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Some landfill 'burps' contain airborne PFAS, study finds

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Many municipal landfills ‘burp’ gas from decomposing organic matter rather than letting it build up.

And burps from buried waste containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can release these ‘forever chemicals’ into the air, say researchers in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology Letters.
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Survey: college seniors still need to learn a lot about cleaning

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Nearly seven out of 10 college seniors (68%) said they felt no more prepared to clean as seniors as they did when they were freshmen, according to a new survey from the American Cleaning Institute. These findings show that seniors still have to pass cleaning 101 before transitioning to the next phase of life.
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BSCAI welcomes 31 new members

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The Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) recently welcomed 31 new members - companies that actively contribute to the building service contractor industry.
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Hands-on testing: MSL Solution Providers introduces EN 17430 testing

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Microbiological testing firm, MSL Solution Providers, has introduced the new EN 17430 testing method to its roster of services. Proving efficacy to this standard helps manufacturers and suppliers ensure that their hand sanitiser's claims are robust and meet all regulatory requirements - whilst, ultimately, improving infection prevention.
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Allied Universal recruits new VP for janitorial services business unit

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Security and facility services provider Allied Universal has appointed Michael Prabhu as vice president of enterprise accounts for its janitorial business unit, where he will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with large corporate clients to drive sales and revenue across multiple regions in the US.
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WFBSCs 2024 Global Executive Summit “a resounding success”

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The World Federation of Building Service Contractors has hailed its 2024 Global Executive Summit, a resounding success. The Summit, held recently in Amsterdam, attracted delegates from 14 countries, including executive leaders from ABM, Bee-Clean Building Maintenance, GDI, ISS, Principle Cleaning Services, The Budd Group and more.
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Solution change ahead of new eco regulation

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Prochem is ahead of changing environmental legislation with a new product name and an important formulation revision to its long-standing carpet and upholstery protector.
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GBAC STAR Facility Reaccreditation assists with keeping NBA finals fans healthy

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American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, recently completed the reaccreditation process for GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council, a Division of ISSA. The 19,200-seat sports arena, home of the NHL's Dallas Stars and the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, joined more than 100 facilities across the globe in renewing its GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation during the second quarter of 2024.
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‘A stitch in time saves nine’ was the phrase that sprang to mind when I heard about the case earlier this month of a man who’d successfully sued British Airways to the tune of around £4 million, for brain damage sustained when he slipped on a puddle of spilled Baileys liqueur at Heathrow Airport. That he’d been hurrying to the boarding gate for his flight to Zurich, carrying a tray containing several coffees, (rather than taking more care) saved BA around £1million but that’s not really the point, is it? Had the spillage been dealt with immediately, and had proper signage alerting the public to the hazard been put in place as soon as the spillage occurred, any coffee the man could have slipped on would likely have been his own. 
  
Yes there will have been insurance in place to cover incidents such as this, but any payouts have to come from somewhere, resulting in ever-rising premiums for everyone, everywhere, who has to insure anything. And it’s certainly not just about the money. The incident occurred in 2017 – that’s seven years of worry for those involved in the case, who have, in some way, had it hanging over their heads all that time. Consider, too, the time and cost of the work involved in fighting the case, along with the cost of legal advice and representation… which are really costs for the rest of us in terms of higher ticket prices. These will put air travel out of the reach of some, meaning lost profits for the airline industry and less money being spent by tourists in the destinations to which they might otherwise have flown. 
  
If you ever need a reminder of how important it is to stay on top of the cleaning, and - if you’re in the business of hiring - to hire not on the cheapest quote but instead on the best service from properly trained staff offering the potential for real teamwork, then this is it. 
  
One final thought… What about whoever spilled the Baileys in the first place? If they realised they’d spilled it, didn’t they have a duty of care to notify someone who could make the area safe? As I’ve said many times previously, we all need to take responsibility for our surroundings and ensure that we leave everything as we’d like to find it. And if we can’t deal with something ourselves, we should be alerting those trained to deal with it on our behalf, rather than just leaving things to chance.
 

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This Week's News

Free global panel discussion webinar: preventing infections to fight AMR: are we doing enough?

* GAMA-Webinar.jpgAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a top global public health and development threat. During this seminar, organised by GAMA Healthcare and free to attend, the distinguished panel of experts will discuss how current healthcare cleaning guidelines remain similar to those from 50 years ago.

Each will give their view on why we need to review and update the guidelines to bring ‘forward thinking’ to prevent the transmission of key microbes.

Facilitated by Professor Brett Mitchell (AM) pictured, editor-in-chief of Infection, Disease & Health, professor of nursing at Avondale University:
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Half year audit results show CHSA members compliant with Accreditation Scheme specs

* CHSA-audit.jpgThe Independent Inspector responsible for auditing the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association's members has found high levels of compliance across all the Association's Accreditation Schemes. The CHSA operates Accreditation Schemes for manufacturers of soft tissue, plastic refuse sacks, cotton mops and cleaning chemicals. It also operates Accreditation Schemes for distributors and for general manufacturers.

