Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 19th April 2012 Issue no. 515
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Products Pay market App launched to support managers on the move Determining how much to pay employees is probably the most important decision an organisation can make. The problem is that dependable data about wages and salaries is hard to find and - when available - often barely affordable for all but the largest employers. That has now all changed - thanks to a clever new App called 'Jobsworth' launched this week by The Federation of European Employers (FedEE - the leading organisation for multinational companies operating in Europe). Learn how to get the best out of your cleaning equipment batteries
UMF to provide infection prevention products to Sodexo under multiyear agreement Sodexo and UMF have signed a multiyear agreement whereby UMF, innovator and specialist in environmental hygiene, will provide its infection prevention products to Sodexo. EU countries failing on 2020 waste target Europeans dump the bulk of their rubbish in landfills and many EU countries appear to be falling well short of 2020 targets for recycling municipal waste, new figures from the EU statistical agency show.
Outbreaks of SARS and flu forces Taiwan to implement infection control measures After a fierce outbreak of flu and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Taiwan in recent years, the Taiwan' Department of Health went into overdrive and introduced a slew of infection control programmes. Measures such as hospital accreditation and ratings based on patient safety and quality control have encouraged medical institutions to establish an effective control system for hospital-acquired infections. New Vectair product set to revolutionise feminine hygiene unit servicing
Ecolab introduces cleaning solution for EMEA food manufacturers, that dissolves low trans fat oils Exelerate ZTF, a patent-pending cleaning solution that dissolves low trans fat oil residue from processing equipment and surfaces, is now available to food manufacturers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). 3M's new matting really makes an entrance!
ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam offers exciting seminar programme
Find a flexible trolley solution with new VoleoFlex
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The story in today's issue about the incredible efforts made by US college students to win the nationwide recycling race both inspired and disappointed me. 'Inspired' because it shows just what can be achieved with the right incentives and leadership - 92,000,000 lbs of recyclables collected over a mere eight weeks is not to be sniffed at! 'Disappointed' because - although we're supposed to be part of a similar initiative in the UK - I knew nothing about it, which with two daughters having between them attended two senior schools, two colleges and three universities in different parts of the UK, makes me think that not very much is being done about it! If you're in the UK and are aware of this competition, please let me know about it (and indeed, if you're in another part of the world where students take part in a similar initiative I'd like to know about that too). And if you're one of the sponsors and are frustrated that your message is not getting across, do make sure you get in touch. This is one very clever initiative that teaches our young people about the benefits of recycling in a fun way and is a lesson that they will take with them throughout life. I'd like very much to get involved. Cleanzine has subscribers in 148 different countries. With a bit of work and some free publicity, we may just be able to spread this 'RecycleMania' around the globe... Yours,
   This Week's News
British Cleaning Council announces details of its 2012 Conference
The day will be focused on Business Efficiency and Innovation, as a distinguished and high-profile speaker line-up will offer the best and most creative solutions to the challenges arising during the age of austerity. The ruckus heard across college campuses throughout the US this Spring was not just because of the NCAA collegiate basketball tournaments! It was also RecycleMania season at 605 colleges and universities. The RecycleMania Tournament, which wrapped up its 12th annual competition at the end of March, is an eight-week challenge that ignites classic college rivalries, rallying students, faculty and staff to increase on-campus recycling rates beyond their collegiate competitors. Penske racing driver AJ Allmendinger 'Takes the Challenge' with Scott Pro Shop Towels
Kitchenmaster to introduce full range in Amsterdam
Getting all the pieces in place: clean, green and steam for Jigsaw
The agreement covers the UK and allows Jigsaw to distribute Osprey's industrial dry steam cleaning equipment to a variety of different sectors, including healthcare, transport, leisure and hospitality. Bunzl's interim management statement released Bunzl, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, yesterday announced its interim management statement for the period since 31 December 2011. 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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RJC Cleaning to distribute award-winning Kaivac system in UK
Karcher repeats its £100 cashback scheme and vac competition
For every HDS machine (excluding upright models) sold through a participating Karcher dealer before 30th June 2012, Karcher will reward the customer with a cheque for £100. Injuries sustained through fall from chemical storage tank lead to fine
Top safety accreditation for Pr1me Cleaning Services Pr1me Cleaning Services is one of the latest group of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record. MITIE's new Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma revolutionises cleaning
Grout discoloration problem rectified at Rolls-Royce showroom
"Cleaning the new tiles with a conventional mop just didn't shift the dirt that gathered in the grouting" explains Brian Dickson, Sales Manager of Murray Rolls-Royce. "A Rolls-Royce showroom must remain pristine and just cannot be allowed to look dirty. So I searched on the Internet for somebody to help and fortunately found Cleaning Systems UK in Cupar." Toucan play: Regent first major contractor to adopt cleaning innovation
Cleaning firm fined over porter's death at Bolton hospital
Healthcare acquired superbug infections on the rise
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