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IEHA announces 34th Annual Housekeeping Olympics at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

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The Indoor Environmental Healthcare & Hospitality Association (IEHA), a Division of ISSA, has announced that the 34th annual 2024 IEHA Housekeeping Olympics will take place Monday, November 18, from 6pm - 9 pm PST, at the Michelob Ultra Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
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Lift technician mistakes LAM Museum artwork for rubbish

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An artwork was recently discovered in a rubbish bin at the LAM museum in Lisse, The Netherlands, where it had been thrown away by a lift technician who mistook it for abandoned litter. The piece, created by French artist Alexandre Lavet, consists of two meticulously hand-painted beer cans.
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Truvox International steams ahead with additions to Multiwash Pro range

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Global floorcare solutions specialist, Truvox International, has expanded its successful MultiwashPro scrubber dryer range, with the addition of the MultiwashPro Steam.
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How to implement best cleaning practice in the transport & logistics sector

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James Gordon, marketing director at Kärcher, discusses why best practices in cleaning and hygiene is important in the Transport and Logistics sectorä

"In the transport and logistics sector, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene is an ongoing challenge. Dirt, dust, and contaminants can quickly accumulate in vehicles and offices, creating potential health risks for drivers, passengers, and employees.
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US-based? ‘I Spy’ Manufacturing Month Challenge kicks off

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It's game time! The first-ever ‘I Spy’ challenge from Sellars Absorbent Materials is ready to roll as part of Manufacturing Month. Beginning October 1st, be on the lookout for Sellars' products.

When you see one, take a pic and head to the company's Facebook page for a chance to win a $500 prize package. Photo submissions can come from anyone and anywhere in the US.
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WHO publishes new guide on infection prevention in healthcare settings

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The World Health Organisation has published a new operational guide called: ‘Water, sanitation & hygiene & infection prevention & control measures for infectious diarrhoea in healthcare settings’.

This guide addresses water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH), food safety management, and infection prevention & control measures that should be implemented in healthcare settings to prevent and control transmission of infections causing infectious diarrhoea.
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GBAC Star Facility Reaccreditation: the success stories

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A number of airports, convention centres, stadiums, commercial office spaces and hotels have achieved accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA.

This GBAC Star recognition underscores their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring the health and wellbeing of all visitors and staff.
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Sybron achieves Ecocert accreditation

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Sybron, a UK supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in hospitality, has been awarded the world-renowned Ecocert certification for its natural cleaning product range, SyBio, under the Ecodetergent certification.
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OCS celebrates hat-trick award success at the Middle East's Innovation in FM Awards

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OCS has proudly emerged as the winner of three distinguished awards at the Middle East's Innovation in FM Awards 2024.

Held in Dubai, UAE, earlier this month, the event celebrated and honoured the exceptional projects, initiatives and individuals leading the charge in advancing the facilities management industry for the Middle East region.
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Lynsey O'Keefe set to strengthen Sodexo UK & Ireland business

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Sodexo UK & Ireland has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Lynsey O'Keefe as its new CEO for its corporate services and energy & resources business segments, which deliver workplace services, facilities management and food services to some of the world's most recognisable brands at around 670 sites in the UK and Ireland.
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New 2025 Board Members for ISSA

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ISSA has announced the names of those elected to serve on the 2025 ISSA Board of Directors, which will be led by incoming ISSA president Laurie Sewell (pictured), of Servicon. They are:

• Vice president/president-elect: Scott Stevenson, KleenMark
• Executive officer: Rachel Sanchez, Prestige Maintenance USA
• Manufacturer director: Fabio Vitali, Sofidel
• Distributor director: Nick Lomax, S P Richards
• Manufacturer representative director: Mark Presho, Access Partners
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New microbiologist motivated by environmental cleanup potential

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The potential for environmental cleanup with microorganisms is a strong motivator for Shadi Rajab, who has joined Bionetix International as a microbiologist.
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Finally, over the (almost) two and a half decades that Cleanzine’s been broadcasting, I reckon that this must have happened three or four times previously… yes – someone’s mistaken a ‘work of art’ for litter and binned it. This time though, it wasn’t one of the cleaners, but a lift engineer. Hurrah for that! I daresay that the ‘culprit’ will be receiving jibes over his/her actions for years to come, but I wonder how many folk will reflect on the fact that he/she did what so many of us should do, but don’t… pick up other people’s litter and find a bin for it? I get why people don’t. Litter may be contaminated with excrement or the like, or contain glass or sharps. We just don‘t know these days, do we? Plus in so many of our towns, villages and public spaces, there are so few bins about, so what we pick up may not be something we’re able or prepared to carry around with us until we find one. I keep my bins at the front of my property, on the boundary. Originally it was so they couldn’t be used by those of ill intent to climb over my front gate, but I soon noticed people using them to discard their own rubbish as they walked by. I rather like that and only hope that they’re locals who’ll know how to use the correct bin and thus won’t contaminate my carefully sorted loads. Further news on the binned artwork is below… 
  
I rarely have a chance to ‘big up’ the BBC these days, but have to congratulate its investigative reporters on their work uncovering the Food Standards Agency hygiene ratings scam whereby some businesses are displaying false ratings i.e. giving themselves a top rating of five as opposed to their awarded rating which in some cases is zero. The BBC says it’s a nationwide problem that involves small businesses and restaurants right through to a large supermarket chain. In case you’re unfamiliar with the system, the FSA's hygiene ratings provide information about the cleanliness and safety practices of establishments that sell or serve food. They’re based on such factors as food handling practices, facility cleanliness, potential pest infestations and overall food safety management. 
  
