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Dirty cleaning
7th of March 2017
A case of misuse of workers and government funds has tainted the reputation of Denmark’s second largest facility service company, reports ECJ correspondent Lotte Printz.
They were going to start a new life in Denmark. But for 149 poor Eastern Europeans their dreams turned into a nightmare. The Eastern Europeans were lured to Denmark by
Read ECJ February/March online now!
6th of March 2017
The February/March edition of ECJ is now available to read on the website.
Highlights this edition include:
• Cleaning London's diverse skyline
• Hygiene in healthcare
• Creating a greener world
• Safe scrubber dryers
Lavatory cleaner uses Twitter to make toilets more interesting
6th of March 2017
An enterprising contract cleaner is using social media to engage with the people who use the public washrooms she cleans.
Laura Napper owns Kent-based company Tenterden Twilight Commercial Cleaning. Besides holding the contract for several local office buildings her firm also has the job of cleaning several council-run toilet blocks.
Napper set
Japan - cleaning on the curriculum
3rd of March 2017
In previous editions of ECJ correspondent Bobbie van der List has brought an overview of the Japanese cleaning industry, illustrating the enormous importance people place on cleaning. Visiting the cleaners of the Shinkansen trains, for instance, provided an interesting insight into the thoroughness and efficiency of cleaners, but also their
Feminine hygiene - creating a positive experience
2nd of March 2017
ECJ takes a look at the issue of menstrual equity, a new movement calling for free, tax free and/or freely available sanitary products in all women’s washrooms. This drive could present opportunities for washroom service companies, and for distributors.
In the UK, the umbrella term Duty of Care applies to a range of regulations governing
ECTV episode three - Industry 4.0 focus
1st of March 2017
Episode three of EC Television - launched by ECJ last month - is now available to watch online. In this week’s episode, we cover the story of the world’s best paid cleaner, a man who is said to have earned over €200k a year. We also report on the Save the Cow campaign in Belgium, aimed at stopping litter getting into our food
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