By 30th June 2024, a total of 90 audits had been completed. This involved reviewing 22,250 product lines in the Accreditation Scheme for distributors. Across the Schemes for soft tissue, plastic sacks and cotton mops, over 1,153 product labels have been checked and 622 individual products have been tested. Compliance exceeded 90% across all Accreditation Schemes.
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Registration is now open for the 2024 ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo Sydney

* Sydney-Expo.jpgAustralasia's premier event for the cleaning and facility solutions industry takes place 11th – 12th September 2024, at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) in Sydney, Australia.

Join thousands of cleaning and facility solutions professionals from Australasia and across the globe for two full days of information sharing, relationship building and innovation.
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Microban partners with Cintas to freshen public washrooms with antimicrobial solutions

* Microban-Cintas.jpgMicroban International is partnering with Cintas Corporation to integrate antimicrobial product protection into the new Sanis urinal screens and scent clips, helping to prevent damaging bacteria growth that can cause both unwanted smells and unsightly stains for the life of the products.

Since the pandemic, 62% of the public are even more concerned about odour-causing bacteria, mould and mildew in public washrooms. As a global Trustmark in cleanliness, Microban's integrated antimicrobial technology continuously reduces the number of microbes on treated products throughout their expected lifecycle.
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New wipes deliver rapid and effective cleaning for carpets and upholstery

* New-wipes-carpet-upholstery.jpgCoventry-based specialist cleaning product manufacturer EcoTech (Europe) has introduced a new, environmentally friendly, single-use wipe able to tackle a huge range of stains on carpets & upholstery across a broad spectrum of settings.

Made entirely from natural materials with a fully compostable substrate, TuffonStuff carpet wipes provide the ideal solutions for both in-house and contract cleaning teams, to keep fabrics looking their best in environments from offices and schools to hotels and restaurants.
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Cleaning robot well and truly fired up!

* Cleaning-robot-fire.jpgA number of patients at Singapore General Hospital had to be evacuated on Monday night (8th July) after a fire broke out near their ward - thought to have started when a cleaning robot caught fire during charging, setting off the fire alarm at about 19.00. A post on the hospital's Facebook post says:

"The preliminary findings traced the cause of the fire to a cleaning robot that caught fire during charging. The sprinkler was activated, and our response team was promptly activated, in accordance to our fire safety plan. Our fire warden went on site and the fire was already extinguished.
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Residents work with Haringey council to stop businesses dumping waste

* Residents-stop-waste-Haringey.jpgA business from a neighbouring borough has been fined a total of £2,005 after blocking a pavement in Haringey with multiple bags of waste from its construction company. Residents across the borough have been instrumental in supporting the council to protect their local neighbourhoods and ensure people face the consequences of their actions.

Following a road closure on Philip Lane, officers from Haringey Council received reports from the local community who were concerned about the significant amount of waste obstructing the pavement.
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Recent UK News

Sweeping success: Environmental Cleaners to shine at the Lord Mayor's parade in November

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For the first time in 20 years, the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners will be honouring the cleaning industry with its own float in the Lord Mayor's Show 2024.
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Health & Safety legislation needs 'overhauling', say 94%

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New research published this week has found that more than nine in 10 workers believe that the main piece of UK Health & Safety legislation should be overhauled, 50 years after it was first introduced.
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OCS to increase apprenticeship placements to 1,000+ in the next 12 months

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OCS has made a commitment to increase its number of apprenticeship placements in the UK and Ireland to over 1,000 in the next 12-months, along with making investments in its funded learning programme.
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Yes, it really is... Jangro's 2024 Christmas Supplies catalogue is here. Unwrap the magic!

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Get into the festive spirit with Jangro, the UK & Ireland's largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors, as it launches its 2024 Christmas Supplies Catalogue.
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There's a difference at McDonald's they'll enjoy! Algeco UK cleans-up in support of Ronald McDonald House Charity

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The marketing team from Algeco UK, the storage accommodation and temporary building solutions provider, recently attended Ronald McDonald House Birmingham, donating their time to help keep the 65 bedrooms, communal kitchens and living room spaces clean for people who need accommodation when children are in hospital nearby.
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Lack of recognition and timely feedback are key contributors to productivity anxiety

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Workhuman, the company changing the way employees celebrate, connect with and appreciate each other in the workplace, says recognition and timely feedback feature highly in its Human Workplace Index, the survey of 1,000 employees, which provides fresh insights into issues impacting full-time employees across the UK.
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CSSA Clean Start Initiative spreads the word at Steam Northants

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Cleaning & Support Services Association committee member and Clean Start Initiative lead Daniel Cross is continuing to promote the Association’s awareness campaign to school pupils, highlighting the diverse opportunities and career paths available within the cleaning industry.
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Zenith Hygiene founder Ringo Francis joins OCS as non-executive director

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OCS has appointed Ringo Francis as non-executive director. Ringo, the founder and former CEO of The Zenith Hygiene Group, brings a wealth of experience in the cleaning & hygiene industry, aligning perfectly with OCS's mission to make people and places the best they can be.
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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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