Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 6th October 2022 Issue no. 1035
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 Brightwell extends versatile dispenser systems and strengthens R & D programme during its 75th year
During 2022, it has continued to extend and enhance its product offering, focused on helping customers with their evolving cleaning & hygiene needs.
Ineos Hygienics new campaign fronted by Formula One seven-time world champion
Known for his endless drive, the aptly dubbed campaign shows the Seven-Time World Champion amongst an infinite series of reflections - positioned to dramatise what life could look like with limitless potential, through staying fit and healthy. Jon Graves appointed as Greenteck Global's first chief operating officer
Genesis Biosciences consults with US Green Seal to implement industry-wide standards
Rensair launches smarter solution for indoor air pollution
New frontline workwear uniforms inhibit bacterial growth
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
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I was interested to learn yesterday that more than 60% of the food waste at the venue for next week’s ISSA Show - which happens to be the largest convention centre in North America - is donated, composted, or used to generate renewable energy. Along with many other steps the facility’s taken to improve sustainability, this appeared pretty impressive, but then I pondered over what happens to the remainder and why it’s not being put to good use too. I know in the UK (or where I live, anyway) we’re asked not to pour liquids into our food waste bins so perhaps that’s the answer?
The latest UK figures show that the amount of food saved from becoming waste thanks to its redistribution continues to rise significantly – up 16% in 2021 from 2020’s figures, with more than 106,000 tonnes of surplus food worth more than £330 million, (the equivalent of 253 million meals) redistributed via charitable and commercial outlets. Redistribution has more than tripled since climate action NGO WRAP, which monitors UK surplus food as part of its food waste prevention work, first reported figures in 2015. An estimated 426,000 tonnes of surplus food worth over £1.3 billion has now been saved from wastage - the equivalent of more than a billion meals in six years. Sadly, however, each year nearly 200,000 tonnes of perfectly good food in the supply chain still goes to waste - enough to fill Wembley Stadium eight times every year. I find this incredible, considering the price rises we’re currently having to endure!
Catherine David, director of collaboration & change at WRAP, agrees: "It's devastating to see how much food continues to be wasted from supply chains when so many people are struggling to afford the basics, and food redistributors say they can take more,” she says. “Whilst we welcome the increased amount of food being redistributed in the UK, we know there is a huge amount of good food that could be feeding people. Wasting food also feeds climate change, as all the resources taken to produce the food are thrown in the bin with it."
I must admit that I’d never previously considered the impact made in the food production, packaging and distribution process when contemplating food waste, which Catherine refers to here. Adding that to the mix only makes me more ashamed that despite all the technology we have at our disposal and the fact that people throughout much of the developed world may well soon be struggling financially – if they’re not already – we seem unable to properly get to grips with the issue.
Yours,
   This Week's News
Mike recalls that it all started back in 1985 at Premiere Products when he was working on the production line building single disc rotary machines, before moving into sales and joining the National Accounts Division, selling into local authorities and relocating to the North East and eventually back to the South West.  Nova from Kennedy Hygiene - the perfect solution for maximum hygiene
Just in time for ISSA Show: The new greener McCormick Place Campus
"In the process, this has helped make the facility a healthier and more sustainable place to hold the convention," a spokesman says. "The McCormick Place Campus is the largest convention centre in North America. Before the pandemic, it welcomed more than 3million people annually. But that creates a huge impact on the environment. Fortunately, McCormick Place has taken many steps to reduce that impact."
The situation could become absolutely critical and be exacerbated due to the cleaning sector recruitment crisis if UK Health Security Agency fears of a resurgence in flu infections, coinciding with a major wave of Coronavirus cases, comes to pass, the British Cleaning Council is warning.   Kimberly-Clark Professional launches 100% bio-based and recyclable core plug for hand towel range
The plastic-free core plugs are made primarily from starch and fibre, replacing plastic core plugs currently in use. It is estimated to reduce plastic by over 30 tons every year - the equivalent weight of 1.5 million plastic bottles.  Introducing the Pebble+, which removes 99.9% of bacteria and viruses as it dries
Not only does the Pebble+ boast some of the highest hygiene technologies within the hand dryer market, it also benefits from Velair's patented Plug & Play innovation. Betco to acquire certain assets of Novozymes' wastewater business
Novozymes is a world leader in biological solutions and one of the largest providers of enzyme and microbial technologies to improve industrial performance while preserving the planet's resources. Prochem training returns to full strength
From a period during the pandemic when it capped numbers attending cleaning courses at 12, then 16 and 22 delegates, Prochem is back to full capacity of 28 for all of its training courses. Westminster celebrates World EV Day with 14 new electric street cleaning bikes
The new electric bikes have allowed Veolia to cut down on the number of diesel vehicles used within the borough. Using a bike in replacement of a diesel vehicle not only significantly reduces noise pollution, but allows for a 100% reduction in Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions. How to prevent overdue invoices in eight easy steps
A report from earlier in the year by the Federation of Small Businesses has found that 440,000 small firms in the UK were almost forced to close due to the late payment ‘crisis’. This crisis calls for businesses to take a look at the way they're paid and put in place a framework to ensure that invoices are paid correctly and on time. Call for nominations for fourth annual National Guest Room Attendant Excellence Award
In an industry that is still feeling the pandemic's aftershocks, the GRA Excellence Award acknowledges the housekeeping heroes who have shown up day after day to clean and disinfect guest rooms and common areas. Nominations are open through 31st December, 2022. 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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