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Airbus reveals plans for urinals to replace some toilets on planes
1st of August 2016
Airbus, one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers, has said it is considering introducing the first ever urinals aboard its planes.
The company is in the process of updating its lavatories due to a fault with closing the door on some of its aircraft, and has floated the idea as part of the overhaul. An Airbus source said men's stand-up
ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America keynote speakers announced
29th of July 2016
The organisers of the ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America exhibition in Chicago this October have announced a line-up of three keynote speakers - former US Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill, comedian Dennis Miller, and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
Wednesday October 26, 8.00am - Rob O'Neill is co-founder of Your Grateful Nation, an organisation that provides
‘Sickness claims fall when office is supplied with hand sanitiser’
28th of July 2016
Healthcare claims for cold, flu and respiratory illnesses fell by nearly a quarter in a US office where a hand hygiene programme was implemented.
Alcohol-based hand sanitisers and sanitising wipes were supplied throughout the building and at employees' desks for one group of workers while a control group were given no access to the products.
Scientists create world's first self-cleaning metals
27th of July 2016
Using inspiration from nature, a team of European researchers has harnessed new photonics technology to develop the first fluid-repellent, antibacterial, metal surface. This could lead to self-cleaning saucepans, toilets, and dishwashers they say.
Taking their ideas from defence mechanisms found in plants such as the Lotus leaf, the High
How to ensure that the cleaning industry is awash with great leaders
26th of July 2016
Dr Ilham Kadri, president of the Diversey Care division at Sealed Air, writes her latest blog for ECJ. Here, she explains the secret to her success as an effective leader and how she actively encourages the promotion of employee advancement to leadership positions.
World's worst travel assignment takes in Europe's dirtiest places
25th of July 2016
A British travel presenter is in surprisingly good health after being sent on an excursion around Europe - licking its dirtiest and most germ-infested places.
Ian Wright's yucky tour included a trip with his tongue along an escalator handrail; sucking kindergarten toys; licking a handrail on an underground train; drinking from a
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