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Poland promotes nanotechnology
25th of October 2011
A Polish company has been among the first in the cleaning sector to apply metallic nanoparticles in its chemicals – writes ECJ reporter Marek Kowalski.
Nanotechnology is a branch science and materials engineering dealing with nanostructure and nanomaterials production ranging in size from 0.1 to 100 nm. The name itself is derived from the
New working methods affect Dutch cleaning operations
25th of October 2011
ECJ correspondent Anton Duisterwinkel reports on ‘The New World of Work’ in the Netherlands and the effect it can have on cleaning operations.
The New World of Work is rapidly becoming popular for office workers in the Netherlands. Working at the time and place that is most convenient for the worker is one of the central themes in the
FEP commits to sustainability
25th of October 2011
French contract cleaning trade association FEP has developed a programme aimed at helping businesses to implement sustainable development. Christian Bouzols reports.
Eleven cleaning companies in the central region of France are taking part in a sustainable development programme organised by the Fédération des Entreprises de
Iceland on the road to the EU
15th of September 2011Iceland has started accession talks to join the EU, setting off a process that could take several years and hit stumbling blocks over fishing rules and debt.
The early phase of talks should proceed smoothly, because unlike other EU hopefuls in the western Balkans, Iceland comes to the negotiating table well prepared in many areas thanks to its
Delicate by nature
15th of September 2011
German correspondent Thomas Schulte-Marxloh looks at how modern architecture is affected by sustainability policies.
Sustainability, environment, nature and purity have become key words in our modern world. Contemporary examples of architecture are supposed to reflect this shift from a disposable society to a sustainable, environmental friendly
Blowing leaves
15th of September 2011
Correspondent Tom Crockford reports from Helsinki in Finland on the problems caused by the use of leaf blowers.
The autumn always used to be considered by many as being the ‘quiet’ season. But that was before leaf blowers came along. The gentle autumn sun still shimmers on brightly coloured leaves, and the season continues to instil a
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