Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 24th November 2022 Issue no. 1042
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 International News
Products Vectair Systems launches Vibe Pro
  ISSA and Staples form national distribution partnership program
Sanitized AG appoints Dr Martin Čadek as CTO of its Competence Centre for Technology & Innovation
Be honest, don't greenwash: four responsible changes to make your business greener…
Why does hygiene still struggle to gain political importance?
ISSA Charities going for record-breaking GivingTuesday
ISSA Show North America 2022 sees strong increase in attendance
Hand drying is crucial but the options on offer are failing us
Every year, Global Handwashing Day champions and campaigns for the critical importance of regular hand washing with soap. The message is a simple one: hand washing can help prevent disease transmission. NFSI hosts international symposium on slip, trip, and fall prevention
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Over the 20 years we've been broadcasting Cleanzine, I've occasionally written about our world’s coastlines and beaches - generally when I've received press information regarding individual countries' performances in terms of keeping these areas clean, hygienic and safe for the general public. And it’s pleased me that Britain has boasted some of the cleanest beaches and waters in the world. Not so now though, with reports surfacing this year of almost wanton devastation caused by persistent flouting of the regulations, by water companies pumping enormous volumes of untreated sewage into our seas along with storm overflows. Surfers Against Sewage released its latest Water Quality Report at midnight. It makes damning – and frightening - reading. In response, a spokesperson at Water UK, (www.water.org.uk) said: Publicity over the damage the flushing of wet wipes can inflict has been pretty emphatic but the message clearly isn’t getting across to consumers. Should our industry be leading the way perhaps by flooding our various domestic markets with sensibly priced and clearly labelled flushable wet wipes - or isn’t this viable? And can we do more, as individuals who know about these things, to educate our families and friends on the hazards of flushing wet wipes and pouring fats, oils and grease into our toilets and sinks? I’m well aware from conversations I’ve had, that most people are blissfully unaware of the issues. Surfers Against Sewage says that untreated sewage has been poured into the UK's bathing waters 5,504 times this Summer, and that while water companies are only allowed to discharge sewage in 'extreme rainfall' conditions, it’s found evidence of potential illegal activity where they've been dumping raw sewage when there's no rain. Do please read the report at https://sas.org.uk/waterquality2022/introduction/introduction/#top and help spread the word.
Yours,
 This Week's News
Entry deadline extended for Metsä Tissue 2023 Sustainability Awards
These Awards are free to enter.   Planned fuel duty increase will stifle economy, says Logistics UK
david wells obe, chief executive of Logistics UK, which represents 20,000 members from all sectors of the industry, is alarmed that a proposal of such significance was not discussed in the Chancellor's fiscal statement made in the House of Commons earlier, and is concerned about the potential impact of its introduction: Phillips 66 Deploys Autonomous Cleaning Robots
Cobi 18 robots are designed to clean 5,000sq.ft - 7,000sq.ft of floorspace per hour and can be deployed multiple times per day to clean floors.  Essity and Reckitt launch bespoke co-branded professional hygiene solutions
This collaboration combines the scale and experience of Essity's trusted professional hygiene brand Tork with the well-known consumer recognition of Dettol and Sagrotan brands of Reckitt. The products will give professional hygiene customers added value from two widely trusted and efficacious brands. The new range will be available as of January 2023 across the UK, Ireland, Germany and Austria.  
"Mental health has become a major talking point, not just in business but in many other walks of life. So often invisible until it is too late, poor mental health can take many forms - and its effects can be significant and long-term.  Say what you mean and mean what you say in business…
“Make good of your word… one of the most important life lessons I was taught and something I hang my hat on. Yet recently, has talk become ‘cheap' in business and culture? 2022 Cintas SHINE Award honours housekeepers who go above and beyond
Additionally, her property will receive a comprehensive product, training and consultation package from Cintas and its contest partners. The best ways to boost hygiene in the workplace over the Winter season
And with evidence suggesting the Northern Hemisphere is on course for a surge of Covid-19 cases this Winter, any additional facilities or policies to protect yourself and your colleagues will be welcomed. 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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