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Singapore explores use of driverless vehicles for street cleaning and rubbish collection
22nd of November 2016
Driverless vehicles could be used to clean the streets and clear rubbish in Singapore, after two government agencies jointly called a Request for Information (RFI) exercise seeking the industry's views.
The RFI, issued by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Ministry of Transport (MOT), is for the design and development of self-driving
US research reports antimicrobial copper touch surfaces effects
21st of November 2016
New research published in the American Journal of Infection Control reports antimicrobial copper touch surfaces installed in hospital patient rooms significantly reduced concentrations of bacteria, sustaining levels prescribed on completion of terminal cleaning.
Grinnell College’s associate professor of biology Shannon Hinsa-Leasure PhD,
Dutch company unveils giant outside vacuum cleaner to filter dirty air
18th of November 2016
Dutch inventors have unveiled what they claim to be the world's first giant outdoor air vacuum cleaner.
The eight-metre long purifying system is designed to be placed on top of buildings where it filters out tiny toxic particles from the atmosphere.
"It works like a big vacuum cleaner," said Henk Boersen, spokesman for the Envinity Group which
Sustainable cleanings - water workings
17th of November 2016
Water is a valuable commodity and an increasing number of sustainable cleaning companies are coming up with solutions that help to reduce its use. ECJ asks manufacturers about their latest – and smartest - water-saving products.
Sustainable companies are working towards achieving a vast number of admirable goals. They aim to reduce
ECJ launches first TV programme for the cleaning sector
17th of November 2016
ECJ has launched the first broadcast programme for the professional cleaning industry - European Cleaning Television, ECTV. The pilot episode is now available to watch here.
ECTV represents a breakthrough in how the industry receives information and offers a mix of news and features. Our aim is to become essential viewing for all parts of the
SC Johnson returns to I&I business
16th of November 2016
SC Johnson in the US has announced it is returning to the industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning business. It made the announcement during the recent ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America exhibition in Chicago.
"This is the right time to re-enter the I&I business," said Fisk Johnson, chairman and ceo of SC Johnson. "Our purchase of the Deb
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