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How did we clean during the Covid-19 pandemic?
10th of May 2023
This was the key question tackled by a European ESF project called ‘Pandemic Clean - Safe and Effective Cleaning in Pandemic Situations', which was co-funded by Erasmus+.
The aim of the research was to identify what kind of cleaning instructions were given in different countries during the pandemic.Throughout the spring and summer of 2022
Public toilet for dogs installed in Dublin
9th of May 2023
A public toilet for dogs has been installed in Dublin in a bid to promote responsible pet ownership.
A small rectangular area enclosed by a low wooden fence has been sectioned off beside a pavement on Seán McDermott Street in the northern part of Dublin's inner city.
The installation of the "doggy toilet" coincides with a residents'
Hand washing study highlights importance of washing with soap
8th of May 2023
Nearly a third of the world's population lack the facilities to wash their hands at home using soap and water, according to a new study.
However, promoting handwashing with soap could reduce the large endemic burden of respiratory disease.
The study, published in The Lancet and carried out by a global team of scientists, looks at how far hand
Almost two-thirds of employers set to hire ex-offenders in 2023, says Sodexo study
5th of May 2023
One in three (30 per cent) UK businesses in the private sector do not currently employ any ex-offenders, despite the majority (62 per cent) saying they are struggling to fill positions. Forty-three per cent report finding it difficult to fill in excess of 10 current vacancies.
This is according to a new study commissioned by Sodexo, the food
Entry deadline approaches for CMS Purus Innovation Award
3rd of May 2023
Exhibitors at this year's CMS Berlin show can now submit their entries to the CMS Purus Innovation Award (PIA). The deadline is fast approaching - May 31 is the final deadline.
There are six categories: Large Machines, Small Machines, Equipment, Washroom Hygiene, Digital Tools and Systems and Detergents. The judges will focus particularly on
Robot vacuum toys are now available for Australian children
28th of April 2023
A miniature vacuum robot is being sold as a children's toy in Australia. And parents are loving it.
The Kmart product has an average star rating of 4.3 out of five and mimics the design of popular robot vacuums on the market. And it performs very well, according to parents.
One shopper raved about her AUS $12 purchase on Facebook, demonstrating
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