Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 19th September 2024 Issue no. 1130
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Products Poll delves into key drivers of sustainability
Which of the following do you believe is the most important driver of sustainability for businesses today? Those taking the poll had four options which from to select: 
The new members include: * Service First Processing  Efficiency, security, and speed: Eureka’s mantra
“But in this case, we are not talking about our machines, but about our ICT infrastructure. Cleaning WorkSource: Helping Florida's small businesses fill open jobs amid worker shortages
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Bradley sponsors hygiene education program for The Philippines, Mexico and Thailand students
This collaboration aims to enhance awareness and promote effective hygiene practices among school-aged children across underserved communities internationally. Bac2Fresh: an exciting launch from Selden
Bac2Fresh can also be used as a multi-surface cleaner and disinfectant; it carries the accreditation of BS EN 1276 (bactericidal efficacy) and BS EN 14476 (virucidal efficacy) at a dilution of 1-20. It is also proven to eliminate viruses such as Coronavirus. OCS and Antah Group announce strategic joint venture in Malaysia
By combining OCS's extensive global expertise in facilities services, with Antah Group's diverse local investments and market presence, the aim is for OCS to expand its footprint in the facilities services sector and enhance the delivery of high-quality solutions in Malaysia. Bionetix introduces ECL1200: a bio-catalyst for efficiency and sustainability
Hydro releases EvoDose NXT chemical dispenser
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In last week’s Leader I mentioned schemes I’d learned about over my years in this industry, which involved the training of prison inmates in work that would give them the chance of meaningful employment when back in the outside world and thus help prevent them from reoffending. This week I’ve learned about two interesting projects – one run by Kärcher UK that involves training inmates in Rutland’s Stocken prison to repair Kärcher equipment, which offers the potential to embark on a new career as a service engineer or the like upon release(see below for details) and another involving charity and Social Enterprise, The Bounceback Project.
Bounceback, which began in 2010, initially trained and employed prison leavers as painters & decorators. The scheme has expanded into training hubs in four London prisons and now also encompasses fire door safety, general building and grounds maintenance, emergency repairs and refurbishments. “Our team have grown into skilled tradespeople, who act as role models and mentors for trainees and new recruits joining us all the time,” says the organisation, which has now supported around 10,000 people across London. “We run employability contracts across London and diversionary activities for young people at the point of custody. We’re grateful to City & Guilds and our network of employers, who continue to collaborate so that we’re able to offer training which leads to jobs.” I’m thinking that this is probably a scheme in which the cleaning & facilities management industry should try and get involved, since it seems an excellent fit. Visit https://www.bouncebackproject.com for details.
Incidentally, in researching the prison being used in Kärcher UK’s training scheme, (since it’s one I’d not heard of previously) I learned via Wikipedia that in February 2021 an outbreak of Covid-19 in the prison caused Rutland to have the highest infection rate per 100,000 people in the country. I haven’t yet learned whether it had a cleaning-related program in place at the time or whether it hurriedly set one up as a result, but I’m looking into it!
This Week's News
How simple are the Simpler Recycling food waste rules?
But with the deadline looming, many businesses might be wondering - just how simple are these new rules?  Lynsey O'Keefe set to strengthen Sodexo UK & Ireland business
Lynsey, who has extensive experience across food services, workplace and facilities management in a range of sectors, will be responsible for driving Sodexo's continued growth in the delivery of sustainable, delicious food choices and valued experiences in the workplace. Her remit will span a variety of sites from corporate offices, data centres and manufacturing centres to offshore platforms, refineries and remote sites.   New 2025 Board Members for ISSA
• Vice president/president-elect: Scott Stevenson, KleenMark FSA Board considers new form of national level hygiene regulation for supermarkets in England
The Board heard the results of a trial with five major supermarkets over the past year.  Kärcher UK partners with HMP Stocken to give people and products a second chance
During the visit, the Kärcher representative had a meeting with Paula Roe and Rick Robinson, the activities and unit industries managers at HMP Stocken. Their conversation soon turned to the significant shortage of engineers in the country and the lack of interest among school leavers in STEM, (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. New microbiologist motivated by environmental cleanup potential
 ASG acquisition: Atlas aims to become northern powerhouse
The deal for the £20m turnover company strengthens Atlas' presence in the region and brings ASG's high-quality support services into the fast-growing group. Waste & recycling company fined more than £100,000 after worker loses leg
The 41-year-old man had been sorting refuse with two other colleagues at the Levenshulme site of Pink Skips (NW) in October 2022 when the incident happened.  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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 September 30th deadline for entry into Metsä 2025 Sustainability Awards
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