Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 12th December 2024 Issue no. 1142
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International News
Products Illness impacts your people's ability to work: Are you prepared for the winter months?
Flu and flu-like illness has a meaningful impact on people's ability to work, which also impacts you as an employer. The majority of cold and flu seasons peak between December and February - with this season just around the corner, are you prepared?   Disposable aprons come in various colours, lengths and microns
They are available in several standards too, from light duty through to extra heavy duty. ISSA Show North America: another successful event comes to a close
Latest contract cleaning research report projects continued growth through 2030
ISS sponsors WageMap to promote living wages globally
This means that ISS supports the consortium's mission to achieve living wages worldwide by establishing a Living Wage Reference Standard and a public dataset of globally comparable, locally specific living wage estimates. 'Globally increasing Legionella risk must become a priority', warns industry expert
Stockholm Royal Seaport's 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' project: a resounding success!
CST showcases Singapore's first toilet choke & leak sensors at LOO Awards
Elevate your design with Bobrick's Automatic, Universal Roll Towel Dispenser
Truvox International powers ahead with the launch of Multiwash Pro Battery
Metsä Group's Wood Supply & Forest Services 'best organisation in Finland in 2024'
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Welcome to the Cleanzine
Just over a year ago I lauded the then Government for the long overdue changes it was bringing in, to simplify the way those of us in England recycle our waste. I felt that more than anything, rather than having individual boroughs decide their own policies - confusing for those who’ve moved home or are temporarily staying elsewhere if different rules are followed - making the procedures nationwide ones, was an excellent move. I also liked that the requirement to recycle would be extended to those who are currently exempt and that garden waste would be collected too.
I’m pleased to see that much of what was planned appears to be being adopted by the current Government, although I do find the new statement of intent (see more in ‘This week’s news’) a little confusing. For example, any home composters amongst us will know that only certain food waste, i.e. vegetables and fruits and their peelings, along with tea, coffee and eggshells, should be included, and that any waste containing proteins such as meat and dairy, must be avoided unless we want our compost piles and bins invaded by rats and foxes. When it’s come to food waste collection, we’ve been advised in the past that any food apart from liquids can be put out for collection by our local councils. From the current Government’s statement though it appears to me that we could be heading for trouble: “Councils will now be collecting all types of food together with garden waste for composting food waste… There is no evidence that this would affect their ability to be recycled or composted, since the materials can always be processed through in-vessel composting when mixed.” As I’m unsure of what ‘in-vessel composting’ may achieve, I’m hopeful that my fears will be unfounded and the Government knows in this case, what it’s doing...
Finally – and still on the subject of waste collection, recycling and composting, a friend sent me this link which I found both amusing and interesting. Bearing in mind the horrendous flooding many parts of the western world have had to endure recently, I sincerely hope this idea catches on. Our local pathways, roads and other outside areas will be kept safer and tidier and our drains won’t become as clogged and thus will be better equipped to cope with heavy rains and burst pipes. Plus there’s money to be earnt, for the enterprising (or local councils, who used to do this type of thing in the past). https://www.facebook.com/reel/550403657908504
  This Week's News
New EU leaders join discussion in European Parliament on vital role of hygiene in our lives
The panel of speakers included hygiene experts Dr Andreea Capilna, infection prevention and control expert, former technical officer at Integrated Health Services in WHO and part of the Clean Hospitals Platform, and Professor Dr Dirk Bockmühl, professor of Hygiene & Microbiology at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, as well as Hans Ingels, head of unit respon
In the trial, PAHS demonstrated an average of 91% higher antimicrobial efficacy after one hour, compared to the current standard of care hand sanitiser at 15 minutes. This is thought to be the world's first-hand hygiene product that has both a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity and long lasting (residual) efficacy, so providing much improved protection for patients.  EPA bans all uses of TCE and many uses of PCE, worker protections brought in
 Simpler Recycling in England: policy update The UK Government recently issued a policy statement that aims to deliver ‘Simpler Recycling’ in England, subject to spending review outcomes. The idea is to facilitate consistent, more streamlined collections from all households, businesses and relevant non-domestic premises, such as schools and hospitals. Local authorities and other waste collectors will be able to co-collect some waste streams by default - meaning that they will no longer need to collect seven separate waste streams. Further, the same set of materials are collected throughout England.  Sodexo strives to prevent prison leavers from lagging behind in the world of work
During the reception, Mark Goodyer, HR director, Sodexo UK & Ireland welcomed Rt Hon Justine Greening, chair of The Purpose Coalition, who announced a new collaboration between The Purpose Coalition and Sodexo's Starting Fresh programme. Betco to acquire environmental management assets from BiOWiSH Technologies
This acquisition, pending customary closing conditions and adjustments, marks Betco's third in the bioaugmentation space under its wholly owned subsidiary, EnviroZyme. Steemeasy starter for new business Elite Housekeeping
Jodie attended the Prochem Two-Day Carpet Cleaning Course and subsequently passed the National Carpet Cleaners Association exam. She requested a Prochem product demo, impressed by what she had seen during the training, and in no time, she was in contact with Prochem dealer and Jangro member, Cutler Cleaning in Macclesfield, and found herself its first purchaser of the new model, Steemeasy. Introducing Truekleen Protecto-Shine!
Specifically designed to clean stainless steel, sealed wood and other hard surfaces, removing fingerprints, smudges and water stains without leaving any streaks or residue, Truekleen Protecto-Shine’s advanced formula creates a protective barrier that helps prevent future stains and corrosion, keeping your stainless steel surfaces looking new for longer. Churchill wins cleaning contract with Merseyrail
Merseyrail was impressed by Churchill's proposed new solutions to improve service delivery and its extensive experience with other rail clients, including Nexus, Network Rail High Speed, Eurostar, GTR, Southeastern, Grand Central Rail and British Pullman. 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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Our weekly updated Hospital Hygiene features current developments and product solutions cleaning and hygiene industry manufacturers are coming up with. Read More. Recent UK News
Use of personal safety app surges by 81% - with good reason!
HSE's 'Vital Statistics' poster for 2023/24 now available
Student laundry business Zube cements partnerships with two North East universities
Haringey bites back with £27,000-plus investment to remove street gum
Grosvenor retains and expands services across four key Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield destinations
Loo of the Year Awards 2024: Judges have 'paid a visit' to 1,500-plus washrooms!
CHSA's latest White Paper - 'The Evolution & Regulation of Cleaning Chemicals'
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