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Google closes down its cleaning robot company
14th of March 2023
Google's high-tech offices in California have until recently been filled with robots tasked with cleaning, recycling and fulfilling various other duties.
But the company has now announced that it will be shutting down its robot arm as part of a major cost-cutting drive.
The 100-plus robots at Google's offices use cameras and machine-learning to
Toilet paper adding to 'forever chemicals' in wastewater: study
10th of March 2023
Toilet paper could be responsible for a significant proportion of the "forever chemicals" in wastewater, according to a new study.
And reducing levels of these potentially harmful substances is "critical", say researchers.
Forever chemicals, or PFAS, are found in items such as cosmetics, non-stick cookware and waterproof clothing. They have been
Read the latest edition of ECJ online now
6th of March 2023
You can now read the latest edition of ECJ on the website and via the app. Highlights include:
• Cleaning challenges 2023 - how is healthcare tackling today's hygiene demands?
• The regulation maze - clearing up confusion around antivirals
• Brexit - fresh uncertainty for UK businesses
• 'Green' cleaning - finding water
WISAG partners with start-up to deliver orders by e-cargo bike
1st of March 2023
In Germany, facility services company WISAG has been running a successful pilot phase in Frankfurt with start-up company OneSpot. As a systems provider for urban logistics, OneSpot supplies properties with cleaning materials by e-cargo bike.
The partnership has been so successful it has now been extended to Cologne and will reach Berlin later
Visitor registration opens for ISSA Pulire
28th of February 2023
Italian professional cleaning exhibition ISSA Pulire will take place from May 9-11 this year. And for the first time it will be in Milan, in a move from the Verona venue where it took place for many years.
Visitor registration is now open for the event, which will be held at Fiera Milano, Rho.
This year sees the introduction of a brand new area,
Hand-washing takes a dip in some Irish hospitals
27th of February 2023
Hand-washing is being carried out less rigorously at a number of hospitals in Ireland after reaching record levels during the pandemic, according to a report.
The HSE target is for 90 per cent compliance measured against 30 hand hygiene opportunities. These include: before and after a clean or aseptic procedure, before and after touching a
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