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Over 14,000 Britons sign up for fatberg-fighting challenge Unblocktober 

Participation in the world’s first global awareness campaign to fight fatbergs and plastic pollution has rocketed by more than 200%, as tens of thousands of Brits joined together to help reverse the environmental impact of the coronavirus pandemic. With more ...

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GBAC joins with International WELL Building Institute for improved cleaning and sanitisation

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, have announced a joint strategic initiative to accelerate the uptake of best practices that strengthen the role of ...

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RCP study reveals public expectations for hand hygiene solutions in public spaces in Europe

A new study from Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) reveals the public’s expectations for hand sanitiser provisions in public spaces. Conducted during the summer of 2020 as businesses began to reopen after lockdown, the findings from the survey show how businesses can effectively ...

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Key industry appointments for Christeyns’ hygiene experts

Christeyns Food Hygiene, manufacturers of professional hygiene products, is celebrating the appointments of two of its senior staff members, as they take on key roles in renowned industry associations. Following the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology’s (SOFHT) Annual General ...

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Principle celebrates frontline cleaners

This year has been a particularly demanding one for cleaners on the frontline, so Principle Cleaning Services used last month’s ‘Thank Your Cleaner’ day to celebrate their hard work and the vital role they play during these challenging times. Given ...

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UK firm donates self-cleaning touch pads to local Primary School

SDA Systems based in North Manchester has donated and installed innovative self-cleaning touch pads at local school, Littlemoor primary. The company retail the products, aimed at assisting in the fight in the current pandemic and finished the installation before pupils ...

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Cleaning and FM industries pay tribute to popular colleague, Patrick Jongbloet

Members of the cleaning, hygiene and facilities management sectors have been paying tribute to well-known and popular colleague, Patrick Jongbloet, who has sadly passed away. Patrick had a variety of roles connected to the FM and cleaning and hygiene sectors ...

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Diversey announces a price increase in Europe from January 2021

Diversey has announced a 3% to 4% price increase across its Professional product ranges in Europe, effective 1 January 2021, due to continued cost movements and investment. Since the beginning of 2020, Diversey’s business has been confronted with significant challenges ...

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Keith Baker gets on board at 99point9 Hygiene

99point9 Hygiene, the technology company producing the only automated door handle disinfecting system approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency, has announced the appointment of Keith Baker to the Company’s board with immediate effect. Baker has over 50 years’ experience in ...

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Introducing COVGUARD SHYCOCAN, a breakthrough innovation against coronavirus in enclosed spaces

COVGUARD SHYCOCAN is a breakthrough innovation now available to defend against coronavirus within enclosed spaces. The device, launched by BV Consulting, is designed to disarm, disable and protect against COVID-19, providing real-time protection in buildings. It works by releasing safe, ...

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