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Veolia Westminster recycles 56 per cent of waste at Pride in London
7th of August 2025
In London, international water, waste and energy management specialist Veolia in achieved a recycling rate of 56 per cent in one of Westminster's largest clean-up operations of the year - Pride.
Veolia's team members worked shifts before, during and after the parade, collecting just over 26 tonnes of litter from the streets, with 14.7 tonnes
Peartree achieves EcoVadis Gold
6th of August 2025
In the UK, Peartree Cleaning Serviceshas achieved a Gold rating from EcoVadis - a testimony to the company's commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
EcoVadis is the global standard for resilient, sustainable supply chains. It provides a comprehensive framework to evaluate sustainability performance covering four key
Vebego Germany signs Diversity Charter
5th of August 2025
Facilities services provider Vebego Germany has reinforced its commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and family-friendly policies by signing the Diversity Charter and joining the "Success Factor Family" network. These steps form part of the company's broader strategy to foster a more inclusive workplace culture.
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Less wasteful wiping
4th of August 2025
Sustainability continues to rank high on company agendas. But many of today’s wipers are designed to be thrown away after use. ECJ looks at how manufacturers of wipes and cloths are striving to reduce wastefulness in the workshop.
WIPING TASKS WERE ONCE exclusively carried out with textiles. Rags and laundered cloths would be reused
Window cleaning - change and responsibility
1st of August 2025
Like almost all industries, window cleaning and commercial cleaning are closely linked to the general economic situation. Economic fluctuations, digitalisation, the ongoing shortage of skilled workers and uncertain raw material and energy prices all influence market developments.
Since the pandemic, and even before, the requirements of both
New system in Taiwan set to monitor medics’ hand washing
31st of July 2025
A new detection system designed to monitor healthcare workers' hand hygiene compliance is being piloted at a Taiwan hospital.
The system uses Bluetooth sensors to detect healthcare workers' locations and identify soap-and-water handwashing events. It also measures handwashing duration and incorporates pressure sensors to detect the use of
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