Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 21st March 2024 Issue no. 1106
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 International News
Products Building engineers 'will save more lives than doctors'
 Global Recycling Day: How could recycling benefit your business?
 Waste management & recycling services specialist rebrands
Amsterdam Innovation Awards 2024: The nominations are…
High-level event held to advance WASH standards in healthcare facilities
WoolSafe-approved shampoo for rugs cuts cleaning costs
Chicopee launches first 100% recycled, disposable microfibre wipe
Truvox partners with i-Team to bring imop Lite and i-scrub 21B to UK
WFBSC's Global Executive Summit to reunite world's leading facility services contractor executives
Exclusive technology agreement will enhance robotic floor cleaning solutions
UMF|PerfectClean is APIC Strategic Partner for third year running
Gates' new clean master plus pressure wash hose can really pack a punch
Greenlion wins contract for post renovation cleaning of USPS facilities in New York
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I often ask for your thoughts on my musings in these Leaders - I like them whether you're in agreement or against what I say - and while I receive a good number of emails and calls, most of those who respond don't want to be identified, often because their personal views don't completely align with their company's ethos. This is a shame but in many cases I can understand why! I just had to share this though from someone I'll refer to as 'a regular reader across the pond with the same frustration', in response to my concerns voiced a couple of weeks back that there's a growing pattern of disrespect for our environment and with it, those who are paid to maintain it. It read: "Here in the US I see varying areas. Some cities all I see is trash along the roadways that people dump from their cars. Other cities I see none of that: beautiful, natural, cared for... The last subdivision I lived in was a nice upscale subdivision in a quiet area. However, every Saturday night I could count on a fast food bag with some leftover food being found on the street to blow around the neighbourhood. Based on the location and direction of the scatter I could tell that the car it came from was heading into the nicest portion of the neighbourhood where there's no excuse for such behaviour. I suspect it may have been a teenager coming home, not caring about the consequences, or perhaps a spouse on a diet who didn't want the significant other to know they'd cheated on their diet, or who knows! For years I've wished that there was a 'Magic Button' I could push that would draw upon the forces of the Universe to cause all the trash that's dumped in places it shouldn't be, to return to the dumper and cling to their bodies for a week or so, just so they can personally enjoy their mess for a while, giving it time to further ripen on them." Oh how I wish his 'magic button' idea could become a reality as it would quickly stop the rot! His words reminded me of the action of Britain's ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who, in his previous role of Mayor of London, cycled up to a car from which he'd seen an apple core thrown out into the road, (which he'd managed to retrieve) and chuck it back in the open window. I wish more of us could be that brave!
 This Week's News
Recycling Heroes and Young Green Ambassadors Awards mark Global Recycling Day 2024
The 10 winners of US$1000 each and five special awards of US$250 recognising Young Green Ambassadors, are selected from nominations received from individuals, business leaders, sole traders, multinationals and schools that despite continuing hardships have managed to sustain their efforts to promote the value of recycling. Cleaning up environmental contaminants with quantum dot technology
Many quantum dots used in electronics are made from toxic substances, but their nontoxic counterparts are now being developed and explored for uses in medicine and in the environment. One team of researchers is focusing on carbon- and sulphur-based quantum dots, using them to create safer invisible inks and to help decontaminate water supplies.  Tennant announces full spec and capabilities of its first purpose-built robotic scrubber
Tennant Company, a world leader in designing and manufacturing solutions to reinvent how the world cleans, today unveiled the full specification and capabilities of the X4 ROVR autonomous floor scrubber, its first purpose-built autonomous floor cleaning machine and fourth robotic scrubber in its product line. Secure supply chains with closer Government/industry ties
Delivering the keynote speech at Logistics UK's Supply Chain Resilience event in central London yesterday, Minister for Industry & Economic Security, Nusrat Ghani, highlighted the objectives of the Government's ‘Critical Imports & Supply Chains Strategy’, launched January 2024, reiterating that the measures set out in the strategy will only be impactful if they are developed and delivered in close partnership with industry.  Taski opens US manufacturing plant for its Swiss-designed floorcare machines
This milestone reinforces Taski's commitment to providing North American inventory with a broader selection of floorcare solutions to meet the diverse needs of customers.  Greyland’s gaining ground: 25 years’ success and a committed sustainability champion to boot!  When Cleanzine launched 22 years ago, an early advertiser was Greyland - a small, northern England-based family business supplying a range of industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals which, having started officially trading in February 1999, was itself in its infancy. more  Recruitment dilemma - balancing growth with difficulties finding the right talent
Recruitment issues, skills shortages and retention difficulties are putting businesses under pressure throughout the UK. Service industries, haulage and construction are just a few of the sectors that are becoming more and more vocal about their concerns for the future as talented, loyal employees become harder to find.
Mitie secures spot on Crown Commercial Service's Healthcare Soft FM Services Framework
As part of the framework agreement, Mitie will be able to bid for contracts which support the provision of Healthcare Soft FM services to the NHS and other organisations in the healthcare industry including NHS Hospital Trusts, Community Health Trusts, Mental Health Trusts and General Practices. This includes 12 lots of services covering cleaning (both general and ambulance cleaning), catering, landscaping and waste management services. EcoTech celebrates prestigious accreditation
The recognition as an Accredited Manufacturer follows a rigorous assessment process, and means wholesalers and end users can be assured that 'what's on the box is what's in the box'. Hotel’s partnership with PathoSans secures safe and sustainable cleaning program
"Our team and guests are always our number one priority," says Amanda Silacci, hotel general manager, The Hotel. "The opportunity to replace harsh cleaning chemicals with safe, all-natural alternatives, along with the ability to generate it on site and no longer worry about the procurement chain, is extremely appealing." Mitie celebrates winners at inaugural Apprenticeship Awards
Stuart Willing, a Facilities Management Level 4 Apprentice from East London, was acknowledged with the Management Apprenticeship of the Year award, having gone above and beyond to support his community while studying for his apprenticeship. 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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Cleaning, hygiene & waste industry now in post-pandemic recovery, says newly-published research
 Mitie launches podcast that dives under the surface of Facilities Transformation
It's a '10' from Wellington College for Sodexo!
Paul Thrupp to step down from FWC management committee after 16 years
Futures Supplies celebrates 29 years of success
Company fined after worker injured by 300kg batteries A recycling company in West Yorkshire has been fined £120,000 after batteries weighing at least 300Kg fell onto an employee and severely injured him. SOAPBOX: A rubbish-free future for London: challenges and solutions
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Hospice housekeeping manager nominated for national award
Thriving cleaning company is looking to expand
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