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Plastics - global enemy number one
19th of November 2018
Once our flexible friend, plastic is now global public enemy number one. We are told we must cut back on its use in every area of our lives if we are to save the oceans, and that includes in the workplace. Hartley Milner reports on how SMEs can strike a powerful blow in the fight against plastic pollution.
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European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2018 - congratulations to all our winners!
16th of November 2018
Europe's cleaning and hygiene leaders came together last night to celebrate the best in the industry at the annual European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards. The 2018 winners were revealed at a glittering awards dinner at the Hotel Palace in Berlin.
The awards, which recognise standards of excellence in the professional cleaning industry, are the
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
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