Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 14th December 2023 Issue no. 1093
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Products Global Hospital Hygiene Management Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2032, now available
Last chance for nominations for second annual Education Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award
The Award provides managers and supervisors with an opportunity to recognise exceptional custodians who deliver a clean and hygienic environment for students, teachers and staff in K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Nominations are open through 15th December, 2023.
Company has its first taste of green glory
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino scored big with PathoSans sustainable, safe cleaning
‘Clean Means Business’: A guide for healthy workspaces
Brown boxes for Bullen to bring sustainability and cost-efficiency
GV Health to upgrade spill kits
* A new, 100% recycled cardboard scoop scraper, to replace the current plastic version Evonik's Ronald Birnbaum elected to ACI's Board of Directors
Chlorine disinfectant is no more effective than water at killing off superbug, says new study
Space at ISSA Pulire 2025 already 60% sold out
Enviro-Master partners with SaniPod to elevate washroom hygiene standards across North America
Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene - A Certified Great Place to Work
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Last week's Leader's caused something of a stir and to be honest, I'm pleased it has done. I realise some of the views I express are sometimes going to upset some people, but if they produce feedback, I'm happy. We need to talk! Too often these days, people with perfectly valid views are afraid to speak out through fear of being vilified for having the 'wrong' opinion. Over recent years, I've often wanted to address the problems current thinking on gender fluidity, (and today I'm using that term to cover the whole caboodle, including gay and transgender, because I'm short on space) creates for public toilet providers, but have refrained from doing so. I now feel I need to set out my stall, since unless we start discussing these issues openly, nothing will improve and our public toilets will continue to close down or suffer reduced opening hours despite the sterling efforts of many long-term campaigners. While some of us can go all day without needing the loo, others are forced to plan their trips out an about, around whether there are toilets in the location they want to visit. This is wrong. If we're going to argue about inclusivity we need to include the disabled and with that, those with reduced bladder capacity. Thus, the trend for public toilet closures has to be reversed. My statement in last week's Leader, that, "I, personally wouldn't use public toilets that are open to use by men in all their many new forms" led to accusations of transphobia and betraying my close and long-term gay and transgender friends and those who'd transitioned. I'm pleased this was voiced as it's shown me I need to elaborate and encourage further debate. Many years ago I enjoyed a fabulous night out at what I believe was a men-only gay club in London's Earls Court. Of the 600 guests, apart from the lass behind the bar, I was the only woman. Naturally the toilets were set up for the male clientele and I was grateful to be welcomed in. At no time did I feel - or anyone else appear to feel - threatened. We knew we were in a safe environment. I don't feel any differently about that experience from the way I did back then - safe and comfortable. Just as I'd happily use facilities alongside real transwomen.
 This Week's News
Gold, frankincense and eughhh! Christmas shopping 'grotspots' revealed…
Amsterdam Innovation Awards now open for entries
The cleaning & hygiene industry is always evolving and refining - constantly delivering solutions for a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable world. And as the world's largest and most respected platform for cleaning & hygiene solutions, Interclean has always been on the forefront of these extraordinary advances.  SOAPBOX: Navigating Accountability: Who's to blame when PAT testing goes wrong?
“In the realm of workplace safety, questions of accountability often arise when Portable Appliance Testing encounters unexpected challenges. Delphis Eco announces personalised carbon reports for customers, live from COP28
This is a big moment for the company as it can now not only measure its own footprint, but it also gives customers full visibility as to how Delphis Eco is helping them measure and reduce their carbon emissions.  Manchester Cleaning Show conference programme could be a winner
Curated and delivered by experts, the programme is designed for everyone in the industry, so you'll come away inspired and ready for the challenges ahead.  Taking infection prevention from the clinics to the casinos
Steri-Write, a revolutionary pen disinfection tool developed by Dr Brian Wind, offers a game-changing solution to this critical issue, ensuring enhanced safety for patients and the public.  Yard manager jailed following death of employee in shredder
Timmins was operating a digger in September 2018, when he lifted Mr Willis, 29, onto the top of an industrial shredder following a blockage which had jammed the machine. Mr Willis was then seen on CCTV working on and within the shredder, and footage from another camera showed the machine still operating while Mr Willis was sat within it. PathoSans honours Alliance Française de Chicago with In Good Company Award
"The In Good Company Award recognises organisations that demonstrate dedication to 'Make Good' on corporate social responsibility initiatives," explains Ken Campbell, director of sales, PathoSans.  Paladin Holdings acquires industrial and commercial cleaning chemicals manufacturer, Texize
The Texize Chemical Company incorporated in 1946 and produced both industrial and household cleaning products for nationwide distribution. University of Leeds marks Mitie highly on its new waste management expertise
This new partnership with Mitie marks the first time that the majority of waste management services across the University will be brought together under one provider, facilitating a more unified approach to reducing waste and carbon emissions. 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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Our weekly updated Hospital Hygiene features current developments and product solutions cleaning and hygiene industry manufacturers are coming up with. Read More. Recent UK News
NHS chooses P-Wave to deliver blood in pee cancer warnings for men
The NHS has chosen P-Wave – a leading urinal products brand – to put the message “Blood in your pee? Contact your GP practice” on urinal mats in thousands of men’s toilets across the country. Pubs, restaurants, shops, hotels and sports stadiums will be among the public places using the lifesaving mats with men’s workplaces also targeted. Incoming CEO of ISS UK & Ireland will join Northern Europe and UK & Ireland Board
British office workers caught short when it comes to hand hygiene
Just the ticket! Northern Railway schedules in first-class cleaning that's chemical-free
Professional hygiene specialist set for growth as it rebrands
Top tips for staying safe whilst working in bad weather
Jangro unveils new machine range for flawless floor cleaning
Mitie showcases cutting-edge technology with launch of its Facilities Transformation Hub
SRFC Bio's breakthrough infection control technology, Protecta Clean, launches in UK
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