Cleaning Industry news

• Reconomy publishes disposables insight report ahead of single-use plastic ban

  28-09-2023 14:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Ahead of the incoming single-use plastics ban, circular economy specialist, Reconomy, has launched a new report ‘Designing out disposables – understanding the single-use hierarchy’ which aims to educate businesses on the latest packaging legislation along with a breakdown of materials and support on choosing the most sustainable materials.
  From 1 October 2023 businesses are no longer allowed to supply single-use plastic plates, trays and bowls to members of the public as well a
  
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• BCC writes to PM to call for cleaning and hygiene to be made a national priority 

  28-09-2023 12:56 via chtmag.com
  
  With a new Covid-19 variant on the rise, the British Cleaning Council (BCC) has written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call for cleaning and hygiene to be made a national priority.
  In her letter, BCC Chair Delia Cannings called on the Government to accept in full the 11 recommendations made in last year’s report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Cleaning and Hygiene Industry, entitled Embedding Effective Hygiene for a Resilient UK.
  The measures would make the UK much mo
  
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• EMCOR UK joins the world’s largest sustainability initiative

  28-09-2023 10:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  EMCOR UK has joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative – a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices.
  Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with more than 15,000 companies and 3,800 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries, and more than 69 local networks.
  EMCOR UK joins thousands of other companies globally, including 869 partic
  
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• Industry leader writes to PM to call for cleaning and hygiene to be made a national priority

  28-09-2023 10:14 via cleaningmag.com
  
  With a new COVID-19 variant on the rise, the British Cleaning Council (BCC) has written to Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to call for cleaning and hygiene to be made a national priority.
  
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• Key hires at Bidvest Noonan

  28-09-2023 09:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Bidvest Noonan, a provider of facilities services across the UK and Ireland, has strengthened its commitment to innovation and sustainability with two key appointments – Chris Cunningham joins the business as Innovation Manager and Nina Delia takes up the role of Environmental Manager.
  Cunningham brings a wealth of experience as a Business Innovation Specialist, having expertise in Coaching, Change Management, and Programme Management. In his role as Innovation Manager, he’ll spearhe
  
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• ISS reduces global food waste by 30 per cent

  28-09-2023 08:48 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ISS has reached a major sustainability milestone with a collective 30 per cent global food waste reduction from its 2019 baseline.
  In addition to this, ISS has taken another step towards fulfilling its commitment to the World Resource Institute’s Cool Food Pledge by reducing nearly five per cent of the greenhouse gas emissions per 1,000 kcal associated with the food it serves globally.
  Optimised food procurement, strategically planned menus, and an increased focus on changing consumer beha
  
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• White label flexible workspace operator Covalt launches 

  28-09-2023 08:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Flexible workspace management company, Covalt, has formally launched to market, with over 100,000 sq ft of office and amenity space already under management.
  Covalt was founded by former Cushman & Wakefield flexible workspace executives, Calum Russell (CEO) and Dave Moran (COO), as well as Julian Arlett (CFO) from luxury hospitality group Habitas. Combined, the team has more than forty years’ experience across the flexible workspace and hospitality sectors, having previously worked for
  
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• Senior promotion at Wates

  28-09-2023 08:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Chey Godfrey has been appointed to the position of Support Services Operations Manager of Wates facilities management business, a new role that will increase the focus on compliance for the company’s growing customer base.
  Godfrey’s previous position was Assurance Compliance Tool (ACT) Manager, where she developed and oversaw the management of the company’s bespoke tool, which she built from the ground up. ACT provides a central point for customer compliance that ensures qualit
  
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• ‘Washability’ of medical devices assessed with new automated testing system

  28-09-2023 01:00
  A system that assesses the durability and functionality of medical devices after machine-washing them has been developed in Germany by TÜV SÜD.The system facilitates the testing of items such as hospital beds, patient hoists and walking aids after they have undergone washing cycles. Factors such as surface finishes, electronics, plastic components and the resilience of movable parts during the washing process can all be evaluated.Reliable hygiene measures are crucial in preventing infe
  
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