I’ve always believed that this system was more accurate than Trip Advisor or Google reviews since the stickers were based on the findings of official inspectors rather than a potentially disgruntled customer hellbent on revenge. Clearly not! I don’t get the thinking behind being given a poor rating and the decision to pretend you’re doing so much better than you are. Surely if you’ve been pulled up on anything by an inspector, you have a public duty to put things right. And what about personal pride? To read the nitty gritty, visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wp46l3gv4o
 

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This Week's News

New study shows that closed pipe systems can reduce hospital bacteria

* New-study-hospital-bacteria.jpgA groundbreaking study from Sweden's Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) reveals that automated, hermetically sealed pipe systems for hospital waste disposal and handling dirty laundry can significantly reduce the amount of bacteria in hospitals when compared to traditional hospital waste management methods.

The study, conducted by Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems students Simon Britzelli and Kylie Aziz, indicates that transitioning to these advanced systems can not only enhance hygiene but could also, potentially, save the healthcare sector billions of pounds by reducing healthcare-associated infections.
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Celebrating success at the BICSc Awards

* Winners-BICSc.jpegWinners of the BICSc Awards 2024 have been celebrated at a glittering ceremony, staged by The British Institute of Cleaning Science to celebrate the standout stars of the global professional cleaning community.

Neil Spencer-Cook, BICSc group managing director, welcomed guests at the Awards event at The Belfry Hotel and congratulated all the finalists for their nominations for the esteemed awards, which this year saw a huge spike in entries, with a 50% increase in the number of nominations from across the industry.
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Safer Surfaces & Preventing Transmission - IDTechEx explores antimicrobial technologies

* Safer-Surfaces.jpegAntimicrobial and antiviral materials are a versatile technology used in many sectors, including healthcare and public transportation. They can be used to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses on surfaces where they are most likely to be passed on.

This week IDTechEx looks at over 100 companies that have developed their own antimicrobial technologies in its market research report, ‘Antiviral Antimicrobial Technology Market 2023-2033’, and also covers materials from silver, copper, and zinc to silane quaternary ammonium compounds and other alternatives.
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Recycling Expo 2024: all you need to know

* recycling-expo-networking-area.jpgRecycling Expo 2024, being staged at the ExCeL London next week on 15th and 16th October, is offering two days of innovation, education and unmissable industry insights.

Playing host to dozens of guest speakers across three seminar theatres, along with live product demonstrations and launches, a networking lounge in association with The Recycling Association, the Recycling Expo Technology Zone and much more, there is no shortage of opportunities to immerse yourself in the show.
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Recycling stations take pride of place at Haringey libraries

* Haringey-recycling-libraries.jpegRecycling in the London Borough of Haringey just got easier and more accessible thanks to a suggestion by residents. Nine Haringey libraries will now host dedicated recycling stations where residents can drop off items that should not be disposed of in general household waste.

Residents emphasised the need for more accessible recycling options for smaller household items, such as batteries, printer cartridges and lightbulbs. While they are eager to recycle more, navigating the available options were proving to be complicated.
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Sasse Group acquires Capital Maintenance

* Sasse.jpgSasse Group and Capital Maintenance have laid the foundation for a strong future and a widened service portfolio in the UK markets. "We are pleased to announce the successful merger of Capital Maintenance into Sasse Group", says Benny Wunderlich, the new managing director of Capital Maintenance and managing director of Sasse UK.

On October 1st, the family-owned and governed Sasse Group, which carries out facilities management across the UK, acquired 100% of the shares of the London-based family business Capital Maintenance, which employs a workforce of around 100 highly skilled technicians and has been a reliable partner in the London market for 33 years.
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First Compliance Group agrees deal to acquire Duct Hygiene

* First-Compliance-Group-acquires-Duct-Hygiene.jpegVentilation maintenance and fire safety specialist Duct Hygiene has been acquired by First Compliance Group.

The Wrexham-headquartered business, which also has bases in Birmingham, Liverpool, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Middlesbrough, now becomes part of First Compliance Group, a compliance, training and regulatory safety specialist within the ventilation and specialist cleaning sectors.
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Supporting mental health in the workplace

* Supporting-Mental-Health.jpegWith today being World Mental Health Day, hygiene specialist Christeyns is getting behind the campaign, continuing its promotion of mental wellbeing in the workplace.

