Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 14th September 2023 Issue no. 1080
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 International News
Products Survey finds end-of-Summer trips are preceded by extra handwashing
Xenex strikes it lucky with FDA
ISS and ToolSense enter global strategic partnership to digitise asset operations
Vectair Systems launches the V-Screen Dual urinal screen
Meet ISSA’s Board Members for 2024
Register now to attend Interclean China
Sellars introduces new ultra-low linting spunlace wipers
"We're all guilty of putting things down the drain without a second thought. But did you know there are some things that you should never put down the drain? Some items can end up costing you a hefty amount in repairs if you're not careful. ISS extends its contract agreement with Capgemini
ISS has worked with Capgemini, a global business and technology transformation partner, since 2012, when it started to deliver services to office sites in the UK. The contract has since been expanded to also include sites in the EMEA and North America regions as of 2019 and the company is also delivering integrated facility management for Capgemini sites in India. International appointment for Genesis set to cultivate customer network
The antimicrobial nature of bioflavonoids…
“The pandemic certainly hammered home the benefits of regular handwashing and surface disinfection in controlling microbial proliferation. However, traditional cleaning products often contain toxic chemicals that are damaging to the environment, or that can lead to a range of health problems, including dermatitis, asthma and even cancer. After France, Korea and China… Idrobase Spain is born
Shared wheelchairs – a neglected contamination risk?
AI-Powered air care: Putting the 'AI' in air freshener solutions
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Great news this week for lorry drivers whose deliveries involve journeys in the UK, with the announcement by the Department for Transport that £8m funding is being made available to improve truck roadside facilities – with a further £11m coming from industry itself. About time that those who keep us in food, drink, fuel, electrical products and the like are properly looked after… not forgetting people delivering cleaning products along with those whose job it is to service or repair cleaning equipment!
The funding comes from the Government's HGV Parking & Driver Welfare Grant Scheme and forms part of up to £100 million joint investment between Government and industry to support the logistics sector by helping address the shortage of HGV drivers and boost recruitment and retention, while also helping boost economic growth. A total of 39 roadside facility operators will receive a share of the money, which will be used to boost welfare facilities such as showers, rest areas and restaurants, and increase HGV parking capacity while improving security for drivers.
The scheme draws on last year’s ‘National Survey on Lorry Parking' which provides important evidence as to what improvements are needed and where to boost the nation's roadside infrastructure. It won’t come as any surprise that well-maintained toilets and showers are the key feature, with 99% of drivers selecting this as very important. This was followed by a good range of food, available spaces to park, social spaces and cost of parking to reflect the facilities available. ‘Clean’ was a word that appeared frequently in the responses. There was a strong feeling within the group that European facilities were good (even basic ones) and the UK ones are poor in comparison and I’m aware from speaking to contacts in the industry that some of the conditions truckers have to face in the UK are appalling.
With hauliers required to take mandatory breaks and rest periods, building better roadside facilities will improve the quality of HGV drivers' rest and recovery and make our roads safer for all of us. Being able to offer good, clean facilities is also better for business, isn’t it? Facilities that make the best use of this new funding will no doubt find that drivers will make a beeline for them and bypass those that aren’t up to scratch. I’m grateful that our truckers are finally going to be looked after. It's been a long time coming.
 This Week's News
World Water Week: How small businesses can save 2m litres of water a year
Water has been named as the third most important risk to global growth within the next 10 years and with localised water scarcity quickly rising amongst the world's political and public agenda, it is concerning that research has unveiled that UK businesses use over 30% more water than they require.
HH&S is a leading provider of nonwovens, speciality films and tapes for a broad range of end markets, including healthcare, hygiene, consumer, building & construction and industrials. The segment is well-positioned in its core businesses, providing value-added products to many of the world's leading brand owners.    From 'Rome to the Dome' to 'The Transplant Tour'
One thing he did do outside of this was organise charity cycle rides, of the long-distance kind. Most notable was Rome to the Dome in 2001, when he was joined my Mark Woodhead of Selden Research, and supported through sponsorship by many of his friends and colleagues in the industry. The 28 riders he recruited raised more than £64,000 for Leukaemia Busters, a Southampton-based childhood leukaemia charity. 
As the global giant's first wind farm project outside of North America, the 50 MW 12-turbine Cumberhead facility will supply the company with approximately 160,000 Megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable energy every year. This will result in a total emissions reduction of 55,625 MTCO2e per year - the equivalent of taking 38,628 passenger vehicles off the road every year. ProLux Cleaning receives award from The Federation of Master Cleaners
This accolade comes as no surprise, as ProLux Cleaning has consistently demonstrated excellence in its services. With a remarkable full five-star rating on Trustpilot, backed by over 1300 glowing customer reviews, the company has established itself as a trusted and highly regarded name in the industry. Chewing Gum Task Force in action with Keep Britain Tidy
Chewing gum is being steam removed from St Ann's Road to Green Lanes Overground Station with a portable gum remover which has been paid for by part of the funding.  Members of CHSA Accreditation Scheme for Cleaning Chemicals sign commitment to ethical marketing
The commitment states members adhere to four ethical principles: Afflink awarded paper and janitorial supply distribution agreement with Premier
Effective 1st November 2023, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for paper and janitorial supplies. ISS UK & Ireland appoints Leanne Lynch to drive technology strategy as chief information officer
As chief information officer, Leanne will have a remit to deliver technology solutions that support, connect and protect ISS, its people and clients. This will include delivering best-in-class tools to support the more than 30,000 colleagues that work across the UK&I region, aiding better communication with front-line employees, and enabling higher productivity and efficiency across the business. And, with signific BigChange celebrates 10-years with a 'record breaking' first six months of 2023
Founded in Leeds in 2013 by the now chairman Martin Port, BigChange set out to streamline field service businesses by reducing paperwork and automating their processes. AI Robots navigate crowds to keep warehouses clean and safe
Konrad Cop, a former Mars rover engineer, leads the team behind this innovation. ISS supports official commemorative book celebrating 75 years of the NHS
The special commemorative book has been produced in partnership with leading publisher St James's House and written by a team of academics and industry experts. Exploring the origins, history and impact of the NHS, the fully illustrated publication marks the 75th anniversary of the service, and the people and policies that have shaped it. Mitie secures new five-year contract with the Government Property Agency
The contract will come into service on 1st November 2023 and will run for an initial period of five years with renewal options up to two years. 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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