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Free sustainability guide highlights green opportunities
12th of July 2018A free best practice sustainability guide, highlighting both the challenges to and opportunities for the green transformation of businesses, has been launched by Julius Rutherfoord & Co. Entitled ‘A Secure Approach to Workplace Sustainability', the guide highlights practical, green measures and includes a checklist for how businesses can
2018 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards - closing date just days away
11th of July 2018Have you submitted your entry to the 2018 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards, organised by ECJ? If not, visit the website now at www.echawards.com, choose your categories and complete your entry form. The closing date is next Friday, July 20.
There are 11 categories designed to recognise success and reward excellence in the cleaning and
Hospital room items left off cleaning list may contain dangerous bacteria
11th of July 2018A presentation at the recently Annual Conference of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) in the US highlighted the importance of the cleaning checklists provided to cleaning staff in most hospitals.
Terminal cleaning between patients is pivotal in eliminating contamination. At Summit Health, a hospital in
Brexit drives skilled workers from UK
10th of July 2018Skilled European workers played a crucial role in lifting Britain out of its economic doldrums, contributing billions of pounds each year in much-needed tax revenues. Since the Brexit vote, however, they have been leaving in droves. Hartley Milner looks at the impact of the exodus on one of the UK’s world-leading sectors.
Britain’s
Airport cleaning - how to be the world’s best
9th of July 2018A Japanese airport recently hit the headlines when a staff member was pictured dusting off pieces of luggage on a baggage carousel. This is just one example of how dedicated Japanese people are to maintaining their environment and keeping it clean. ECJ correspondent Bobbie van der List visited the cleanest airport in the world – Haneda in
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2017 winner - Derrycourt
6th of July 2018Founded in 1992 and based in Dublin, Ireland, Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists was declared the winner in the Excellence in Client/Contractor Partnerships category at the 2017 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards. It won the award for its work with FBD insurance company.
Family-owned Derrycourt operates according to a set of core values: family