Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 17th November 2022 Issue no. 1041
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 International News
Products Sanitized AG appoints Dr Martin Čadek as CTO of its Competence Centre for Technology & Innovation
  Be honest, don't greenwash: four responsible changes to make your business greener…
Why does hygiene still struggle to gain political importance?
ISSA Charities going for record-breaking GivingTuesday
ISSA Show North America 2022 sees strong increase in attendance
Hand drying is crucial but the options on offer are failing us
Every year, Global Handwashing Day champions and campaigns for the critical importance of regular hand washing with soap. The message is a simple one: hand washing can help prevent disease transmission. NFSI hosts international symposium on slip, trip, and fall prevention
Commercial scrubbers and sweepers - global outlook & forecast 2022-2027
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Welcome to the Cleanzine
It may not be the thing to say in this day and age but I love the differences in people’s cultures and one of the many things that’s made me grateful to live in the era of the Internet, is that it’s brought us all closer in terms of being able to travel, (virtually) and explore the cultures and learn about the traditions enjoyed in places we’ll never visit. I realise television has had its part to play in this over the decades but the Internet has allowed us to properly interact with those keeping the traditions alive and delve far deeper than we would otherwise be able to. I’m grateful to have experienced some of these traditions first hand by groups visiting my country, who’ve had the patience to teach us how to take part in their rituals and dances, and sing songs in their languages, knowing the true meaning of the movements and words and thus feeling the emotion behind them.
Of course we have our fair share of traditions in the UK and this year we’ve seen more than usual, during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this Summer followed in Autumn by her death and the pomp and ceremony that came with honouring her life and Charles being pronounced King.
Last week we remembered and honoured those who lost their lives or were injured in battle, (why haven’t we learned?) and crowds lined the streets to watch the annual Lord Mayor’s Parade in London. I’ve mentioned in many of my Leaders how our cleaners not only have to clear up the mess that results from these gatherings and parades but also have to prepare the area beforehand. Occasionally cleaners have been honoured by being given a role in opening ceremonies such as for the Commonwealth Games but I believe (and do correct me if I’m wrong) that the Lord Mayor’s Parade is the only national ceremony in which our industry regularly takes pride of place amongst everyone else. I love this picture of The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners’ Master Gary Fage, Court Assistant Phil Smith and Liveryman Callum Mcleod who had a “wonderful day” on the Modern Livery Companies’ float this year and I hope you’ll join me in wishing the Company congratulations on its 50th birthday and thanking it for the good work it does in supporting charities and promoting our industry in style!
Yours,
 This Week's News
BCC calls for entire cleaning sector to consider paying a real Living Wage
Supporting the real Living Wage means committing to paying employees a wage which is independently calculated to meet everyday needs - like the weekly shop, or a surprise trip to the dentist.  
In fact, new research for Keep Britain Tidy reveals that, right now, there are 2.4 million cigarette butts littered on England's high streets, despite the efforts of local authorities to clean them up on a daily basis. CHSA issues 'cease and desist' notice to company claiming Accredited status
"Our Accreditation Schemes are a stamp of quality," explains CHSA chair, Lorcan Mekitarian. "We will always act to protect their integrity so buyers and users of cleaning & hygiene products can trust the mark. Our standards, your guarantee."  Partnership to create 10 new hard-to-recycle plastics recycling facilities across UK
This will be the first of 10 new ecoPlants that Crossroads Real Estate and Clean Planet Energy are jointly seeking to build and operate across the UK.   Vectair Systems launches Vibe Pro
The technologically superior dispenser employs a patented dispensing feature -‘Vibrating Mesh Technology’, to create an ultra-fine mist of fragrance that fills spaces up to 18,000cu.ft (510cu.m). Proprietary scents are specially formulated to pass through 2,000 laser-cut holes and contain Airadicate Malodour Counteractant which neutralises odours. Vibe Pro fragrance particles are significantly smaller than aerosol particles, allowing them to float in the atmosphere for much longer.  ISSA and Staples form national distribution partnership program
"When we think about education in our industry, it always points back to people, the heart of the industry," says ISSA director of education Brant Insero (pictured). "This partnership will allow us to bring certifications, training, and education to the masses." Truvox delivers effective, efficient cleaning solution for care sector environment
"The care sector is very important for us, and while we offer a wide range of solutions, the Multiwash Pro perfectly delivers its needs, for quick and efficient deep cleaning across a wide range of different flooring types," says Simon Constantine. Innovation and your product: how to be innovative
Innovation, especially product innovation, is all around us, 24/7. Think of your latest Alexa product, to the latest automatic watch and that e-hybrid/electric car that sits on the drive. It forms part of our everyday life - now and in the future. In the aircare environment think of the transition away from traditional aerosols to alternative forms of metered systems that are more efficient, powerful and reliable. Or think of how washroom systems are becoming 'connected' to one another. Customers demand (and deserve) innovation and manufacturers have a duty to meet these requirements. P-Wave introduces longer-lasting and budget-friendly urinal screen ranges
"As experts in high-performance urinal screens, we are constantly looking for ways to ensure we offer products that meet the needs of our customers,” says P-Wave sales & marketing manager Mark Wintle. “As these needs evolve, so must our product range.” Travertine tiled kitchen floor refinished in Kings Norton
This issue is quite normal for a natural stone floor which benefits from having a sealer in place to stop dirt from becoming trapped in the pores. Travertine can also suffer from pitting which are small holes in the surface of the tile; these pits attract dirt and should be filled to prevent that from happening. 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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