Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 14th February 2019 Issue no. 857
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   International News
Products CMS Berlin and InnoTrans extend an invitation to the Mobility Cleaning Circle
Hyge Kickstarts wet wipe and toilet paper revolution
Partnership aims to clean up campsites and trails across America
RB and Diversey to partner in North American industrial and institutional cleaning market
Healthcare Cleaning Forum MENA Regional Conference program announced
An exciting addition to this year's edition of the region's leading professional cleaning and hygiene event, the forum will bring together top experts and professionals from the healthcare sector to explore the key challenges facing healthcare cleaning. Prochem waves wand over quicker cleaning
See Morclean's new ThermaSteam at The Cleaning Show: Stand A15
Prototype beach microplastics cleaning machine now ready for trial
All this could soon be about to change... Brandon Burton named IICRC standards chairman
DuPont to expand industrial biosciences research capabilities in the Netherlands
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! I was reminded by a comment on our Facebook page by the Domestic Cleaning Alliance's Stephen Munton, about a range of vacuum cleaners which - when I wrote about them in 2010 - I'd hoped would soon become widely available. As well as being striking in design, as our picture shows, they're not the sort of thing you'd easily lose in the cleaning cupboard, are they? What made them extra special was the fact that they'd been manufactured from waste plastics collected from the ocean... something useful being made from something bad... Stephen mentioned that back in the late 1990s, Dyson made the 'DC02 Recyclone' cylinder vacuum cleaner out of waste plastic from the factory. The intention was to eventually collect and recycle worn-out Dyson cleaners from customers, so as to continue making the Recyclone, but, sadly, this was never followed through. What got both Stephen and me reminiscing was a video I'd posted of a boat which is sailing 500km along the coast of Kenya to raise awareness of plastic pollution. Called the Flipflopi, it's made from 10 tons of waste collected on the Kenyan coastline, including 30,000 recycled flip-flops to make the hull and decking! The boat is mooring up to visit schools along the way so those on board can share their views with teachers and pupils on the problems created by plastics and provide insights into repurposing the waste they create. The expedition has already inspired the city of Mombasa to close down a mismanaged dumpsite and get 22 major hotels to ban single-use plastic bottles and straws, so it's doing well. Kenya introduced the world's toughest plastic bag ban in 2017, decreeing that those producing, selling or using plastic bags could be imprisoned for four years or faced with a fine of up to $40,000. I wish other countries would follow suit. Now... flip-flop boat to take me exploring the seas or a colourful vacuum cleaner to help me with the housework... it's really a no-brainer, isn't it? Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page:
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           This Week's News
Waxie names Brian Bogle Chairman Award winner for 2018
Each year the company recognises the top account consultants from every branch that excels in representing its sales territory. HAIs will be Canada's second leading cause of death by 2050... but help is at hand
OptiSolve and the Kelley Lab at the University of Toronto are to combine novel nanomaterials with a genomics-based approach to allow for precise identification of pathogens that cause HAIs. Mind the gap: how the transport sector can meet targets to reduce avoidable waste
Polls are open for third-annual 'Happy Hands' contest
The Happy Hands contest promotes the importance of handwashing at schools by encouraging K-12 students to use their creative skills and imagination to design a custom soap/sanitiser dispenser. Handy new Steam Trolley System helps eliminate equipment transportation woes
Shown here with the SO4, complete with standard accessories and steam mopping tools and pads, the STS eliminates the need for operatives to have to carry the machines and accessories separately. Campaign aims to SCRAP fly-tipping in Norfolk
"I hate to see fly-tipping and I know the vast majority of people do too," muses Cllr John Fisher, Chairman of the Norfolk Waste Partnership. "Fly-tipping is illegal, unsightly and pollutes the environment. EveryOneCloud reaches two million milestone in just 18 months
The system supports over one hundred devices including biometric hand readers, face recognition, finger print as well as traditional card/proximity based devices, mobile apps and telephony, allowing the system to be tailored to every workplace environment and working practice. Local MP impressed by one stop operation at eco-friendly manufacturer
Throughout the visit, Angela and operations manager, Chris Freeman, showcased the diverse products that make up the Bio-Productions catalogue, which has significantly expanded since business began in 1984. Weight of 9,600 lions saved from household bins
Between April and November last year households threw away 8,172 tonnes of waste compared to 9,853 in 2017. The reduction is equivalent to the weight of 9,606 Lions or 14,246 Giant Pandas. Bunzl Canada positioned for business growth in Quebec
"Quebec is a very strategic market for Bunzl," acknowledges Bunzl Canada president, John Howlett. "We have built a truly national distribution and wholesale platform to serve our customers from coast to coast. Our presence in Quebec is critical to enabling us to provide the consistent, responsive service their businesses rely on, right across the country."
Adare Manor, located on the banks of the River Maigue in County Limerick, Ireland, is the former seat of the Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl and now a luxury five-star hotel. The property, set on 840 acres and incorporating a championship golf course and the only La Mer Spa in the British Isles, was awarded 'Hotel of the Year 2018' at the Virtuoso Best of the Best Awards. Mitie links with Connect Group to win new contract worth £7.5 million
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Clarity-The Soap Co. new recruitment drive signals bright future
UK Contract Cleaning Market '£95m Boost for 2019'
The 140-page report forecasts more than £450 million growth for the contract cleaning market in the next few years, with longer term optimism strengthening after a challenging period of trading in 2018. CSSA announces finalists for Training and Environmental & Sustainability Awards The Cleaning & Support Services Association has revealed the companies that have made it onto the shortlist for both its Training Award and the Environmental and Sustainability Award, in the Association's second UK Contract Cleaning Awards program. Those with a chance of winning are: Greyland celebrates its 20th anniversary
EU Exit: Guidance for businesses that use chemicals
Cleaning Show free-to-attend conference - new speakers announced
* Syed Ahmed (pictured), CEO, Savortex will discuss the Internet of Things and how it can benefit the cleaning industry. Syed will show how IoT can help identify the hidden risks in buildings that humans can't - in terms of energy, waste and resources. WhiffAway at The Cleaning Show: Stand F12
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