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Airline staff told to wear nappies and avoid toilets to reduce Covid risk
23rd of December 2020
Cabin crew on certain charter flights from China have been asked to avoid using the on-board toilets to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus.
And it has been suggested that they wear disposable nappies in order to avoid the need arising.
A 49-page document published by the Civil Aviation Administration of China provides detailed guidance on
Essity wins new sustainability accolades
22nd of December 2020
Tork manufacturer Essity has earned a place in the latest Dow Jones list, one of the most prestigious sustainability indices in the world.
And the global hygiene manufacturer has also been rated the joint most sustainable company in Sweden by the country's leading financial newspaper.
Essity qualified for inclusion in the 2020 Dow Jones
Public expects touch-free hand hygiene, suggests survey
21st of December 2020
The majority of people using washrooms in public spaces now want to see touch-free dispensers for hand sanitiser, says a recent survey carried out by Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP).
Conducted during the summer of 2020 as businesses began to reopen after lockdown, RCP's research discovered 93 per cent of people prefer to use no-touch hand
Technology & Marketing Awards winners announced
18th of December 2020
The winners have been announced for the very first Technology & Marketing Awards, which were launched specifically for the cleaning, hygiene and facilities management sectors.
Organised by LaCerta, the awards were free to enter and were a chance for marketing and PR professionals, leaders, ceo's or anyone working on exciting campaigns to
EU chemicals strategy must enable progress in sustainability, says AISE
17th of December 2020
AISE (International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products), the European organisation representing the detergents and maintenance products industry, has welcomed the European Commission's highly-anticipated Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability and its commitment to safety and sustainability, but reinforces the need for a
Visible cleaning 'key to consumer confidence'
16th of December 2020
From being a service that was kept behind the scenes, cleaning in public spaces is now proving to be a key factor in regaining consumer confidence.
That's according to independent research commissioned by facilities services provider ABM UK, exploring the perception of built environments with regards to the visibility of cleaners now compared to
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