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Cleaners’ podcast enters fourth year
6th of June 2024
German contract cleaning association BIV has a new content focus for its podcast, reports Katja Scholz.
Joining in the discussion on sociopolitical questions – that is the challenge for the skilled trades sector with the largest workforce in Germany. The ‘Showpiece’ podcast of the Federal Association of Contract Cleaners (BIV)
Green is the new black
4th of June 2024
The cleaning industry gathers at a seminar with a ‘green’ focus. Lotte Printz in Denmark reports from the event.
As the conference auditorium is filling up this early spring Friday, there are various reliable indicators that this is a ‘green’ event. Some seminar goers are flashing shirts and bags made from recycled tea
UK industry tackles modern slavery
3rd of June 2024
From the UK, Lynn Webster tell us about a renewed focus on the impact and evidence of modern slavery.
There has been a recharged focus of the impact and evidence of modern slavery coming through the cleaning industry. It is driven through the launch of industry led initiatives; as headlined at a recent trade show and the publication of studies of
A.I.S.E. appoints Alexis Van Maercke as director general
31st of May 2024
A.I.S.E. has been the voice of the European detergents and maintenance products industry since 1952. Alexis Van Maercke became director general in January 2024. The association’s senior communications manager Aisling O’Kane spoke to him about his plans for the organisation in the coming years and writes this exclusive piece for
EFCI unveils manifesto for the future of the cleaning industry
30th of May 2024
EFCI, the European federation representing the cleaning and facility management industry organised an event recently to present its Manifesto ahead of the European elections of next June. More than 50 guests, including policymakers, representatives of the business community and social partner organisations gathered in Brussels to participate in a
When a home becomes a business
23rd of April 2024
From Italy, Anna Garbagna tells us about the growth of cleaning business in short-term rental properties.
Among the many effects of the pandemic, there has certainly been an increase in short rentals, today a sector of great interest. In addition to hosting healthcare professionals during the health emergency, the short rental has guaranteed
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