Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 16th May 2019 Issue no. 870
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   International News
Products Bunzl announces retirement of Brian May and appointment of Richard Howes as CFO
RAS expresses appreciation to its former president
NCDC launches 'Turn Nigeria Orange' project to mark 2019 World Hand Hygiene Day
IICRC seeking nominations for 2019 Board of Directors
Combatting plastic waste crisis, SC Johnson expands offerings of concentrate products
Cold Jet launches new revolutionary dry ice blaster, the PCS
New bin tipper improves hygiene and reduces injuries in high-volume foodservice operations
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! A European Environment Agency report published yesterday has revealed that between 75% and 96% of the assessed area of Europe's regional seas have a contamination problem. 'Contaminants in Europe's seas' is the first attempt to map contamination in a consistent manner and check trends in hazardous substances. It shows that all four regional seas have a large-scale contamination problem, ranging from 96% of the assessed area in the Baltic and 91% in the Black Sea, to 87% in the Mediterranean and 75% in the North-East Atlantic. The coverage of the assessed area is mostly good but it varies considerably between the four seas and remains limited in the offshore waters of the Mediterranean. Overall, contamination is declining in all four seas, though the insecticide DDT appears to be, at best, stabilising in the Mediterranean. The concentrations of some well-known contaminants, such as cadmium and mercury, appear to be declining but in many areas not enough to meet agreed thresholds. Research by ocean conservation charity 'Surfers Against Sewage' has revealed how products from just 10 companies account for more than half of packaging pollution found on UK beaches - with Coca Cola (15.5%) and PepsiCo, which owns Walkers, (10.3%) named the worst offenders, followed by Cadbury's owner Mondelez International at 6.8% and Nestle at 5.5%. McDonald's also graced the top 10 and Costa scored highly too. I wonder how those figures change worldwide. The news follows the UK's largest ever nationwide survey of packaging pollution on Britain's beaches and rivers, conducted last month by more than 45,000 volunteers during SAS's recent Big Spring Beach Clean series, when 49,413 items were collected. SAS says these companies must invest more in packaging redesign, alternative ways of product delivery and ramping up packaging re-use. I couldn't agree more! The research has been submitted to the Government as evidence in the consultation on plastic packaging and Extended Producer Responsibility in a bid to make producers take more responsibility for the costs of dealing with their discarded packaging, rather than leaving it to the taxpayer. Find out more and have your say at www.sas.org.uk Finally, a friend sent me a link to a video of two window cleaners stranded in a wildly swinging basket at the top of an 850-foot, 50-storey Oklahoma skyscraper. Who said cleaning was easy? I'm wondering whether the men will be able to summon the courage to tackle the next skyscraper they're tasked with cleaning, or whether they'll be asking to transfer to a desk job! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/embed/video/1925984.html
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         This Week's News
Waxie mourns loss of longtime employee, Jim Fischer
Jim began his career at Waxie in January 1987 as a warehouse worker. Over the next 32 years he held positions as warehouse manager, operations manager, account consultant, sales manager, and general manager. He ascended through the ranks to his position of vice president, business development where he worked closely with the corporate accounts team and Network Services Company. Brightwell Dispensers acquired by SEKO Group
Seko, founded in 1976 and based in Rieti, Italy, is a global leader in chemical dosing and control technology, with 22 subsidiaries and a network of partner distributors worldwide. Brightwell Dispensers will continue to operate under its own name as a separate entity to Seko, retaining its existing R&D, sales, marketing and administration functions while continuing its long-term growth strategy. OptiSolve germ report on hotels reveals which surfaces have the most germs in a hotel
OptiSolve Pathfinder technology makes the invisible visible on a hotel door latch. This shows severe biological material through proprietary imaging technology, which provides a breakthrough that facilitates precision cleaning to improve environmental health and safety in all types of facilities from hotels to hospitals to food manufacturing plants to educational facilities and offices.
A man of abundant charisma and wit, blessed with the capacity to engage all about him while putting them at their ease, Ron built a highly successful career in the cleaning sector and with it, a company that was to go on to become one of the most innovative solutions developers and a leading light in the training of the cleaning professional (a job designation that did not exist when he entered the business in the late 1950s). CMS Berlin 2019: expanded show space and highly anticipated 'Cleaning Summit'
Providing a comprehensive overview of products, systems and processes covering every aspect of commercial cleaning technology and chemical cleaning products, the show will take place from 24th to 27th September. The summit will take place on 25th and 26th September. Jangro sharpens up its expert training offering
The course takes only 30 minutes to complete, and by the end of it, operatives should be able to: Bio-Productions scoops two awards
This glittering event was hosted by popular broadcaster and journalist Jennie Bond, who appears regularly on a wide range of television and radio programmes, ranging from light entertainment to informative documentaries. Exemplifying the 'American Dream', 73-year-old crowned 2019 School Custodian of the Year
Known for his warm, kind smile, Aristeo is an integral part of the Scotts Valley Middle School community. His gentle demeanor, sense of humour and hard work has left a positive impact on students past and present for the last 17 years. So when the opportunity came for his town of 12,000 to show him just how much he means to them, they ensured he won with more than 30% of the vote. Vectair Systems supports environmental RSPO initiative to minimise effects of palm oil industry
With palm oil used in up to 50% of all consumer goods, from lipstick and packaged food to body lotion and biofuels, the subject of palm oil manufacturing is highly topical to our industry sector. It is widely recognised that palm oil is not going away and that, in fact, production is expected to double by 2050 as demand grows in Asia and other emerging markets. Tackling plastic at CHSA conference
Anthony Holley, development director of Biffa, a leading waste management company, will explain the challenges of waste collection. Mitie brings Pride to Birmingham's bus stops
Mitie's team has undertaken a deep clean of the Smallbrook Queensway bus shelter - which features on the route of the parade this Saturday - ahead of it being painted in Pride rainbow colours. Around 40 specially designed Pride hearts have also been installed in bus shelters across the city centre with Pride rainbow vinyls decorating bus totems. Recycling company fined after worker crushed to death
Liverpool Crown Court heard how, in May 2017, waste plastic bales had been delivered to Centriforce Products' site at Derby Road, Liverpool and were stacked as free-standing columns in a yard. IEHA partners with UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality
The organisations will work together to further shared goals of research-driven education for directors of housekeeping in hotels, casinos, cruise ships and similar venues worldwide. 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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Veltia UK granted Quiet Mark status for V Fusion and F4 Eco hand dryers
Ecocleen targets growth with new appointments
BICSc unveils membership campaign, inviting members to share what it means to 'be BICSc'
The campaign will encourage current members to share a video or a few words on social media on what BICSc membership means to them using the hashtag #BeBICSc. The first 10 members to take part will receive £50 off their next membership renewal. Chemicals specialist wins Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade
Headquartered in the UK, the company has international presence in Benelux, Brazil, China, Germany, Ireland, Poland and Scandinavia, and exports to over 90 countries. Comparison clean-up indicates reduction in littering and benefits of Clean Driver Scheme
Principle nominates children's hospice as chosen charity
UK's oldest pub adopts newest food waste disposal technology
Cleaner Havering campaign launched by Council
FSA publishes 'Food and You' wave five survey report
Deliveroo and Oxwash set to launch plastic container clean & recycle service
2020 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards soon opens for entries
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