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Cleaning crew killed in Miami jet crash
25th of September 2026
Five members of a Miami airport cleaning crew were killed earlier this month when an Amazon cargo jet smashed into their van.
Five other people were injured in the incident including the pilot and co-pilot. Three of the injured are still in hospital.
The cleaning team had apparently just completed an eight-hour shift when the Amazon jet overshot
Mopping made easy
24th of September 2026
Mopping is an arduous task, so what can be done to lighten the cleaner’s load? ECJ looks at the latest mopping systems that are easier to push, lighter to transport and less of a strain to wring out.
MANUAL MOPPING CAN BE physically demanding. The weight of the equipment, the repetitive movements required to use it and the need for frequent
Peartree wins International Green Apple Award
23rd of September 2026
Peartree Cleaning Services has won an International Green Apple Environment Award for demonstrating how business growth can be achieved alongside reductions in carbon emissions.
The company's entry, ‘Growing Greener: Decoupling Business Growth from Carbon', was recognised in the Service Industries category for Environmental Improvement. The
BICSc announces 2026 awards winners
22nd of September 2026
The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) announced the winners of its 2026 awards during a gala dinner in Northamptonshire last week.
The awards recognise individuals and teams for their achievements and contribution to the professional cleaning and hygiene sector - and BICSc reported a record number of entries this year.
"We were
Cleanology gains B Corp and EcoVadis recognition
22nd of September 2026
UK commercial cleaning company Cleanology has become B Corp certified and has received a Silver Medal from sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis.
B Corp certification, awarded by B Lab, assesses a company's social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability across areas including governance, workers, community, the
Sybron partners with Lime Sustainable Supplies on sustainability
21st of September 2026
Cleaning and hygiene supplier Sybron has formed a partnership with B Corp-certified Lime Sustainable Supplies (LSS), a data-driven supply chain business, to combine operational support with sustainability services for the hospitality sector.
Sybron's hospitality customers will have access to LSS' sustainability modelling, including lifecycle
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