Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 4th April 2024 Issue no. 1108
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  International News
Products Recycling Heroes and Young Green Ambassadors Awards mark Global Recycling Day 2024
Cleaning up environmental contaminants with quantum dot technology
Tennant announces full spec and capabilities of its first purpose-built robotic scrubber
Taski opens US manufacturing plant for its Swiss-designed floorcare machines
Recruitment dilemma - balancing growth with difficulties finding the right talent
Building engineers 'will save more lives than doctors'
Global Recycling Day: How could recycling benefit your business?
Waste management & recycling services specialist rebrands
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Were you one of those who supported the growing global movement to ‘keep cash alive’ by withdrawing some of your cash from a bank (if you could find one!) or an ATM on Tuesday? If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, ‘Withdraw Some Cash’ day was part of the fightback amongst those of us around the world unhappy with the way we’re being pushed to pay for goods and services by card or phone, with growing numbers of establishments refusing to accept cash. Those who feel strongly enough about it are taking their business elsewhere and Tuesday’s movement – fired up initially by social media, was designed not only as a protest but as a show of strength.
 In my view there are pros and cons for both methods. In the early days, being able to pay by card was a novelty and a most welcome one. As time’s gone by and the crooks have become more clever, the downside to going digital has become more apparent - and more scary, when one considers card cloning or the potential for a cyber-attack that will take the whole system down – and the rest! I came unstuck when leaving a London hospital around midnight one Friday and needed to pay for my ‘card only’ car parking. As my card wasn’t being accepted I went back to the ward I’d left and borrowed two cards. Neither of those worked either. I called the ‘help’ number, left a message and ended up driving away without having managed to pay. Assuming that the company’s offices were shut for the weekend I called again on the Monday to pay what I owed. Silly me! I should have done so within 24hrs and was now in breach of regulations. I believe I’ve managed – after a lot of work and worry – to get around that one but how does one get around something like this? (please see pic).
I’m well aware of the problems local authorities face in servicing equipment that takes cash and keeping the money safe, but come on… surely an accessible public toilet is not only a human right but a necessity if you want the general public to visit your towns, villages, parks etc, keep them vibrant and – more importantly, spend their money and boost the local economy!
As I am over the ongoing washroom row, (paper towels versus warm air hand dryers) I believe that we should be given a choice wherever possible. While many people won’t be that fussed over what they use, if one method goes down, it’s imperative that an alternative is readily available. In my view, a public toilet is a prime example of that argument.
    This Week's News
Textile industry urged to 'step up and do the right thing' with toxic forever chemicals
Despite the known environmental and health concerns of these ‘Poly and perfluoroalkyl substances’ - or PFAS chemicals, as they’re better known - the industry continues to use them in garment production because of their stain and water repellent qualities, flame retardancy and low cost. Great British Spring Clean Awards: Could you be a winner?
“Hundreds of thousands of LitterHeroes showed that the environment belongs to everyone by gathering in their communities and public spaces, and pledging to pick more than 426,626 bags of litter that would have otherwise remained in our beautiful outdoors, posing a threat to wildlife and marine life too,” says Keep Britain Tidy. 'Taylor-made'... Mark IV Continental Container Revealed
In developing the collection, over 40 years since the launch of its Mark I container, the firm has worked closely with customers and industry experts to respond directly to the requirements of the sector. Supporting Taylor's wider product range, the new Mark IV Continental family which includes, 660ltrs, 700ltrs and 1100ltrs compliments an overall offering that spans from 500ltrs to 1700ltrs. More than 60 Spanish and Portuguese companies to exhibit at Interclean 2024
They consider Interclean to be the most important international trade fair in the sector, and a strategic opportunity to present their innovative solutions and products to a global audience. Your hand hygiene compliance challenges, solved
The combination of these reminders, plus the awareness feature of a green, yellow, and red light, have proven to significantly increase hand hygiene compliance and inspired confidence amongst patients in healthcare environments. Cast your vote in the Cintas Custodian of the Year Contest
"Every year we receive thousands of heartfelt nominations and inspirational stories," says John Rudy, senior marketing director of Cintas. "It's not an easy decision to make, but this year's top 10 finalists are exceptionally deserving of recognition for the hard work they contribute to their schools as well as their communities." Biomass boiler No. 2 for Sofidel in French Frouard plant
Sodexo extends stay in Royal Stoke and Haywood hospitals for 10 more years
Valued at £38 million per year, the new 10-year contract, which is part of a Private Finance Initiative covering both Royal Stoke University Hospital and Haywood Hospital, will see Sodexo continue to deliver catering, retail and soft FM services throughout the PFI and the retained estate at both hospitals. 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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