broadens physical AI solutions portfolio
This announcement furthers the future of physical AI solutions for the sector and expands the company’s solutions portfolio with advanced technologies designed to deliver increased efficiency and enterprise value in highly dynamic environments.  Financial support for young people going to university: CHSA launches 2026 Bursary
The CHSA has operated the Bursary in its current form since 2016. During that time 28 Bursaries have been awarded. The initiative is key to the CHSA's commitment to giving something back; it is open to the children of its members' employees. ‘End-of-life’ plastic pallets repurposed to form innovative tech!
As an independent company committed to creating easy-to-repair products from recycled materials, Gomi has produced more than 10,000 items to date, including speakers, power banks, phone cases, location tracker tags and cables.  Commercial cleaning firm's leadership programme sharpens operational focus and brand strategy
Dove Cleaning & Environmental Services, based in Altrincham, Cheshire, operates across the commercial cleaning and facilities sector, supporting businesses with professional cleaning and environmental services. 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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