Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 30th January 2025 Issue no. 1147
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Products CloroxPro's latest Clean Index report reveals increased call for eco-conscious solutions
IFF's Dr Wayne Ashton honoured with 2025 ACI Distinguished Service Award
NBCo debuts at Davos - pioneering a future where packaging simply disappears
WFBSC Global Summit: An inspirational gathering
Six Nations Championship: dirtiest stadium revealed
President and CEO Magnus Groth will leave Essity during 2025
Sustainability reporting by major organisations has more than doubled since 1999
International Cleaning Week 2025 set to honour cleaning professionals around the world
Nominations open for Cintas 12th Annual Custodian of the Year Contest
Survey results show significant gap in risk preparedness
Global economic update: shedding light on industry's impact at 2025 ACI Convention
Betco celebrates 75 years of excellence: decades of progress and a vision for the future
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Last week, my daughter and I spent a highly enjoyable evening at London's Saddlers Wells Theatre - a venue that appeared to be exceptionally clean, with well cared for washrooms which even include sanitary products for women - something I've not encountered anywhere previously. Sadly, something we'll also long remember about our evening is the disgusting state of the Bakerloo line tube train we suffered from Elephant & Castle to Waterloo while homeward bound, and Islington High Street which took us most of the way from Angel Station to the theatre. They were a disgrace and I felt ashamed of the mess parts of this once great capital city have now become. Our tube carriage was in the centre and as all those we'd seen pass us as the train slowed were similarly decorated, we could only assume that the rear end had been vandalised too. I don't believe I've walked along Islington High Street for some five years. The deterioration of the environment since then, shocked me. I didn't take pictures of its obvious demise as it was dark and crowded with theatregoers. Plus it would have turned into a bit of a project as there was so much to capture. Think: pavements covered in an abundance of discarded chewing gum, (mainly around the station, but also in locations such as outside bars and cafés); full bin bags - some black, some see-through, appearing to have been deliberately placed against street furniture and in a couple of cases in small piles, (missed collection perhaps?) but two left in the pathway where they created a hazard; and loads of loose rubbish too. Both sides were bad but the northern side had more gum and the southern side more rubbish. Different residents/clientele? What on earth is going on? Yes our trains and streets should be kept clean, tidy and hazard-free - my goodness we pay enough for the services! But why do folk think it's ok to daub a train with dodgy graffiti, or drop gum and rubbish around our streets, or leave full bin bags for others to negotiate until they're removed by the council? Morals anyone? In parts of the country, folk are fined for dropping comparatively small amounts of litter, such as a cigarette butt or sweet wrappers, (I recall writing about a woman fined for a cotton thread that had dropped off her jacket!) but others seem to be able to freely contribute to London's demise without fear of retribution. There are surveillance cameras everywhere. Why are London's culprits allowed to get away with creating filth? And why isn't it being cleaned up? It's sending the message to others of low morals to come and do their worst. And they're responding in kind. Disgusting.
This Week's News
New Independent Inspector appointed to audit CHSA Accreditation Schemes
For three months David will work alongside the current Inspector, Martin Yates, who retires at the end of June 2025 after 11 years playing a pivotal role in building and maintaining the credibility and value of the Association's Accreditation Schemes. Commercial cleaning: Predictions for 2025
"The commercial cleaning industry is evolving rapidly, driven by shifting customer expectations, technological innovation and a focus on sustainability. With consistent year-on-year growth the cleaning, hygiene and waste disposal sector makes up 5% of the UK's entire workforce - 1.47 million people in total. However, despite a generally positive outlook, the industry continues to face a number of challenges, including pressures caused by economic uncertainty and severe staff shortages. While the British Cleaning Council (BCC) predicted that the UK cleaning industry would generate 93,000 new jobs in 2024, it also predicted that 29% of those jobs would be 'hard to fill'. Sofidel Group comes to terms with death of chairman, Edilio Stefani
In 1980, after completing his technical and commercial studies, Edilio joined the company alongside his father, Cavaliere del Lavoro and co-founder Emi Stefani. He made his debut in the Fine Paper plant in Porcari (Lucca), now known as Soffass Via Leccio, where he refined his knowledge in the field of paper production and converting. These were the years, says Sofidel, that enabled it to acquire national leadership in Italy and to start a process of internationalisation, first in Europe and then, in Loo of the Year Awards: who joined the latest 'hall of fame'?
More than 1,500 businesses from across the UK entered the annual Awards last year to have their washrooms and toilet facilities judged by the Awards team of independent inspectors. Run by businesswoman Becky Wall BEM, the scheme is now in its 37th year of celebrating excellence when it comes to facilities we all need to use.  … at OspreyDeepclean, one of the world’s leading providers of industrial and commercial dry-steam technologies
We are looking for an experienced Sales Professional with experience in the Food Manufacturing, Hospitality and HealthCare sectors. Ideally based in the South of England, the candidate will have excellent communication and networking skills to identify client leads and grow sales. Proven track record of account management for both new and existing clients with a wealth of knowledge and personal contacts within these industries? Then please contact Thomas Stuecken at [email protected] for more information. UK Government to clean up communities with deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans
Used in more than 50 countries worldwide as a common-sense means of encouraging people to recycle more single-use bottles and cans, a DRS sees people being paid back for returning the container.  Cleaning businesses urged to Winter-proof operations during unpredictable weather
In a new Winter Weather Guide for Businesses, GTSE, a leading supplier of industrial and safety products, shares practical steps to help businesses reduce risks, minimise financial impact and avoid operational disruptions caused by harsh Winter conditions. Innovating Clean, simplifying care: Ascent Industries launches new HI&I ingredients portfolio
The comprehensive range of engineered solutions delivers exceptional cleaning performance while prioritising sustainability, reflecting Ascent's commitment to ‘Innovating Clean, Simplifying Care’.  Envac secures contract for innovative waste collection system in Schiedam, Netherlands
The state-of-the-art automatic waste collection system (AWCS, or OAS in Dutch) will service key developments within SchieDistrict, including Schieveste, De Peperklip, Terras aan de Schie, and s'MAAK. Schieveste alone will feature approximately 3,000 homes, with the entire area adding an additional 500 residential units and public spaces. 15 years of putting washroom services at the heart of the business
What began 15 years ago with just one van and a small group of customers has transformed into a thriving business. TWC now boasts a team of dedicated staff, a fleet of 21 vehicles, three operational offices and a customer base exceeding 3,000.
The campaign aims to support Caerphilly's mission to educate its youngest residents on the importance of recycling now and in the future, as well as contributing to Welsh Government's goal of becoming a zero-waste nation by 2050.
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