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Recycling Heroes and Young Green Ambassadors Awards mark Global Recycling Day 2024

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The Global Recycling Foundation announced the 10 winners of its Recycling Heroes 2024 Awards along with five special awards for Young Green Ambassadors, to mark the seventh Global Recycling Day on 18th March.
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Cleaning up environmental contaminants with quantum dot technology

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The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was focused on quantum dots - objects so tiny, they're controlled by the strange and complex rules of quantum physics.
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Tennant announces full spec and capabilities of its first purpose-built robotic scrubber

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Powered by Brain Corp's next generation BrainOS Robotics Platform, this cutting-edge offering in floor care brings further innovation to the robotics-powered cleaning industry.
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Taski opens US manufacturing plant for its Swiss-designed floorcare machines

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Taski is opening a US manufacturing plant for its Swiss-designed floorcare machines, just one year after Taski's acquisition of NSS Enterprises and establishment of its new North American hub in Toledo, Ohio.
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Recruitment dilemma - balancing growth with difficulties finding the right talent

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Samsic UK's HR director Andrew Safo-Poku Jnr and finance director Baldip Brreach discuss the recruitment and retention issues that are being felt throughout the facilities management industry, and look at ways in which talented employees cannot only be found, but kept.
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No trace but cleanliness: The benefits of dry ice blasting for every industry and the role of compressed air

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By Alex Persyn, director of product management Rotair Portable Compressors
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Building engineers 'will save more lives than doctors'

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A leading respiratory illness expert has claimed that facilities management and building services engineering will have a greater influence on worldwide human health & wellbeing than the medical and social care professions.
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Global Recycling Day: How could recycling benefit your business?

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In celebration of Global Recycling Day on 18th March, experts at essentials service provider, Direct365, have shared a guide on the benefits of recycling for your business, and advice on how to achieve green goals.
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Waste management & recycling services specialist rebrands

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Greater Manchester-based waste management & recycling services specialist Roydon Recycling has begun operating five new sites in the Netherlands and plans to work in Germany, France and Belgium.
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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. 
  
* LEADER-PIC.jpgIn 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.
 

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This Week's News

Textile industry urged to 'step up and do the right thing' with toxic forever chemicals

* Textiles_Rob-Piazza.jpgThe textile industry has been accused of 'shirking its moral responsibilities' by not tackling the toxic 'forever chemicals' still used in garment manufacture around the world.

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.
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Great British Spring Clean Awards: Could you be a winner?

* Keep-Britain-Tidy.jpgEvery year in Spring, an army of LitterHeroes takes to our streets, parks, beaches, school playgrounds (and more!) to protect our environment from litter, as part of the Great British Spring Clean. This year, as organiser Keep Britain Tidy celebrates its 70th anniversary, some special awards are up for grabs by those who took part.

“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.
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'Taylor-made'... Mark IV Continental Container Revealed

* Taylor-made.jpgDrawing upon its heritage, waste management solution provider Taylor, part of the Impact Environmental Group, has bolstered its popular range with the launch of the new and improved Continental Mark IV container.

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.
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More than 60 Spanish and Portuguese companies to exhibit at Interclean 2024

* ASFEL-Spanish-Exports.jpgMore than 60 Spanish and Portuguese companies, under the coordination of ASFEL - the National Association of Spanish Cleaning & Hygiene Products Manufacturers, are participating in 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.
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Your hand hygiene compliance challenges, solved

* hand-hygiene-badge-tiny.gifUnlike some other electronic hand hygiene solutions, BioVigil provides a gentle reminder sequence on a user-worn badge to wash your hands.

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.
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Cast your vote in the Cintas Custodian of the Year Contest

* Cintas-2024.jpgDon’t forget to vote for your favourite amongst the top 10 finalists in the 11th annual Cintas Custodian of the Year contest. This year's finalists across the US have shown tremendous dedication and commitment to their schools. From now through April 12th, the public can vote for their favourite custodian.

