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RCP launches sustainability and vision roadmap

Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC (RCP), part of the Newell Brands global portfolio of brands, has launched its brand sustainability vision with a roadmap outlining global, tangible pledges the organisation is making as it continues its journey toward operating as sustainably ...

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The hidden carpet germs that could be harming your health

Research from Proscenic revealed that our home’s flooring is host to a wide range of germs and bacteria, some of which can be harmful to our pets, children, and ourselves. Studies show that carpets hold around 200,000 bacteria in each sq. ...

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Results of ARCSI’s 2022 Residential Cleaning Benchmarking Study are in

The Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI), a division of ISSA, has announced the results of its annual Residential Cleaning Benchmark Study. The study, initiated by ARCSI and conducted by Maximum Performance Group LLC, identified challenges and trends facing ...

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APPG inquiry postponed following the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II

The remaining two sessions of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Cleaning and Hygiene Industry inquiry into the role of cleaning and hygiene during the Covid-19 pandemic have been postponed following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. ...

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SBFM takes landmark contract with PureGym

Soft facilities management company, SBFM, has secured a landmark five-year contract with the UK’s largest gym operator, PureGym. This will see SBFM deliver a full suite of commercial cleaning services across all of PureGym’s UK gyms. SBFM’s innovation-led approach will ...

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Toucan Eco reveals low CO2 emissions in first carbon footprint audit

Centrego, the manufacturer of Toucan Eco cleaning and disinfection systems, has completed the first carbon footprint audit for its Toucan Eco Active Plus system.   The business, which manufactures Toucan Eco systems distributed in the UK by Robert Scott, commissioned international ...

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ISSA announces 2023 board of directors

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has announced that the following individuals have been elected to serve on the 2023 ISSA Board of Directors, which will be led by incoming ISSA President Matt Vonachen of Vonachen Group. Vice President/President-Elect: Matthew ...

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Two years of Planet Mark certification for Jangro

Independent janitorial distributors in the UK and Ireland, Jangro, has achieved its second year of being Planet Mark certified. This renewal means that the company has been successful in reducing its carbon emissions by at least five per cent over ...

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Abbee robots are going to school

It’s not only students going to school this September, many schools & colleges across the UK are also employing Abbee robots to contribute to the net zero pledge, enthuse students and support cleaning staff. NESCol, North East Scotland’s largest provider ...

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Cleaning staff procurement route launched for public sector

A new framework has been announced to support public sector clients with sourcing temporary and permanent staff across a range of areas associated with the effective and smooth running of their operations. National framework provider Pagabo is bringing the framework ...

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