Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 1st October 2015 Issue no. 693
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Finnish company Pancomp International provides innovative mobile time and workflow management solutions as well as quality assurance systems for companies engaged in building cleaning and other services.
Made in France by first-time CMS Berlin exhibitor MP hygiene, ultra-resistant DESL+ paper towels are very strong, both when wet and also when dry. They are said to be 30% more absorbent than other types of paper towel and also more economical, using 20% less material. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! My local council has written to me, asking about my current use of the council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres and for my opinion on potential changes to the facilities themselves and the services they provide. Apparently it currently costs £1.3 million per year to dispose of non-household materials, such as DIY waste, which the council is not obliged to recycle on our behalf, and I was asked whether – to enable the council to cover its costs – the HWRC should stop taking these materials altogether or charge to take them. Another option for cutting costs (since that is clearly what this is all about) is to cut the hours that HWRCs are open. Should they be open only at times that have proved busy, or when most people are out at work (thus forcing them to join long queues at weekends), or should they be closed for one or two days per week? Permanent closure of some sites is also being considered, as I was asked how long I would be prepared to drive to reach an alternative site. The survey finished by saying that the council has been trying different ways to encourage more reuse of good quality second hand items such as furniture and electricals, and that it’s currently exploring options such as on-site shops. I believe we need to do as much as we can to encourage people to recycle. Personally I'd like to see the main bin collection being cut to every three weeks or the introduction of smaller main waste bins (with possibly a small reduction in council tax for those that use them) to force people to recycle. I'm dismayed at the quality of some of the items being dumped, such as furniture, carpeting, toys, electrical goods etc, which other families might love, so I hope the on-site shop idea comes to fruition. I worry about shorter opening times and the possibility of what may be prohibitive charges being made to HWRC users, since this may force people to slip the stuff they would have recycled, into the main waste bin, which defeats the object of any cost-cutting exercise by sending more waste to landfill. Also, the changes being mooted (apart from the on-site shops) will, no doubt, lead to an increase in fly-tipping. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this... 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
Margins remain under pressure in the UK contract cleaning market
Though the market was affected by the economic downturn, it has benefited from increased standards in cleanliness demanded by key areas such as health and food hygiene. CMS Berlin 2015 ends with outstanding results
More than 20,000 representatives attended the exhibition, including some 17,000 trade visitors (2013: 16,200) from 66 countries (2013: 65). They came to glean information from the manufacturers of cleaning machines and equipment as well as cleaning, disinfecting and care products. Senior decision-makers were able to meet their customers and establish new business ties. Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust takes cleaning back in house
Morclean on the way to green glory
Following previous success in 2014 and 2015 in the UK, Morclean competed against more than 500 other nominations in the International Green World Awards for Environmental Best Practice. Morclean's official New Zealand distributor is going to be collecting the trophy and certificate at a presentation ceremony in Christchurch, New Zealand, this month. Serving the needs of a broader range of users
OspreyDeepclean launches CleanBox technology
The first fully integrated conveyor belt sanitation unit, CleanBox forms an integrated part of the conveyor belt and facilitates continuous sanitation - even during production - for enhanced productivity and efficiency. Major brands support new Manchester event
The Manchester Cleaning Show has now been officially announced with inaugural dates of 6th - 7th April 2016 at Event City in Manchester. Loo of the Year Awards welcomes increased public toilet entries
Ophardt Hygiene's new design elements enhance the appearance
Add to that my love of gardening, the fact that I have to drag my lawnmower through the house to be able to tackle the front garden (thanks to 'Bill the Bodger', who owned the place before me) and a cat that never quite seems to make it indoors until sometime after it starts raining but which always wants to 'snuggle' afterwards, you can perhaps imagine the state that my carpets and the 20 year old cream sofas get into! Bright future for resource efficiency: as doors close on RWM 2015, the innovation continues
The event, from 15th to 17th September at Birmingham's NEC, provided a packed programme for its 13,000 visitors (subject to official auditing, currently being undertaken), with 700 leading exhibitor brands and over 70 seminar sessions from significant speakers. Soapbox: Same road, different rules: what fleet drivers should know...
Do you and/or your fleet drivers know the speed limit for lorries on a single carriageway in a non-built-up area of the UK? It appears that 81% of drivers don't and it could be fuelling frustration on the road, according to a study by AA Drive Tech. Lack of loos hikes up cleaning costs
Apparently, those in need are using the Sainsbury's lorry park provided by the borough council, to answer the call of nature. 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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British Institute of Cleaning Science recognises industry achievers at glittering awards dinner
The black-tie event attracted cleaning and facilities management professionals from across the industry who enjoyed a memorable evening, which saw 11 awards presented to those who had maintained exceptionally high standards via training and assessment throughout the year. New UV System offers advanced reporting and powerful performance against infections
BCC members receive dividend after successful Cleaning Show
The 'family friendly' cleaning event - a big hit again this year!
Hako strengthens its presence in key region
Contract Cleaning Market Report - UK 2015 - 2019 Analysis The UK market for non-domestic cleaning products, including equipment, materials and chemicals, has been largely flat in recent years and only modest growth is forecast for the 2015 - 2019 period, notes a new report into the UK contract cleaning market, which acknowledges that key trends in this sector include; increasing development of antibacterial products (in particular in the healthcare, food preparation and hospitality sectors), growth in the powered cleaning machine sector, greater focus on improving efficiency and increased automation of cleaning processes, and the increase in daytime cleaning. Minster Cleaning Services helps Southport Medical Centre to CQC inspection success
Recycling firm sentenced over safety failing after death of father of six A waste recycling firm has been sentenced after admitting safety failings related to a worker being killed at its premises in Batley, during a hearing in which the Court was told that that safety failings were systemic, with management failing to ensure that longstanding actions from risk assessments were implemented or that safe working practices for clearing blockages were put in place. CHSA audits 1,400 products in first half of 2015
HydraMaster announces new UK representation: Carpet Cleaners World - UK
CBI "crying wolf on living wage" says union
New document offers insights into benefits of integrated pest management strategy
Principle Cleaning's growth leads to head office move
'Protecting London' gives interactive insight into management of iconic UK buildings
Mitie retains London street furniture cleaning contract with TfL
Still some tickets available for next Thursday's BICSc Annual Awards 2015
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