ISS sponsors WageMap to promote living wages globally

ISS has become an official sponsor of WageMap, strengthening its commitment to increasing implementation of living wages across the industry.
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'Globally increasing Legionella risk must become a priority', warns industry expert

Amid rising concern about the increasing risk of Legionella globally, Legionella testing expert Hydrosense is calling on organisations to tackle the problem head-on by reviewing how they test, assess and manage water systems.
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Stockholm Royal Seaport's 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' project: a resounding success!

The Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Stockholm Royal Seaport project - an initiative focused on enhancing recycling and waste management in Stockholm's Royal Seaport (Norra Djurgårdsstaden) - has achieved significant outcomes during its second phase.
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CST showcases Singapore's first toilet choke & leak sensors at LOO Awards

At the LOO (Let's Observe Ourselves) Awards held on Tuesday by the Restroom Association (Singapore), Convergent Smart Technologies (CST) showcased Singapore's first ‘toilet choke and leak sensors’, which were co-developed with the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).
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Elevate your design with Bobrick's Automatic, Universal Roll Towel Dispenser

Bobrick's Automatic, Universal Roll Towel Dispenser includes a number of design elements that elevate the aesthetics and intuitiveness of the product, while also introducing new features to enhance performance in the field and improve washroom hygiene:
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Truvox International powers ahead with the launch of Multiwash Pro Battery

Truvox International has launched the new Multiwash Pro Battery - the latest addition to its successful Multiwash Pro scrubber dryer range. This follows the recent launch of the Multiwash Pro Steam and the full range preview at Interclean, Amsterdam in May.
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Metsä Group's Wood Supply & Forest Services 'best organisation in Finland in 2024'

Metsä Group's Wood Supply & Forest Services, Metsä Forest, has won the 2024 Finnish Quality Award granted by the Excellence Finland. Based on a thorough evaluation of the organisation's activities following the international EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) model, the Award has been granted since 1991.
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ACI Convention: ‘Getting a Grip on AI’

At the 2025 American Cleaning Institute Industry Convention, you can join ACI's Future Leaders Group to explore the potential that artificial intelligence represents - and the risks associated with the technology that we must manage as citizens, parents, workers and business leaders.
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Brain Corp's autonomous robot fleet hits 250bn sq.ft milestone

Brain Corp has announced that its fleet of over 37,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), powered by the BrainOS Robotics Platform, has now autonomously covered more than 250bn sq.ft of space globally.
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EvaClean and Microsplitting forge global alliance to revolutionise cleaning & disinfection across continental Europe and the Middle East

EvaClean Europe, a trailblazer in advanced disinfection systems, has announced a pivotal partnership with Microsplitting.
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Sofidel acquires Clearwater Paper's Tissue Division; becomes N. America's 4th largest tissue paper producer

Italian tissue manufacturer Sofidel has finalised the acquisition of the tissue division of Clearwater Paper Corporation, which means it is now the fourth largest tissue paper manufacturer in North America.
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Does your fire assessment include Lithium-ion batteries?

The fierce fire that broke out last Wednesday at Critical Mineral Recovery’s Missouri lithium-ion battery processing plant – one of the largest such operations in the world, has once again shown how difficult it can be to keep these facilities safe.
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Clean & Green Singapore Day 2024: A celebration of public hygiene and environmental stewardship

The national aspiration for a clean and green Singapore was celebrated this week at Clean & Green Singapore Day 2024, organised by the National Environment Agency, South West Community Development Council, National Parks Board and the National University of Singapore.
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Spec the perfect washroom for any airport environment

With a deep understanding of the markets it serves, Bobrick is committed to demonstrating how its products can help meet their unique requirements and challenges.
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ISSA Show North America: another successful event comes to a close

ISSA Show North America, which took place in Las Vegas last week alongside the Building Service Contractors Association International's ‘Contracting Success’ conference, attracted more than 600 exhibiting brands and around 12,000 distributors, building service contractors, facilities service professionals and residential cleaning firms from 75 countries, to share information on products, technology, services and materials that enhance the standards of clean.

Leading suppliers exhibiting on the expansive trade show floor included Clorox Pro, Georgia-Pacific Professional, Hoover & Oreck Commercial, Kimberly-Clark Professional, Nilfisk, Procter & Gamble Professional, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Reckitt Benckiser Professional, Spartan Chemical Company and SC Johnson Professional, in addition to 137 first-time exhibitors.
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Loo of the Year Awards 2024: Judges have 'paid a visit' to 1,500-plus washrooms!

More than 1,500 businesses from across the UK have stepped up to have their washrooms and toilet facilities judged by a team of independent inspectors - as part of the 2024 Loo of the Year Awards.

Run by business woman and Becky Wall BEM, the scheme is now in its 37th year of celebrating excellence when it comes to facilities we all need to use.
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CHSA's latest White Paper - 'The Evolution & Regulation of Cleaning Chemicals'

The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association has published a White Paper written to help buyers and end users of cleaning chemicals navigate the challenge of sourcing effective, safe and sustainable solutions.

