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Autonomous cleaning robot brushes away solar panel dust as it rolls
18th of August 2023
A Sicilian technology startup has developed an autonomous robot which is said to be able to reduce solar panel maintenance and cleaning costs by up to 80 per cent.
When substances such as dust, dirt or sand are allowed to settle on solar panel surfaces they can significantly reduce the panels' efficiency.
However, full yield may be restored by
The robot co-operative
17th of August 2023
How happy are cleaning staff about using robot assistants? ECJ looks at the human-robot relationship and asks manufacturers and cleaning companies how they can help to improve it.
THE ROBOTS ARE COMING. And human cleaners are increasingly having to learn to work alongside them. But do they appreciate the labour-saving potential that cleaning
Building Skills Partnership - helping California’s most vulnerable frontline workers
16th of August 2023
Luis Sandoval is executive director of the Building Skills Partnership in California, USA. She tells us about the organisation’s work in helping improve the lives of property service employees in low-wage industries.
In the face of continual social inequality, stagnating wages, and an economic recovery from a global pandemic, many workers in
Jangro partners with SYR to create sustainable solution
15th of August 2023
UK and Ireland network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors Jangro is partnering with product manufacturer SYR in a new sustainability initiative. The new project is designed to strengthen Jangro's existing Circular programme.
Jangro Circular aims to reduce waste by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible. As
A.I.S.E. since 1952 - the history of a sustainable industry
14th of August 2023
This year A.I.S.E. celebrates the strength of its network and achievements over 70 years of cooperation through the European association. Aisling O’Kane writes for ECJ about the organisation’s history.
In 70 years since its establishment in 1952, A.I.S.E. has grown from a handful of associations collaborating to secure the
Luton Airport passengers face ‘toilet hell’ as cleaners strike over pay
10th of August 2023
Luton Airport cleaners are planning to take strike action this month over a pay dispute.
The walkouts will mean that the airport's toilets will remain unserviced and that all communal areas will not be cleaned during the two separate 24-hour strike periods.
The first strike is due to begin at 6.30am today, August 11, while the second is
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