Cleaning Industry news

• First Mile podcast series shines a light on climate heroes 

  22-02-2023 14:37 via chtmag.com
  
  The latest series of the inspirational “Climate Heroes” podcast series, which showcases the people striving to provide solutions to the climate crisis, will be launched this week (22 February) by recycling company, First Mile. 
  Listeners can tune in every week to hear from the heroes driving change through innovation – where it all began, what makes them tick, and what action they are taking to tackle climate change, right now. 
  Hosted by First Mile CEO, Bruce B
  
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• CHSA integrates Green Claims Code into Code of Practice

  22-02-2023 14:11 via chtmag.com
  
  The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has incorporated the Competition and Markets Authority’s Green Claims Code into its Code of Practice.
  Lorcan Mekitarian, Chair of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association, explained: “Sustainability is a challenging and complex issue. Integrating the Green Claims Code into our Code of Practice shows the commitment of our members to embrace environmental sustainability and protect their customers from greenwashing. 
  
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• Heavy-duty folding sack trucks now available from First Mats

  22-02-2023 13:41
  
  First Mats is excited to announce the launch of its new range of Heavy-Duty Folding Sack Trucks. These lightweight but durable trucks are perfect for those who need a reliable way to transport heavy items without wasting too much space. With a frame capacity of up to 250kg, they can handle even the most challenging loads. And when you’re done, they fold up into a compact size, making them easy to store and transport. So whether you’re a builder, delivery driver or simply someone who
  
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• SUEZ publishes second repair and reuse guide for local authorities

  22-02-2023 13:08
  
  Waste management company, SUEZ, has launched its second in a series of reuse and repair guides designed to support and empower local authorities taking the next step in the journey to a circular economy.
  The repair evolution guide offers local authorities’ practical steps for the next stage in converting HWRCs to Household Reuse and Recycling Centres (HRRCs).
  The new guide builds on key recommendations laid out in ‘Putting Reuse at the Heart of Your Household Waste Recyclin
  
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• CBRE awarded hard FM university deal

  22-02-2023 11:11
  
  CBRE has secured a five-year contract to deliver planned and reactive hard facilities management services for the University of Glasgow.
  The contract, which commences in April will see CBRE maintain the university’s 300+ building estate.
  According to the commercial real estate business, the University of Glasgow chose CBRE for its outcome-based solution that focuses on delivering operational excellence, sustainability, and world-class user experience for the University of Glasgow community
  
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• The Cleaning Show launches 2023 Trends Report

  22-02-2023 10:46 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The organiser of The Cleaning Show, which returns to ExCeL, London from 14-16 March, has revealed its 2023 Trends Report, exploring where the cleaning and hygiene industries are heading, the latest innovations and trends, as well as the challenges affecting the cleaning and FM industries.
  
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• Chubb celebrates industry-breaking contact centre response rates with launch of new video

  22-02-2023 10:32
  
  Chubb, the UK’s leading fire safety and security solutions provider, has launched a new video showcasing the exceptional service customers can expect to receive from its Blackburn Customer Experience Centre.
  The video marks a momentous occasion as Chubb has just recorded industry-breaking contact centre response rates. Last year, Chubb’s Customer Experience Centre answered 335,221 calls, an average of 94% of calls in 20 seconds. This smashes the call centre industry standard, typical
  
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• Jamie McKechnie to take over MD role at Kier Places

  22-02-2023 10:13
  
  Jamie McKechnie has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Kier’s housing maintenance and FM business, Kier Places.
  McKechnie, who joined Kier three years ago as Group Procurement Director will take up his new role on 3 April following the departure of Mark Whittaker who is leaving Kier to take up a new position elsewhere in the industry.
  Since joining Kier, McKechnie has transformed the company’s approach to supply chain management, introduced new sustainable technologi
  
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• BESA expands industry awards

  22-02-2023 09:56
  
  The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched an expanded and rebranded BESA Industry Awards programme for 2023.
  Free to enter, the awards will reward individuals, teams, and companies responsible for delivering projects, products, innovations, and initiatives that demonstrate excellence in building services engineering.
  The Awards Finals will take place in London on 12 October  following the Association’s annual National Conference. This gala dinner even
  
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• New report focuses on benefits of a technology-agnostic approach to achieve Net Zero

  22-02-2023 08:45
  
  The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) and Partners’ latest report brings together expertise from across the industry to explain why incorporating a diverse range of low-carbon technologies into heat and buildings policy is crucial to delivering Net Zero.
  Government policy should be shaped to deploy the best technologies, in the right circumstances, for the best results—an evidence-led, data-driven, bottom-up and technology-agnostic route to Net Zero. Conversely, it also assesses h
  
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• The Cleaning Show conference programme announced

  22-02-2023 01:00
  The Cleaning Show, the UK's professional cleaning exhibition, will take place at London's ExCel from March 14-16. Running alongside it will be a conference programme with the theme: The Cleaning Sector in 2023 - Driving Change.Expert speakers will be focusing on issues including recruitment pressures post-Brexit, training and education, sustainability and climate change, employee wellbeing, and technology.Starting the conference programme, Jim Melvin, chairman of the British Cleaning Council (BC
  
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