Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 30th May 2019 Issue no. 872
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   International News
Products Origo2 from Vileda wins 'Pulire 2019 Product of the Year'
Endless opportunities hiding amidst ageing infrastructure to fuel portable pressure washer market
Total cleaning & laundry solutions for Indonesia - a growing market
Waxie mourns loss of longtime employee, Jim Fischer
Brightwell Dispensers acquired by SEKO Group
Seko, founded in 1976 and based in Rieti, Italy, is a global leader in chemical dosing and control technology, with 22 subsidiaries and a network of partner distributors worldwide. Brightwell Dispensers will continue to operate under its own name as a separate entity to Seko, retaining its existing R&D, sales, marketing and administration functions while continuing its long-term growth strategy. OptiSolve germ report on hotels reveals which surfaces have the most germs in a hotel
CMS Berlin 2019: expanded show space and highly anticipated 'Cleaning Summit'
Exemplifying the 'American Dream', 73-year-old crowned 2019 School Custodian of the Year
Vectair Systems supports environmental RSPO initiative to minimise effects of palm oil industry
IEHA partners with UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality
The organisations will work together to further shared goals of research-driven education for directors of housekeeping in hotels, casinos, cruise ships and similar venues worldwide. Bunzl announces retirement of Brian May and appointment of Richard Howes as CFO
RAS expresses appreciation to its former president
NCDC launches 'Turn Nigeria Orange' project to mark 2019 World Hand Hygiene Day
IICRC seeking nominations for 2019 Board of Directors
Combatting plastic waste crisis, SC Johnson expands offerings of concentrate products
Cold Jet launches new revolutionary dry ice blaster, the PCS
New bin tipper improves hygiene and reduces injuries in high-volume foodservice operations
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! I was talking to a woman at the weekend about recycling and she said that since everything we use comes from the earth, we should really be able to safely return it to the earth - albeit perhaps in a different form. She feels we should be thinking differently about the way we might be damaging the planet and I agreed that she has a point. We both felt that it's the way we so carelessly discard things we've used that's causing many of the problems. We went on to discuss the many products made from recycled plastics and she proudly told me about her new blankets. She was dismayed when I told her about the fibres leaching into the washing machine - and thus our waterways - during the laundry process, so she won't be buying more! She was interested in learning about my loft insulation which is still going strong several years after installation. If you missed the leader in which I wrote about it, the product - made from 100% recycled plastic bottles - cost roughly the same as conventional insulation yet has a higher thermal value and doesn't require the use of goggles or protective clothing and gloves during fitting.
Avalon sunglasses are produced in ISO9000, ISO14000 and SEDEX-certified factories from high-quality recycled materials. The frames are of Italian recycled polycarbonate - an ultra-lightweight material that's tough but flexible and which resists impact and high temperatures. The scratch-resistant lenses, produced from German TAC, are polarized category-3 UV400. But it's not just the product that's so eco-friendly - all the packaging and cleaning cloths are made from recycled materials too, in a low-energy process. And now comes the really good bit... For every backer in the Kickstarter campaign, Avalon collects one Kilo of plastic from the ocean and for each pair of sunglasses produced, it will be recycling one plastic bottle. The glasses come in four styles and four colourways and you can see them at: And when you consider all the plastics we thought we'd seen the last of, coming back to us from Malaysia, we'd do well to find more ways of making something useful from the stuff!
Yours,
         This Week's News
Factory Cat's Micro-HD floor scrubber dryer simultaneously scrubs and sweeps, which means the job gets done more quickly. Any debris, nuts and bolts etc. (hopefully not too many of those left over from a car service!) are automatically deposited into a removable hopper for ease of disposal and drain blockages on site are minimised due to the automatic separation of solids from liquids. CMS Berlin 2019: Hotels and catering form important target group
The CMS Practical Forum on 25th September is specifically aimed that these industry representatives. Programme to end open defecation in Jharkhand ends up transforming gender roles
In many parts of India, this is a reality for girls when they're on their period. There is a common belief that the blood released during menstruation is impure, and everyday activities are restricted as a result. The taboo of menstruation also means that many girls aren't learning about their periods or menstrual hygiene at home or in school. Ecocleen selects Keep Britain Tidy as its corporate charity
"Ecocleen is passionate about the environment, so we share common goals and objectives with Keep Britain Tidy when it comes to creating a cleaner, greener country," comments Jean-Henri Beukes, managing director of Ecocleen. "As an eco-engaged business with a green heritage, we are acutely aware of our responsibility to operate in a sustainable manner."
"UK supermarkets and the Government are raising the stakes when it comes to removing single-use plastic. New study finds the germiest places in cars aren't where people think
The studies also found that even though having a clean, sanitised car makes drivers feel better, they don't realise how having a germy car might affect their health. GumBusters: Who you gonna call?
Visitors to the stand were especially enthusiastic about the use of a renewable power source to operate the already environmentally friendly dry steam-cleaning units in the GumBusters range. Jungheinrich and Riwal Agree to cooperate internationally
Jungheinrich will use Riwal aerial work platforms for logistics centers, while Riwal will be able to offer Jungheinrich forklifts to customers in other segments. Addressing Plastics at CHSA Conference: an update
Hearing from waste management experts spanning collection to recycling, delegates to the forthcoming CHSA conference taking place at the National Space Centre, Leicester, will gain the insight and understanding they need to address the challenge of plastic in their businesses. They will also get an update on the legislative environment and, via a case study, learn about a waste management strategy in action. But how does that benefit the customer?
"When service providers respond to a request for a proposal and are not selected, very often they believe it is because of price. The customer, they believe, always selects the low bidder. Bluewater management impressed with Incentive FM's work
Under the terms of the contract, Incentive FM is continuing to deliver a full portfolio of security, cleaning, M&E, concierge, landscaping, management and administration services at the 240-acre Bluewater site. City Corporation clamps down on dishonest restaurants
Trading Standards subsequently visited the offending premises and oversaw the removal of the inaccurate stickers. Each visit was followed up with a written warning to the food business, reminding them of their legal obligations to ensure that consumers were not being misled. Greyland sponsors 9 Peaks Challenge in aid of 4 charities
However you add it up, it's still 10 out of 10 for climbers Martin Wardroper, Chris Wright and their main sponsors, which includes cleaning chemicals manufacturer Greyland. Greyland's MD Richard Dyson (right) is here seen wishing Greenham Trading's Head of Corporate Accounts Martin Wardroper (left) well on his hectic trek in the Scottish Mountains.
An opportunity has arisen for an Education and Certification Business Development Manager to join ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, to manage and further develop a range of educational activities and to roll out our Certification programme (CIMS), in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This exciting position requires a highly motivated industry professional who can demonstrate a consultative sales approach to business and is able to demonstrate a successful track record within the FM and Cleaning Sectors. The successful candidate will be instrumental in establishing the Cleaning Industry Management Standard Certification programme in UK and Ireland as the go-to accreditation for Cleaning Contractors and in-house Cleaning Services providers and in driving revenue growth. 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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Sunglasses made from recycled materials that come with a lifetime warranty were new to me and when they're funded by a Kickstarter campaign that reaches its target within 24-hours, you know the manufacturer is onto something good.
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