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Cleaners to carry out health checks on care home patients
10th of October 2012
Cleaners in care facilities in Western Australia are to be trained to carry out basic health checks such as taking temperatures and dressing wounds.
The aim of the government-funded move is to leave health professionals free to address more complex medical issues. But critics claim that investment into increased numbers of medical staff would be
My view for the future is crystal clear, says Chidichimo
8th of October 2012
Pedro Chidichimo of Diversey, which is part of Sealed Air, writes his latest exclusive blog for ECJ. He says he has a clear view of how the industry will change in the near future.
A solution to supermarket trolley germs
4th of October 2012
A transparent film claimed to eliminate the problem of potentially harmful bacteria growing on supermarket trolley handles has just been launched on the market.
VanCom AntiBac clear film uses silver-ion technology to disrupt the cell walls and DNA in bacteria to prevent them from growing and multiplying.
In a recent study conducted by the
Kimberly-Clark celebrates sustainability award wins
2nd of October 2012
Kimberly-Clark has won a host of awards acknowledging its commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.
The US-based company won the 2012 Circle of Excellence award from the Distribution Business Management Association (DBMA), an American business and academic forum. It was given for leadership in sustainability and environmentally
The death of office working?
1st of October 2012
Is the office set to become redundant? Well, perhaps not – but its role at the heart of business is certainly undergoing radical change with the emergence of a new technology-led trend. Hartley Milner reports on the rapid rise of flexible working.
The great office breakout is unstoppable. Desk-bound employees across a range of industries
"Manufacturers must understand customer needs"
28th of September 2012
Markus Asch, vice chairman of the management board at cleaning equipment manufacturer Kärcher and president of EUnited Cleaning, writes his latest blog for the ECJ website. He discusses why manufacturers must work harder to understand their customers' needs before developing new products.
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