Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 22nd September 2022 Issue no. 1033
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 Researchers develop plastic film that can kill viruses using room lights
Microban launches Refresh: a patent-pending odour capture technology that is completely metal free
Nexaro's new industrial cleaning robot vacuum system increases efficiency while saving money
First carbon footprint audit produced for Toucan Eco reveals low CO2 emissions
Clean on the road - Focus on Mobility Cleaning at CMS Berlin
Greenteck Global agrees exclusive distribution deal with Alliance Scotland
Maintenance Cleaning - the benefits
Industry veteran Carlos Reinoso joins ETS Board
Touch-free, hygienic and water-saving: The right tap for every washbasin
Indian government to step up enforcement to eradicate sewer cleaning deaths
New software launched for BrightLogic laundry range and Levels mode
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Welcome to the Cleanzine
It will have been hard for you to miss the coverage of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll’s funeral on Monday, since it was beamed all over the world and according to the figures, most of those with access to a TV or other viewing device will have watched at least some of it. Something you may have missed though, was a tweeted video from Parliamentary worker Sarah Jane Sewell which brought a beam of delight to my face - and no doubt, to the faces of those from our industry who’ve seen it too.
In case you haven’t seen it, hundreds of people lining the streets around Whitehall were filmed breaking into hearty cheers and applause for a group of Westminster Council cleaners who, wearing high-vis clothing, were walking along the funeral route during a final check and picking up any litter and removing any other obstructions prior to the Queen's coffin procession between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Hall. How wonderful! Others on social media thought so too and praised the crowds – lined up several deep - for recognising the cleaners’ hard work, with one tweeting: “Absolutely amazing work they’re doing! Unsung heroes!” with others voicing such sentiments as: “Behind every successful event there’s a team of hard workers. Glad to see them getting the recognition they deserve,” and: “That’s lovely. People doing jobs like this rarely get any credit but people soon notice if they aren't there.”
I couldn’t agree more!
In last week’s Leader I mentioned how clean our streets appeared to be and asked whether this could be down to the cleaning crews working overtime to ensure everything was perfect or whether the locals were being more respectful, because of the sad turn of events. I’ve been asked not to share his name but I received a call from one of Cleanzine’s readers who quipped that perhaps people were afraid to drop litter in case they were caught on one of the many cameras and shamed either on social or mainstream media or even fined by the local authority for littering!
We watched the day’s events in a large group and there was much talk about whether straws would have been drawn to see who’d have the unenviable task of cleaning up the mess left by the horses and those who’d had to march through the mess and thus spread it, or whether anyone would have volunteered to clean it all up. I do hope whoever was involved, also received cheers and applause from the watching crowds.
Yours,
     This Week's News
Jon Graves appointed as Greenteck Global's first chief operating officer
The appointment follows a series of high-profile contract wins for the specialist hygiene technology innovator, including a five-year exclusive partnership with Alliance Scotland throughout Scotland, plus a five-year deal for Phs Group to supply GreenTeck Global's innovative EcoFlow washroom system.  Queen's passing brings back memories for BCC deputy chair Delia Cannings
She was invited to a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Afterwards, Delia was honoured to talk with both the Queen and Prince Philip. NIC Services Group announces promotion of Ken Atherton to COO
"Since joining the business in 2005, Ken has worked tirelessly in helping bring success to NIC which, at times, has included overcoming considerable difficulties,” explains John Spencer, Group chairman. “During these years Ken has always remained fully committed and professional to the business, and I am sure that you will all join me in congratulating Ken on his promotion." CHSA calls for support for our industry in face of energy crisis
"Our members are being hit hard by the soaring cost of both fuel and energy," warns Lorcan Mekitarian, chair of the CHSA. "We need the Chancellor (pictured) to act in his statement on Friday, 23rd September, if they are to be able to reliably supply good quality cleaning & hygiene products for the long term.  Genesis Biosciences consults with US Green Seal to implement industry-wide standards
Genesis consulted with Green Seal in the US in November 2021 to help develop the new standards, which deal with the revision to criteria for products in spray packaging.  Rensair launches smarter solution for indoor air pollution
Using Rensair's proven, hospital-grade technology, the Compact combines HEPA filtration with germicidal UVC light in a smaller, quieter package. It is highly effective in removing a minimum of 99.97%-plus of pathogens and other forms of airborne particulate matter, including bacteria, pollen, dust and mould. New frontline workwear uniforms inhibit bacterial growth
Ice cream inspired washroom’s topping Canada’s best
Majesty and Friends is a modern design boutique. Its motto is ‘FUN, FUN, FUN’, so its washroom needed to offer the happiest vibes. The bright mural was inspired by the happiest treat on earth - ice cream. The flooring is Atra Flooring from Liverpool and the sprinkles are made by Urban Walls. The building at Manchester square is the biggest Instagrammable spot in Edmonton. Pink toilet paper and a cherry brush? Yes, please! With sprinkles! Fully automatic Klindex Expander 1000 offers remote operation
Fully automatic and with six counter-rotating heads, variable speed and adjustable work pressure from 500Kg to 1350 Kg, this machine enables your grinding and polishing jobs to be easily carried out, even on very uneven floors. Principle champions social value at third conference
Principle's CEO, Peter Smith, will open the conference and introduce its guest speakers, all of whom are working on important issues in society. These will include a presentation from the Social Value Portal, which helps companies measure, report and increase their social value.
To welcome the Papua New Guinea men's team, who are Warrington's resident team, an art trail around the town centre has been created, displaying the Raggiana Bird of Paradise which features on Papua New Guinea's flag. 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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In its factory on the edge of Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, cleaning chemical manufacturer Greyland Limited is enjoying the best run in the company’s history. While many businesses are still reeling from the COVID years, Greyland weathered the storm of lockdowns and restrictions only to find that the appetite for their wide range of cleaning chemical solutions continues to grow unabated. Dawsongroup unveils new name to reflect significant fleet diversification
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MPs to begin major inquiry into pandemic cleaning & hygiene
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Cleaning & Hygiene Industry will commence the much-needed review, entitled 'Embedding Effective Hygiene for a Resilient UK', on September 6th with the aim of producing a report with policy recommendations which will feed into the national UK Covid-19 Inquiry. Specialist hygiene company achieves Zero Waste to Landfill as sustainable initiatives take hold
By working in partnership with ACM Environmental, the firm has achieved exceptional environmental performance with Zero Waste to Landfill in 2020, 2021 and on target for 2022.
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