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Businesses urged to monitor bins as homeless shelter risk grows

Temperatures have recently plummeted across the UK, meaning many people experiencing homelessness are forced to seek shelter wherever they can find warmth and protection from the elements. Unfortunately, this can sometimes mean choosing places which are unsafe, inadequate, and come ...

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Location revealed for European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026

Following its most successful year to date in Edinburgh, the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards will return in 2026, this time heading to the sun-soaked island of Mallorca. The ninth annual awards will take place on Thursday 8th October 2026 at ...

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ISSA appoints Kim Althoff as Executive Director 

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has announced the ISSA Board of Directors’ appointment of Kim Althoff as the next ISSA Executive Director, effective October 29. Althoff will succeed John Barrett, who has served in the role since 2015 and ...

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Tork convenes European roundtable to accelerate inclusive hygiene in public washrooms

Tork, an Essity brand and global leader in professional hygiene, brought together facilities leaders, designers, architects, policy makers, advocacy groups, NGOs, manufacturers, infection prevention experts, accessibility advocates and lived‑experience experts for a European roundtable on inclusive hygiene in public washrooms, ...

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Excellence, determination and dedication at the Environmental Cleaners Military Awards 2025

On 23 September the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) held its annual Military Awards at Drapers’ Hall, honouring excellence in environmental health across the Armed Forces. The Environmental Cleaners welcomed 160 guests, including cadets with families, over 20 senior ...

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The Future of Cleaning Initiative: A groundbreaking collaboration

The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and the Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA) have successfully completed a groundbreaking project aimed at exploring the future of cleaning. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the cleaning industry, reflecting a ...

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Profits under pressure: Cleaning industry hit by financial double-whammy with increased Employers National Insurance and Minimum Wage

The new Employers National Insurance (ErNI) and minimum wage is hitting the Cleaning Industry’s bottom line hard. CleanLink Software Ltd, a UK software provider specifically for site-based and contract cleaning businesses, has explored the impact on one of their long-standing ...

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zvoove acquires CleanManager

zvoove, a software and AI solution provider for the temporary staffing, private security, and cleaning industries, has acquired CleanManager, a Danish SaaS company specialising in planning and time tracking tools for cleaning service providers. With this strategic move, zvoove expands ...

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ISSA launches Healthcare Platform to advance safer, cleaner patient environments

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has launched the ISSA Healthcare Platform—a dynamic hub where professionals in healthcare, cleaning, and facility solutions work side-by-side to confront the pressing challenges of healthcare environmental hygiene. This initiative brings together experts, frontline staff, ...

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Industry-first green hydrogen deals signed by Andrex and Kleenex producer, Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark UK & Ireland, manufacturer of leading household name brands including Andrex® and Kleenex®, becomes the first major consumer products company in the UK to make a significant commitment to green hydrogen, signalling its commitment to a more sustainable future. ...

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