The White Paper - The Evolution & Regulation of Cleaning Chemicals - was written by Peter Thistlethwaite, technical manager - cosmetics and biocides at MSL Solution Providers.
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London calling: First speakers announced

With close to 1,000 visitors already registered to attend, excitement is building for The London Cleaning Show which is taking place from 18th – 20th March 2025. Speakers who will be taking to the stage at ExCeL London include:

• Delia Cannings – chair, British Cleaning Council
• Paul Ashton – CEO, Birkin Group
• Yvonne Taylor - head of cleaning and associated services, Compass One
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Litter bin sticker campaign launches

Communities across Caerphilly, Wales, are being given more support to tackle roadside litter in a new bin sticker campaign aimed at encouraging residents to dispose of litter responsibly.

Litter bin signage will be rolled out throughout Caerphilly County Borough in busy hotspots and road lay-bys to remind residents to dispose of their litter carefully.
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Veolia driver awarded Employee of the Quarter for life saving CPR

Former nurse and driver, Matko Spondreht, and colleague Scott Franklin, were recognised as Veolia's Employees of the Quarter after becoming local heroes when their quick thinking and sharp awareness enabled them to save the life of one of their colleagues.

In September, the Veolia St Albans refuse crew were out on their routine round when loader Daniel Gardiner complained to the driver of feeling unwell.
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DuraClean expanding to new 10,000sq.ft HQ amid rapid growth

A fast-growing cleaning products supplier is relocating in January to new headquarters more than five times the size of its current home.

Having been based at a 1,800sq ft unit at Rovex since it began trading in 2023, DuraClean is taking 10,000sq ft of warehousing and office space at Birmingham's Rovex Business Park to support its expansion.
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Atlas London wins contract with Folk Co-Living

Atlas London has been appointed by Folk Co-Living at its residential developments in London's Harrow, Earlsfield and Battersea.

The contract includes daily facilities cleaning, post-occupancy apartment cleaning, window cleaning and specialist cleaning of the flooring and furnishings.
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Routine inspection lands metal recycling firm with £650,000 fine

A major metal recycling firm has been hit with a £650,000 fine following a routine inspection by Britain's workplace regulator.
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Increased fines to help Haringey crack down on rubbish dumping

Residents and businesses that dump rubbish in London's Haringey could now face fines of up to £1,000 as the council intensifies its efforts to combat waste dumping after calls from the community for tougher action. The 150% rise in higher-rate penalties serves as a stark deterrent, highlighting the council's commitment to ensuring a clean and safe environment for all.
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Principle retains The Gherkin in three-year deal

Principle Cleaning Services has been awarded a three-year contract extension at 30 St Mary Axe, also known as the Gherkin - one of London's most iconic buildings.
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Safety Data Sheets: CHSA's new guide explains what to expect

Safety data sheets provide the information end users of cleaning chemicals need to make an appropriate risk assessment, as required by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH). They are essential and available, as standard, from reputable manufacturers and suppliers.
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Tork becomes Headline Sponsor of 2024-2025 Loo of the Year Awards

The Loo of the Year Awards, known for celebrating excellence and innovation in washroom provision and management across the UK, tells us that Tork has become its Headline Sponsor for the 2024-2025 Awards season.
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UK's 'The Cleaning Show' 2025, already 2,000sq.m bigger than 2023's offering

The Cleaning Show, the UK's largest cleaning & hygiene event, will return to ExCeL London from 18th - 20th March 2025.

With 132 exhibitors already confirmed, the event will be 2,000sq.m bigger than the 2023 edition, and will feature a conference programme with more speakers than ever before, and 10 panel sessions across three days. The event is expected to attract some 7,000 visitors.
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Sodexo and Phs Group help spread NHS England's potentially life-saving men's health message

Sodexo UK & Ireland and Phs Group are supporting the NHS and helping to spread an important men's health message – ‘Blood in your pee? Contact your GP practice’ - via specially branded awareness-raising urinal mats in thousands of washrooms nationwide.
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‘Cleanest Link’ celebrated at Lord Mayor’s Show

The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) made a radiant impression with the public at this year's Lord Mayor's Show with its innovative float, ‘The Cleanest Link’.
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Work just got harder for Carlisle!

After five years of delivering Soft FM services for Arriva Rail London, which operates the London Overground on behalf of Transport for London (TfL), Carlisle Support Services has secured an additional contract to provide Hard FM services across the stations managed by the operator.
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The Clean Space acquires Cynergi

Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has acquired Cynergi Cleaning & Support Services as part of its ongoing strategic growth plan.
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Royal Photographic Society exhibition showcases transformative power of recycling

Veolia and Merton Council have supported local resident and Royal Photographic Society member, Vince Harris, to tell the story of what happens to plastics recycling after it has been collected through a series of unique photographs.
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Soapbox: Gavin Graveson, Chief Executive Officer, Veolia UK & Ireland

Commenting on last week's UK budget, Gavin says that while the Government's decarbonisation programme pledges important funding for CCUS and green hydrogen, it misses the mark on incentivising the fastest way to decarbonise waste; removing plastics from the waste stream. He says:
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Interclean China 2024
11-13th December 2024
Shanghai
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American Cleaning Institute Industry Convention,
27-31st January 2025
Orlando, Florida
USA
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London Cleaning Show
18-20th March 2025
ExCel London
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ISSA Pulire 2025
27-29th May 2025
Rho Fiera Milano
Italy
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ISSA Show North America
10-13th November 2025
Las Vegas
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