"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."
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Biomass boiler No. 2 for Sofidel in French Frouard plant

* Sofidel-France-Frouard.jpgItalian-based tissue manufacturer Sofidel Group has announced plans to construct its second biomass boiler at the Frouard plant in France. Construction will begin in the Autumn, with commissioning scheduled for 2025.
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Sodexo extends stay in Royal Stoke and Haywood hospitals for 10 more years

* Sodexo-Royal-Stoke.jpgSodexo Health & Care has reinforced its long-standing relationship with the Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH), part of the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) and Haywood Hospital, part of the wider Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT).

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.
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Recent UK News

Manchester Cleaning Show: biggest and best-attended yet!

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The Manchester Cleaning Show celebrated its biggest and best-attended event last week, with a record-breaking 85 exhibitors and 2,558 attendees participating in the two-day event. They came from all over the world, including North America, South Africa, China, UAE and Australia.
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Legislation lethargy looms as volume and intensity of sustainability reporting increases

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An interesting new survey from Mitie has found that UK organisations are feeling overwhelmed by the strain of sustainability reporting, with legislation lethargy on the rise as they tackle the labyrinth of new and existing reporting legislation.
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Sort border to prevent supply chain breakdown

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Easter weekend marks the traditional start of the UK's exodus to Continental Europe, with coachloads of schoolchildren and carloads of families taking skiing holidays and Spring breaks.
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Veolia starts UK's first safe treatment for nitrous oxide canisters

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Veolia has started the first UK process lines for the safe treatment of nitrous oxide canisters. The innovative new systems are designed to treat and recycle the used canisters, and stop the greenhouse gas impact caused through discharge of the gas which has nearly 300 times the warming power of carbon dioxide.
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Cleanology CEO elected co-chair of Living Wage leadership group

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Dominic Ponniah, CEO and co-founder of award-winning commercial cleaning firm Cleanology, has been elected co-chair of the Living Wage Foundation's Recognised Service Provider Leadership Group.
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More than a Safe pair of hands...

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A team from SafeGroup Services, one of the UK's leading providers of specialist cleaning services, attended Prochem's Training Academy in Surrey to enhance the team members’ skills on a one-day hard-floor cleaning and maintenance session designed specifically to meet the members’ needs.
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Secure supply chains with closer Government/industry ties

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A senior UK Government Minister has told leaders of the logistics sector that close Government collaboration with businesses, academia and trade organisations is the only way to ensure resilient UK supply chains.
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Greyland’s gaining ground: 25 years’ success and a committed sustainability champion to boot!

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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.
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Mitie secures spot on Crown Commercial Service's Healthcare Soft FM Services Framework

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Mitie has been awarded a place on the Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) Healthcare Soft Facilities Management Framework agreement for three years with an option to extend for a further year.
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EcoTech celebrates prestigious accreditation

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Coventry-based cleaning product manufacturer EcoTech (Europe) is celebrating recognition by one of the UK's foremost cleaning sector trade organisations. EcoTech is now a fully accredited member of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association, the UK's largest organisation representing manufacturers and distributors supplying cleaning & hygiene products.
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Mitie celebrates winners at inaugural Apprenticeship Awards

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Mitie celebrated National Apprenticeship Week with its inaugural Apprenticeship Awards ceremony, which recognised the outstanding efforts of Mitie apprentices and their champions. Winners were selected across six categories with each awarded a £100 voucher in recognition of their exceptional work. Mitie received over 180 award nominations from across the business.
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Cleaning, hygiene & waste industry now in post-pandemic recovery, says newly-published research

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New research published by the British Cleaning Council shows how the cleaning, hygiene & waste sector is 'in recovery' after the challenges of the pandemic.
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Mitie launches podcast that dives under the surface of Facilities Transformation

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Mitie is offering a behind the scenes look at the workplaces and facilities of some of Britain's biggest brands with the launch of its new podcast series, 'The Science of Service Podcast: Facilities Transformation'.
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It's a '10' from Wellington College for Sodexo!

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Independents by Sodexo has retained its contract with Wellington College in Berkshire for a further 10 years with the new contract valued in the region of £80 million for the contract duration.
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Events & Exhibitions

ISSA Show North America
18-21st November 2024
Las Vegas
USA

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Interclean China 2024
11-13th December 2024
Shanghai
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London Cleaning Show
18-20th March 2025
ExCel London
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ISSA Pulire 2025
27-29th May 2025
Rho Fiera Milano
Italy

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