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Like-minded partners
15th of October 2010Sustainability is not a subject only to be addressed by manufacturers – contract cleaners and distributors have their key role to play in driving the industry as a whole towards a more sustainable future. In the first part of this special report, ECJ editor Michelle Marshall looks at the example of Principle Cleaning Services, a privately
Water - a most powerful detergent?
15th of October 2010
Is the power of water sufficient for cleaning? More often than not, this may be true. While the role of electric ‘activation’ of water in cleaning remains unclear, the use of plain tap water as an effective cleaning means, or detergent, is increasing markedly. Anton Duisterwinkel writes exclusively for ECJ.
Water is the natural
A supporting role
15th of October 2010
Support services such as transport, distribution, logistics and storage all have an important impact on a company’s sustainability. Ann Laffeaty looks at how companies are reducing their environmental impact in these areas.
Many companies are now buying heavily into the concept of sustainability. They are sourcing raw materials wisely and
Who is the most sustainable of them all?
15th of October 2010
Now that sustainability is a primary focus for most companies, how can they differentiate themselves from one another in a market crowded with the same messages?
The concept of sustainability was only developed a few short decades ago, but already it is everywhere. Companies that yesterday declared themselves to be 'green' or
Formalising food hygiene
15th of October 2010The Eurostars Grand Marina is a five-star hotel in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. European Cleaning Journal editor Michelle Marshall visited to see how health and safety standards in food safety and water hygiene are being monitored and upheld using a risk management system called Cristal developed by Check Safety First.
Foreign holidays and
Style over budget?
15th of October 2010
Writing exclusively for ECJ, floor machine manufacturer Truvox International explains how cleaning budget should play a central part in determining the choice of hard floor surfaces.
Large, stylish office buildings, hotels, conference centres all have a way of inducing architects to think big when it comes to the floors. We have all been
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