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Tork manufacturer SCA in Sweden CSR initiative
31st of October 2012Tork manufacturer SCA has been working to improve hygiene in nursery schools as part of its CSR work in Sweden. The company recently ran a pilot study in collaboration with the Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control at two regional nurseries near Gothenburg. The aim of the study was to reduce the spread of infections in nurseries where
DiBO high pressure cleaners are energy saving
31st of October 2012All new DiBO JMB-M hot water high pressure cleaners feature an industrial diesel engine with intercooling. This system uses the existing feed water from the built-in 500 litre water tank to cool off the engine so water from the tank is preheated - resulting in an energy saving of as much as 15 per cent on the boiler’s fuel.
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bpi.recycled products saves ink on refuse sacks
31st of October 2012Building on the green credentials of its Green Sack range of 100 per cent recycled refuse sacks, bpi.recycled products has introduced an ink saving initiative.
The company has replaced the solid colour brand logo on its Green Sack range with a more eco-conscious ‘outline’ logo. Since its introduction in May of this year, the scheme
History of cleanliness in healthcare
31st of October 2012In the third part of our special series looking back at the history of hygiene, ECJ looks back at when the consequences of bad hygiene first became apparent in hospitals and other healthcare institutions, and how proper practices were put in place.
In modern Europe we like to think we can take it for granted that our hospitals are clean, hygienic
How to choose cost-effective floor solutions
30th of October 2012Cleaning professionals and facility managers are increasingly confronted with budgets under pressure while cleaning standards become more stringent every day. So how do you choose the best solution and what challenges play a crucial role in the decision? Floor care solutions manufacturer Tennant offers an overview.
Faced with cleaning
Cilmas Evolution 360 in battery or electric
30th of October 2012The new Handy Evolution 360 floor washer and dryer from Cilmas is available in battery or electric models. The company says it has been designed to be as easy as possible for the operator to clean, thanks to the new disk brush concept.
Thanks to a simple lever the brush can be directed away from the traditional central position to the right or