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Lucart joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular Economy 100 (CE100) network
15th of November 2018
As part of its commitment to the circular economy Italian tissue group Lucart has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundations CE100 network, a pre-competitive innovation programme established to enable organisations to develop new opportunities and realise their circular economy ambitions faster.
Launched in 2010, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation aims
US exploding toilet flush systems recalled after causing injuries
14th of November 2018
More than a million toilet-flushing systems have been recalled in the US after a spate of cistern explosions across North America and Canada.
The explosions relating to the Flushmate II 501-B model led to two dozen injuries, with one customer having to undergo foot surgery after the incident. Property damage to the tune of US$710,000 has also
2018 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards winners to be announced on Thursday
13th of November 2018
There are now just two days to go until the winners of the 2018 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards are announced in Berlin. The awards ceremony will take place at the Hotel Palace on Thursday evening and there is still time to book your ticket to the event.
Thirty-six leading service providers, manufacturers and distributors have made the
UK budget heralds cut in business rates for public toilets
12th of November 2018
The provision of public toilets across the UK could soon be improved following an announcement in the nation's recent budget.
Chancellor Philip Hammond declared that owners of washroom facilities will no longer be required to pay business rates. The new ruling will apply to all standalone facilities for public use whether these are publicly or
Cleaning supplies firm opens rewards-based recycling centres in Indonesia
9th of November 2018
SC Johnson is teaming up with environmental organisation Plastic Bank to open a number of plastic recycling centres across Indonesia. And local people will be offered incentives to encourage their use.
Plastic Bank's goal is to reduce the current global ocean plastic crisis. The two organisations have linked up with the aim of increasing
Irish Contract Cleaning Association presents industry awards
8th of November 2018
The Irish Contract Cleaning Association (ICCA) presented its industry awards in Dublin recently.
There were over 250 cleaning professionals at the event, where chair Avril McCarthy acknowledged the vital role played in the industry by cleaning site operatives and supervisors.
The independently judged awards recognise service excellence in the
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