Cleaning Industry news

• Julius Rutherfoord uses only renewable energy to power its HQ

  15-06-2023 14:41 via chtmag.com
  
  Julius Rutherfoord, one of the capital’s largest independent cleaning contractors, has announced its central London head office will now be powered only by renewable energy – to ensure it reduces its overall impact on the environment.
  By making the shift, the move fits with plans set out by The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan – which sees a target for London to be net zero by 2030, though the Accelerated Green pathway.
  It also fits with the company’s own sustainability o
  
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• London cleaning contractor powers its HQ using only renewable energy

  15-06-2023 14:16 via fmj.co.uk
  
  One of the capital’s largest independent cleaning contractors, Julius Rutherfoord, has announced its central London head office will now be powered only by renewable energy – to ensure it reduces its overall impact on the environment.
  By making the shift, the move fits with plans set out by The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, which sees a target for London to be net zero by 2030, though the Accelerated Green pathway.
  It also fits with the company’s own sustainability objectives to
  
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• Registration opens for ISSA Show North America 2023

  15-06-2023 13:35 via chtmag.com
  
  ISSA Show North America 2023, the annual trade show that brings together leaders from the commercial, institutional, and residential cleaning community, is open for industry-wide registration. The event showcases the latest products and innovations, engaging education, and numerous networking opportunities to help people grow their businesses and advance their careers. Industry members are encouraged to register now for the event taking place November 13–16 at the Mandalay Bay Convent
  
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• To disinfect, or not to disinfect? That is the question

  15-06-2023 13:07 via chtmag.com
  
  By Yvonne Taylor, Global Head of Cleaning OCS Group
  An estimated one trillion species of microbe live on earth, and about 15,000 different types of microorganisms live on and in the human body.
  Most of them are harmless, and in fact, we couldn’t live without them. However, a relatively small number can give us serious trouble and cause irreversible damage to the body and even death.
  They include SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.
  During the coronavirus pandemic, people&r
  
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• BESA launches IAQ training to mark Clean Air Day

  15-06-2023 12:03 via fmj.co.uk
  
  To mark this year’s National Clean Air Day (CAD), the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is launching a major new approach to indoor air quality (IAQ) training.
  The theme of this year’s CAD #CleanAirDay on 15 June is ‘Clean up our air to look after your mind’ which is designed to draw attention to the impact poor air quality can have on mental health as well as physical wellbeing.
  BESA’s Indoor Air Quality Group has produced a series of
  
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• Just like new

  15-06-2023 11:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The latest green buildings may be designed for sustainability, but the embodied carbon produced in their construction shouldn’t be overlooked. Shane Betts, Head of Corporate Business, Integral makes the case for retrofitting existing buildings instead
  When we think about sustainable buildings, we tend to picture state-of-the-art new ones replete with all the latest technology and automation. But if those of us invested in creating a greener built environment that plays its part in reducing
  
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• New chair and vice chair appointed at ASFP

  15-06-2023 10:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair at its 2023 Annual General Meeting which took place on 7 June.
  Clive Miles of CLM Fireproofing became the Chair, taking over from Chris Miles who stood down following the completion of his two-year term. Sharon McClure of Avesta Scotland was elected as the ASFP’s first female Vice Chair.
  Having founded CLM 30 years ago, Miles brings extensive experience of delivering passive fire protection (PFP) sol
  
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• Kingdom strengthens FM provision with latest acquisitions

  15-06-2023 10:23 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Kingdom Services Group, a provider of specialist services in the UK has bolstered its facilities management offering following its acquisition of Red Support Services Ltd and Green Support Services Ltd.
  Specialising in servicing shopping centres and commercial properties, the newly acquired companies provide national services in cleaning, security and building maintenance, as well as refurbishment, hygiene, washroom and janitorial, and pest control.
  The acquired businesses, which are both based
  
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• Almost two-thirds of employees are subject to workplace conflict

  15-06-2023 10:06 via fmj.co.uk
  
   A survey of 2,000 full-time employees, conducted by communications consultancy Magenta Associates, has revealed that almost two-thirds (64 per cent) of workers have been in a workplace where there has been conflict(s) between colleagues, with 15 per cent subsequently looking to change roles. 
  The research also found that opposing personality types (47 per cent), lack of communication (43 per cent), and management styles (38 per cent) are the most likely causes of conflict in the workp
  
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• Introducing Ocean Drift – JHS launches new product range with ECONYL yarn

  15-06-2023 09:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Ocean Drift is the latest carpet range to join the JHS product portfolio. Manufactured using ECONYL® regenerated nylon, the versatile floor covering provides the same great performance as a new nylon carpet, but with improved sustainability credentials.
  ECONYL® yarn is a breakthrough material which takes pre- and post-consumer nylon waste – such as discarded fishing nets, fabric scraps, carpet and industrial plastic – and transforms the otherwise polluting nylon back to its o
  
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• Tork offers range of carbon neutral certified dispensers

  15-06-2023 01:00
  Essity's Tork brand now offerscarbon neutral certification on a range of its existing dispensers. This is achieved through a combination of carbon reduction and compensation across the entire life cycle - from raw materials to end-of-life.The 27 models are produced with certified renewable electricity, and the remaining emissions are compensated with certified climate projects. They are now available in Europe."We are thrilled to offer a carbon neutral range of Tork dispensers that are not only
  
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• EFCI to host daytime cleaning event on June 27th

  15-06-2023 01:00
  EFCI, the body representing the contract cleaning services sector across Europe, is to host an event dedicated to the subject of daytime cleaning in Brussels on June 27th.The European cleaning industry has been debating the case for daytime cleaning for years. And while in some countries this way of working is being implemented, it is not so widespread in others. Could it be a realistic solution for the cleaning industry of tomorrow?What is meant exactly by 'daytime' cleaning? And what are the b
  
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