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Augmented reality - the next big thing in cleaning?
7th of February 2017
Pokemon Go revolutionised the gaming world when it exploded on to our lives last summer. Could augmented reality now have a similar impact on the cleaning industry? ECJ's Ann Laffeaty talks to Martin Cudzilo, developer of the AR-Check system.
Pokemon Go was a major craze when it was released worldwide in 2016. Suddenly our streets were filled
Meet Moptimus Prime, the new hospital robot cleaner
6th of February 2017
A UK hospital has shown its lighter side by "employing" a robot cleaner in the shape of an ambulance.
The machine is currently patrolling the corridors of Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon. It has been dubbed Moptimus Prime - a play on the fictional Transformers' character Optimus Prime - following a Twitter poll.
The robotic scrubber dryer
Swap soap for liquid handwash in war on superbugs, says health watchdog
3rd of February 2017
People should stop using bars of soap and switch to liquid soap in the war against superbugs, according to official advice.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the UK claims that liquid soap and tepid running water are the key to good hand hygiene.
Deputy chief executive Professor Gillian Leng cites two reasons for NICE
Watch the first episode of EC Television now!
31st of January 2017
EC Television - the world's first news programme for the professional cleaning sector from ECJ - is now available to watch online.
Series one will be broadcast fortnightly from today and will include news, features and insight from business leaders.
The first episode highlights the latest news from the professional cleaning sector before
Launch for CMS Purus Innovation Awards
30th of January 2017
The organisers of the CMS Berlin cleaning exhibition, which takes place from September 19-22, have announced their plans for this year's Purus Awards. They will now become the Purus Innovation Awards.
The new awards programme will recognise 'intelligent products and solutions'. Exhibitors at the exhibiton will be invited to submit entries in six
Sodexo earns highest marks in RobecoSAM’s Sustainability Yearbook
27th of January 2017
Global facilities services provider Sodexo has been awarded Gold Class distinction in RobecoSAM's annual ‘Sustainability Yearbook 2017'. This is the 10th consecutive year the company has been ranked as the top-scoring company in its sector.
This recognition reflects Sodexo's long-term mission of contributing to the economic, social and
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