Six years ago in 2018, Christeyns set out to champion mental health, identifying several training activities, resources and assistance programmes that are now in place across the UK group of companies. A big part of this commitment was to enrol and train volunteer mental health first aiders, (MHFAs), of which there are now 25 across the business.
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Students join waste company in collecting college litter on World Clean-Up Day

* Students-Clean-up.jpegDedicated learners brightened the day of students and staff at Coleg Cambria. The four-strong group - Zoe Boothman, Sarah Astbury, Gracie Gee and Andrei-Alexandru Bordea - joined the college's Estates team in litter picking across Deeside and Deeside Sixth Form sites to mark World Clean-Up Day, (20th September).
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Yorkshire pub pioneers sustainable food waste recycling

* Yorkshire-pub.jpegThe Station Inn, a beloved traditional pub nestled in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, is making waves for its commitment to sustainability.

By partnering with Keenan Recycling, the pub has successfully reduced food waste, saved costs, and set an example for others in the hospitality industry by sharing its experiences and encouraging others to adopt eco-friendly practices - thus making a positive contribution to the region.
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Recent UK News

The Clean Space appoints senior business development manager to drive business growth

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London-based commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has appointed Reggie Afful as senior business development manager, covering London and the South East of England.
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BCC unveils modern, new, design for its website

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The British Cleaning Council has launched a newly-redesigned website. Updated and modernised to make it easier to navigate, better looking and more user-friendly for visitors seeking key information about the BCC and the cleaning, hygiene & waste industry, the site, which launched on 1st October, is a repository for important industry information including:
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CHSA donates £10,000 to Grief Encounter

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The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association is donating £10,000 to its nominated charity, Grief Encounter. The donation follows the CHSA's Annual Charity Gala Ball, held in April this year. Since 2019 the CHSA has raised £33,000 for Grief Encounter as its nominated charity.
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Countrywide Healthcare Supplies acquired by Phs Group

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Countrywide Healthcare Supplies, the Yorkshire-based supplier of healthcare and cleaning products to care homes, has been acquired by workplace hygiene services provider Phs Group. The financial terms of the deal are undisclosed.
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Bespoke deal for Atlas

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Fast-growing facilities management company Atlas has announced the acquisition of Bespoke Cleaning Services, a successful business based in Thornbury near Bristol.
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NHS Tayside food waste contract awarded to Keenan Recycling

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NHS Tayside, a leading healthcare provider in Scotland, has awarded a significant food waste contract to Keenan Recycling. This partnership aims to reduce food waste, promote sustainability, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community.
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Audition success! Emcor UK wins 5-year Integrated FM contract with the BBC

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Emcor UK has secured a five-year integrated FM contract with the BBC. The contract, set to commence in early 2025, will cover more than 100 buildings across the UK and Northen Ireland, including London Broadcasting House, Media City Salford, Central Square Cardiff, Broadcasting House Belfast and Glasgow Pacific Quay.
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CHSA publishes white paper - 'The Evolution and Regulation of Cleaning Chemicals'

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Buyers and end users of cleaning chemicals want environmentally sustainable, safe and effective cleaning chemicals. The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association is helping with the publication of a white paper - The Evolution and Regulation of Cleaning Chemicals, produced by Peter Thistlethwaite (pictured), technical manager - Cosmetics & Biocides at MSL Solution Providers.
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Introducing 'Keep It Clean': a new podcast series for the cleaning industry

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Jangro, the UK & Europe's largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors, has launched 'Keep It Clean', a groundbreaking podcast series that discusses the changing face of the cleaning industry.
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Prochem’s latest video explains training courses

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Prochem Europe has added a new promotional video about its training courses, to the company's growing channel.

The short film sets out to advise cleaners on the respective suitability of different carpet courses to individual needs as well as introduce courses on other cleaning needs for businesses looking to diversify and expand.
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B Corp Certification for Futures Supplies

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Sustainable cleaning and washroom supplies specialist Futures Supplies, has announced its official certification as a B Corporation (B Corp), a recognition of the company's unwavering commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
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Truvox International helps Manchester-based cleaning company achieve rapid growth

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Entrepreneur Nizam Patel established Greater Manchester-based Niz Cleaning Solutions just six years ago. The rapidly growing cleaning business provides office cleaning, end-of-tenancy and domestic deep cleaning plus specialist cleaning services in difficult environments such as automotive detailing and the education sector.
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Events & Exhibitions

Cleantex Africa
16-18th October 2024
Johannesburg
South Africa

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ISSA Show North America
18-21st November 2024
Las Vegas
USA

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Interclean China 2024
11-13th December 2024
Shanghai
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London Cleaning Show
18-20th March 2025
ExCel London
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ISSA Pulire 2025
27-29th May 2025
Rho Fiera Milano
Italy

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