Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 29th March 2018 Issue no. 815
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 International News
Products CIRI announces new initiatives and leadership
Global hand sanitiser market expected to reach $1,755 million by 2023
IICRC Seeks volunteers for creation of new fire and smoke damage restoration standards The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification is seeking volunteers to serve on consensus bodies for the development of three new fire and smoke damage restoration Standards:
BSR/IICRC S700 Standard for Professional Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration; Cintas introduces top 10 finalists in fifth annual nationwide Janitor of the Year contest
Diversey showcases innovations for protecting people and the planet at Interclean
Boston Red Sox invest to protect against germs and help keep players in the game
Betco acquires GMI Engineered Products
Soapbox: Honouring new water technologies on World Water Day 22nd March, 2018
Avidbots accelerates global growth by opening regional office in Hong Kong
Teams with gender parity achieve better results across the board: Sodexo finds
The not so dirty dozen! Interclean Amsterdam reveals Innovation Awards 2018 shortlist
Satin Ellipse - the new premium dispenser range from Kennedy Hygiene, is launched
Greyland's Orange-Maximum - one of your 6 a day fruity flavours for Premier cleanliness everywhere!
Graffiti Stop from Dresden makes successful use of Systeco Tornado ACS
Riwal a winner in European Business Awards
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! The UK Government announced this week that it will introduce a drinking bottle deposit return scheme, which will increase recycling and slash the amount of waste polluting our land and seas and thus cut the cost of cleaning it up. While I’m delighted at the news, I don’t understand why something wasn’t done about the problem sooner… UK consumers go through an estimated 13 billion plastic drinks bottles a year, but more than three billion are incinerated, sent to landfill or left to pollute our streets, countryside and marine environment. It’s disgraceful, really, isn’t it? A consultation on the best ways of introducing a scheme in England for single use drinks containers (whether plastic, glass or metal), will look at how such a scheme would work, alongside other measures to increase recycling rates. The Government says it wants to talk to the devolved administrations about the scope for working together and I hope a scheme covering the whole of the UK can be put in place, since consistency always makes it easier for the general public to follow the rules. We know it works… When I was a child, we paid extra for drinks in glass bottles and many of us enjoyed a pocket money bonus by collecting discarded bottles and returning them to the supplier, who gave us whatever deposit had been paid. Nowadays of course, there are lots more bottles about, so the rewards could be pretty good! Schemes already operate in countries such as Denmark, Sweden (8p deposit) and Germany (22p deposit). Possible variants up for discussion include cash rewards for returning drinks containers without an upfront deposit having been paid, through, perhaps, a network of ‘reverse vending machines’, where you insert your plastic or glass bottle or can and the machine returns your money. Once a bottle is returned, businesses are then responsible for making sure they are effectively recycled – a move that has led to an impressive 97% recycling rate in Germany. The consultation will sit alongside a package of wider reforms of the current packaging waste system, which will incentivise producers to take greater responsibility for the environmental impacts of their products and to increase the amount of packaging they recycle. The Government has already introduced a scheme which has led to 9 billion fewer bags being distributed, while its plastic microbeads ban has been hailed as one of the world’s strongest bans. I hope it chooses something as successful for drinks bottles and that it works hard to tackle the over-use of plastic packaging too. It really can’t come a moment too soon. Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Cleanzine
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          This Week's News
The new Premier Range of powerful and effective cleaning chemicals from Greyland has a palette that not only bursts with colour, but also packs a powerful cleaning punch! The Premier Range includes Green-Maximum, a Biological Cleaner / Deodoriser for removing organic staining and to maintain a clean, odour free washroom; Bunzl scoops CSSA Innovation Award at London event
Eight companies had been invited to the final after successfully getting through the 'Dragons Den' round earlier in the year. All were competing for the chance to win this inaugural industry award and the fabulous 3D glass trophy.
Having recently introduced the latest ePower ranges, including the brand new X7, Sebo's YouTube channel provides 'how to' guides for the new models. The guides focus on vacuum cleaner maintenance tips such as changing the filters, bags and brush rollers on different models. T: 01494 465 533 Diversey brings transparency to the laundry process with IntelliLinen
"Technology for laundry operations needs to evolve in order for businesses to improve productivity," says Hans de Ridder, vice president - global fabric care & laundry platform, Diversey. Facility Inspiration Event to display the full flavour of Interclean Amsterdam
The Facility Inspiration Event is a special daylong event organised by Interclean, with leading consultancy company ATIR. The event is dedicated to inspiring facilities managers to explore the opportunities available in implementing more efficient and environmentally-friendly cleaning solutions. Chem-Dry parent acquires award-winning restoration franchise Delta Disaster Services
By utilising the growth strategy and support structures that have built its two home-grown franchise brands into bona fide industry leaders, HRI plans to capitalise on Delta Disaster Services' strong franchise model and competitive advantages to build the brand into a formidable national competitor in the restoration industry. Princes Quay confirmed as Aston's largest single site contract award
The contractor will also be delivering a number of associated services including waste management, washroom services, air care, periodic and high level glass cleaning and maritime control of the dock upon which the centre is built. Ontario unions to form alliance for respect for 75,000 hospital workers
This is the first time the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (OCHU/CUPE), SEIU Healthcare and Unifor have come together to seek a negotiated agreement on behalf of 75,000 nurses, personal support workers, cleaners, porters, and administrative, dietary and trades staff at 160 Ontario hospitals. Surfactant production facilities under new ownership in Mexico
The facility is located close to Mexico City and has over 50,000 metric tons of capacity, 124,000 square footage of warehouse space, a large laboratory and office space. Alpine Power Systems launches PowerMax fleet motive power offerings
London council fights back against fly-tippers
Fly-tipping in the area has seen a major decline since a joint operation, involving officers from Havering and Newham Councils, Environment Agency, police and HMRC Officers, which targeted a site on Aveley Road in December. 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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Northern Ireland Ambulance Service on 'special measures' over hygiene lapses
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SEBO; approved by The Carpet Foundation
Maureen Marden is Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners' new Master
Golden Service Awards shine spotlight on cleaning industry stars
Yes... it was time for the highly-anticipated 2018 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards - the long-running Awards programme which recognises outstanding commitment and a passion to deliver performances that raises cleaning standards. The CHSA's voice in Parliament
RPC Group acquisitions have been awarded a place on Frameworks
Domestic Angels' Sam backing Women Mean Business campaign
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Remain within REACH, says Environmental Policy Forum
Institute of Civil Engineers and BIFM to collaborate for new FM contract
Northern Ireland adopts circular economy strategy
Innovation on show at first CSSA & CHSA showcase
CHSA charity pro-am golf course moves to stunning new venue, Rockliffe Hall
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