ECJ EUROPEAN Cleaning Journal

Today, you've walked what feels like miles, spoken to hundreds of people and likely found solutions to the latest challenges in your business. Or maybe you've been showcasing your products and services, answered many enquiries and have already gathered great leads. Either way, you've probably seen some great examples of industry leading innovation but have you heard about the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards which will be taking place in Barcelona in September?

Technological advances have the power to change many aspects of our lives and there are many examples when a new idea or method has helped to re-shape the way we work. Like many industries, the cleaning sector is striving to make more efficient use of resources and reduce waste. There are a growing number of initiatives that are being adopted by professional cleaning contractors to reduce their carbon footprint, while at the same time helping client organisations to cut costs, and build their reputations for corporate responsibility.

With great advances in technology, there are new ways to reduce your carbon footprint; there are dedicated systems to monitor and better manage energy usage, which can be high within the sector. Remote monitoring is another trend contributing to sustainable practices, resulting in a greater shift towards planned maintenance.

Due to greater availability of data, companies are developing systems of predictive maintenance which can monitor cleaning provision more effectively.

If you or your business are pushing the boundaries with innovation and implementing technological initiatives which are showing results and trimming the fat off your operations, why not come along to Barcelona, this September, at the inaugural European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards. Submit your entry and it could be your name which will be receiving the pan-European accolade and securing your position as an industry leader.

For the full list of criteria and entry guidelines or to book your place at the awards, please visit www.ecj-awards.com