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Reusable gloves offer route to reducing waste in cleaning operations
11th of May 2026 Article by Sam Worden
Sam Worden is chief operating officer of London-based NGB CLEAN, a cleaning and support services social enterprise focused on changing lives and delivering social value with a commitment towards sustainability. She explains how she has successfully implemented the use of reusable, eco-friendly gloves
The environmental impact of single-use consumables remains a persistent challenge for the cleaning and facilities management sector..
Athlete mindset for peak results
5th of May 2026 Article by Lotte Printz
An athletic career was a great springboard for one top job in the sector. This from ECJ’s Lotte Printz.
While writing this, dear readers, the world’s leading badminton players were in action at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England. An event where Danes have often excelled. And why is this relevant to this industry, you may well ask. Well, one can never know if professional athletes..
New label certifies excellence
23rd of April 2026 Article by Anna Garbagna
ECJ’s reporter in Italy, Anna Garbagna, brings news of the recently-launched Italian Alliance for Cleaning Excellence - a certified quality label.
Afidamp has officially presented the Italian Alliance for Cleaning Excellence, the new certified quality label designed to make the value of Italian companies in the professional cleaning sector immediately recognisable on international markets.
The initiative was c..
Why classification comes first
16th of April 2026 Article by John Griep
How can performance be measured when room functions are no longer uniform, asks John Griep - ECJ's reporter in the Netherlands.
Modern education buildings often bring together a wide variety of room types and functions. Traditional classrooms coexist with learning plazas, small group rooms, PC study rooms, practice workshops and large lecture theatres. While this diversity supports contemporary teaching methods, it also creates a..
Come and be inspired at Interclean Amsterdam
10th of April 2026 Article by Robert Stelling
Robert Stelling, director for Interclean Amsterdam, extends a warm welcome to visitors from around the world as the show enters its third day on Thursday.
As we gather once again in the heart of Amsterdam, I'm proud to welcome professionals, innovators, thought leaders and industry experts from all over the world to what has become the leading platform shaping the future of our sector.
The world around us continues to cha..
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