Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 4th May 2017 Issue no. 770
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 International News
Products CMS 2017 boasts additional exhibition hall due to high demand for space
Unger Stingray acclaimed for outstanding product design
"We are absolutely delighted to have won this important and globally recognised award," says Jochen Wagener, senior director of marketing & sales at Unger. "The award pays tribute to the groundbreaking design quality of Unger Stingray. The product was designed in such a way that it guarantees optimal performance and simple operation. Europe's happiest workers revealed
UBM India excited about the maiden edition of 'World of Facilities'
AQS and Panton McLeod partner to produce clean water solutions in Ireland
Private equity firms have bid $22 billion for SCA hygiene unit-paper A group of private equity companies have bid around 200 billion Swedish crowns ($22.26 billion) for the hygiene arm of tissue and forestry products firm SCA (SCAb.ST), daily Dagens Nyheter wrote on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. SCA said last year it planned to split into two units. "At least two private equity companies together have bid around 200 billion crowns for the hygiene unit," DN said. Hospital sees 12% C. diff reduction in two-year, CDC-funded study
Proposals for cutting food waste discussed
Self-cleaning surfaces solve janitorial challenges and provide an advertising opportunity
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! The cleaning industry isn't often much admired by those outside of it, so I really enjoy those occasions where we can show that we're one step ahead of the game. Stories about excess packaging being used to fool buyers into thinking they have more of the product inside than they actually have, are featuring in the press this week, having been highlighted in The Sunday Times last weekend. Despite the Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2015 stating that: "Packaging must be so manufactured that the packaging volume and weight is limited to the minimum adequate amount to maintain the necessary level of safety, hygiene and acceptance for the packed product and for the consumer," it seems that unscrupulous manufacturers are still using more packaging than they should, to dupe us into thinking we're buying a product that's of higher value than it actually is. It pleases me that our industry is doing its best to ensure that what it says on the box, reflects what's inside the box - and I applaud the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association for its growing portfolio of accreditation schemes which forces members to be completely honest about the products they're supplying. I also like the fact that we're advocating the use of dosing systems and chemical concentrates to prevent users from using too strong a cleaning solution. This helps the environment since less chemical and less packaging is used and it also reduces unnecessary transport and storage costs, which cuts pollution and keeps costs down. Excess packaging makes a mockery of recycling. As consumers, we're being forced to separate and recycle our waste through what can be complicated and confusing schemes that take up far too much of our time and energy, while manufacturers are getting away with flouting the law and polluting our planet with millions of tons of needless packaging. A manufacturer that has policies in place which aim to prevent damage to the environment, that doesn't take its customers for fools, will also promote brand loyalty. I'm sure I'm echoing everyone's feelings by saying that if I'm not disappointed with what I've bought once I've removed it from the packaging, I'm likely to buy that product again. Surely even the manufacturers guilty of attempts to dupe us feel the same way, so why do they keep on doing it? 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
Successful university lab testing of Empowered Water and Activate announced EnviroTechnologies International (ETII), a US-based company that develops and markets green, natural and organic products for diverse industries, has this week announced successful laboratory test results of its Empowered Water Hypochlorous anolyte and its Activate protein surfactant solutions. Testing demonstrated that extended surface coverage facilitated by the Activate protein surfactant products (a key product used by the company in various applications), did not impact the microbial kill efficacy of the Empowered Water Hypochlorous. This is an important part of the overall business opportunities for ETII as the combined annual market disinfectant solutions is estimated to grow to $1.6 billion in the US alone. Baumit's 'photokat' technology leaves building facades looking beautifully clean
Whilst other self-cleaning products rely on rain or moisture contact to maintain a healthy-looking facade, Nanopor systems require nothing more than sunlight, humidity and wind to provide a uniform, dirt-free surface. Diversey Care acquires Daylight Medical UVC disinfection portfolio
Daylight's solutions are noted for their highly innovative, portable and affordable design, allowing safe and targeted dosing of UVC light to quickly and effectively kill harmful pathogens, including bacteria and C. difficile. The agreement also gives Diversey Care access to a robust innovation pipeline. Drop litter, pick up a fine - EHDC takes 14 people to court for non-payment of fines If you drop litter in East Hampshire, you can expect to be fined - that's the message from East Hampshire District Council after it took 14 people to court over non-payment of litter fines. Keeping the district litter free is one of the council's top priorities. It has empowered enforcement officers with the ability to issue on-the-spot £80 fines to anyone dropping rubbish, including cigarette butts and chewing gum. CHSA announces first distributors in Accredited Distributor Scheme
The first approved distributors include the national networks Jangro and independent distributors DJB Supplies, CPD, Mark Douglas, Capital Cleaning and Martin Vitera. The other major distributors in the sector - Bunzl Cleaning & Safety, Nationwide and Arco and a further eight independent distributors - are all nearing completion of the auditing process. Green Business Certification continues its expansion in Europe
Through rigorous certification and credentialing standards, GBCI drives adoption of green building and business practices. Kay Killmann, (pictured) has been named managing director of GBCI Europe. Fight antibiotic resistance ... it's in your hands
The slogan of this year's campaign is: 'Fight antibiotic resistance ... it's in your hands', illustrating the important relationship between good infection prevention and control practices such as washing hands properly and preventing antibiotic resistance. Mitie gains World Class accreditation from Hospitality Assured
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup aims to set new record for Canada's 150th Birthday
"We had an incredible year in 2016," says Rachel Schoeler, manager of the Shoreline Cleanup. "We broke all of our previous records, with more than 2,300 shorelines cleaned and 77,000 people helping us protect ecosystems and wildlife across the country." Philadelphia janitor mops up 2017 Cintas Janitor of the Year Award
Ted captured more than 40% of the vote and will receive a $5,000 cash prize. His school will also receive $5,000 in products and services from Cintas and Rubbermaid Commercial Products. 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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Recently Rosemor has collaborated with a well-known dealer, Shanghai EMC, (www.emclean.cn) whose managing director Jonathan Zhang won an award presented by China Clean Expo for his distinguished contributions to China's cleaning industry. Upcoming WFBSC congress programme finalised and available
The congress will be opened by EU Commissioner Guenther Oettinger, while the proceedings will be opened by Federal Guild Master Thomas Dietrich, who has also presided as president of the WFBSC since April of last year. TC Facilities Management & Remploy celebrate 1000 jobs & longest serving employee
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