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Some washroom visitors in China must now watch an ad to get toilet paper
22nd of October 2025
A video posted online has revealed that some public washrooms in China are only giving out toilet tissue once the visitor has watched an ad on their phone.
People using the washrooms in question are required to scan a QR code displayed on a wall-mounted toilet roll dispenser. Once they have done so, the code directs their smartphone to an advert
Grigeo Group enters German market with acquisition of Huchtemeier Papier
21st of October 2025
Lithuania-based paper producerGrigeo Group is expeanding into Western Europe with its acquisition of Huchtemeier Papier in Germany. The deal, it says, opens up the group's largest European market and new expansion opportunities in Germany and the neighbouring countries.
Based in Dortmund, Huchtemeier Papier is a family-owned business with over
Italian city proposes daily fee for tourists who bring dogs
20th of October 2025
An Italian city is planning to levy a charge on tourists who bring their dogs on holiday with them.
The draft law stipulates that anyone who brings their dog into Bolzano - the provincial capital of South Tyrol - must pay €1.50 per animal per night for the privilege. Residents will also face an annual ownership fee of around €100.
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BICSc award winners celebrate success
17th of October 2025
In the UK, the winners of the annual BICSc awards were announced during a gala dinner in Northamptonshire recently.
Group managing director Neil Spencer-Cook said: "The BICSc Awards 2025 were an outstanding success. It was fantastic to be able to celebrate the very best in the cleaning industry and honour the incredible individuals and teams who
Hygienalia conference to focus on the future
16th of October 2025
The Spanish professional cleaning event Hygienalia will take place in Madrid from November 4-6 - with a conference taking place alongside the trade exhibition.
On November 4 the agenda will feature activities organised by the industry associationsAFELIN and ISSA, along with a presentation from Adriana Martín, project manager at IGM
EFCI news: MEPs vote to move away from lowest price in public procurement
15th of October 2025
The European Parliament has approved a non-binding own-initiative report on revising the EU public procurement directives, drafted by MEP Piotr Mu?ller (ECR, Poland) - reports EFCI from Brussels.
The report outlines the EU Parliament's priorities for the legislative overhaul of the public procurement rules, expected to start in the third quarter
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