Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 10th April 2025 Issue no. 1157
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  International News
Products Safety of microbial cleaning products highlighted in European webinar
Touch-free technology ‘the way forward’ in washroom cleaning
Mastering the art of water efficiency for today's buildings
Finalists in Cintas 2025 Custodian of the Year Contest announced; public voting now open
This year's finalists from across the US, showcase tremendous dedication and commitment to their schools. From now through April 11th, you can vote for your favourite custodian. CPD-certified green marketing masterclass should eliminate ‘greenwashing’
P-Wave's NHS body awareness partnership wins major European marketing award
ISSA announces winners of inaugural Spotless Spaces competition
Expert panel concludes single-use products are essential for infection control and cleanliness
Kimberly-Clark announces first tissue manufacturing site on path to 100% renewable energy
The hidden risks of lone worker safety: why safety must be a priority
“Every lone worker can be a moment away from a threat. That's, unfortunately, the harsh reality of modern field services. Yet, many organisations may not fully realise the extent of their responsibility. When a worker is alone, danger isn't distant. It's slipping on an icy pavement. It's falling from a height when no one is around. It's a dark car park in winter. Applications open for Purus Innovation Award 2025
Chicopee and Sontara exhibit together under new parent company
Sodexo on track to halve its food waste in the UK and Ireland by end of Fiscal Year 2025
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If there’s one thing that delights and angers me in roughly equal measures, it’s Keep Britain Tidy’s ‘Great British Spring Clean’ (held this year, over the past couple of weeks). Yes it’s a wonderful initiative which brings together our communities and breeds heroes - and, for a short time, certainly, makes a welcome difference to our neighbourhoods, but it’s an initiative the Association shouldn’t have had to invent and shouldn’t have to organise each year. Shutting the door after the horse has bolted is a phrase that springs to mind here, but it’s not Keep Britain Tidy’s fault; it’s our society’s. I’ve grumbled many times about the growing amounts of rubbish – and glass, I see when out and about in my home town of Epsom, Surrey… once part of what was known as the ‘Stockbroker belt’, (i.e. posh and leafy). It’s getting worse by the year and if we held a Spring Clean every month it wouldn’t be enough to make everything look as it used to. And it’s not just Epsom; it’s all over! We need to stop the rot but how do we do it?
I’ve long said we need to go back to educating children from a very young age that it’s not OK to litter, and for the older ones this should cover the dangers of leaving broken glass on which others can injure themselves. For ignorant parents who should be raising their children properly rather than encouraging them to run feral in our streets, and the rest who are old enough to know better, we need a real deterrent. Village stocks? Pelt the culprits with their own rubbish along with everyone else’s? Harsh community service? Your ideas please!
I can’t leave this without thanking all our nation’s heroes for supporting Keep Britain Tidy’s campaign which, since it began in 2016, have picked more than 4million bags of litter that would have otherwise remained in our beautiful outdoors, posing a threat to people, wildlife and marine life too. Our ‘positive’ shot here shows volunteer Georgie-May Tearle, diagnosed with breast cancer aged just 29, who faced it by litter-picking and organising 'chest chats' alongside clean up events in Dacorum Borough - with one volunteer detecting her own breast cancer early as a result. Georgie is the deserving winner of the Golden Litter-Picker Award, chosen by the Great British Spring Clean team.
        This Week's News
A.I.S.E.: A CMR classification of ethanol would have critical consequences for public health
CMS Berlin 2025 on course for growth
“The current booking status for the exhibition space is above the comparable figures from 2019 and 2023,” says Ruth Senitz, CMS Berlin director. “International participation will be even higher than in 2023, especially with new exhibitors from Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Poland and the Czech Republic.” New sales manager for Velair Hygiene and Enviro-Save (UK)
With extensive experience in global hospitality and recruitment, Kate brings a dynamic network and a passion for sustainable, premium solutions that align with Velair Group's mission. "I was determined to join a business that excites me and allows me to leverage my network effectively,” enthuses Kate. “I'm thrilled to be part of Velair Group and look forward to introducing our effective hygiene solutions to both existing and new contacts." Goodway Technologies’ new High Efficiency Cyclone: revolutioning vacuum efficiency and safety
The VAC-HEC-22-2SS utilises advanced cyclonic technology to separate fine materials from the airstream before they reach the vacuum, achieving 95% efficiency in capturing fine dust. This not only extends the life of a vacuum's filter, but also significantly expands its capacity with a robust 22-gallon stainless steel collection tank. New president for Midland Launderers Club
Kelvin, who joined Christeyns UK 10 years ago as technical services account manager, is based in the Midlands and works closely with launderers across the region. He has many years of experience in the industry both in the UK and in South Africa in his earlier career. BCC 'delighted' that IWSA has joined its ranks
The IWSA is the nationwide, non-profit making trade association for independent providers of washroom services within the UK and Ireland. All IWSA members sign up to a code of conduct to ensure they meet high standards and deliver a high-quality service to customers. CHSA's members tighten criteria for Accreditation Scheme membership
The changes were introduced following unanimous decisions taken at the Scheme Annual General Meetings by members to tighten the entry criteria to these CHSA Accreditation Schemes.
This is equivalent to half of the fossil-based emissions generated by household waste. Now, an innovative project in Hammarby Sjöstad is demonstrating how this can become a reality… Elite Contract Clean manages rapid business growth using SmartTask software for daily operations
Victor Floorcare announces move to new premises
The new premises will provide the company with larger facilities to accommodate additional staff, increased warehousing space, and enhanced production capacity. 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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