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Mitie awarded gold for CO2 reduction
13th of November 2019
Facilities services group Mitie has been recognised for its success in reducing the carbon emissions of its fleet, by being awarded Gold Certification by Masternaut. Across its whole fleet in the UK it cut CO2 by 770 tonnes - the equivalent to planting almost 800 trees.
Among the initiatives it has introduced is the Driver Risk Management
CSSA seeks most innovative products
12th of November 2019
The Cleaning Support Services Association's (CSSA) in the UK has launched its Innovation Showcase for 2020, which seeks to celebrate the cleaning industry's most innovative products, services and initiatives.
Businesses and organisations operating throughout the cleaning industry are now invited to enter their products, services and initiatives.
Ecocleen buys Regency Cleaning Services
11th of November 2019
Services provider Ecocleen in the UK has completed the acquisition of Regency Cleaning Services in a deal worth up to €2.9 million.
The successful takeover will enable the company to increase its presence within key sectors such as education and motor retail, while expanding its nationwide franchise network.
"Regency Cleaning Services is a
ISS Zero Waste Challenge exceeds target
8th of November 2019
To coincide with World Environment Day recently, facilities services provider ISS held its third annual Zero Waste Challenge (ZWC). Over 90,000 items were saved from being consigned to waste bins, exceeding the goal of 80,000 items.
ZWC began in 2016 as a waste reduction campaign in ISS for clients, partners and individuals. This year the
Venice LiFE event
7th of November 2019
In Italy, the association covering the cleaning, hygiene and facilities services sector - Confindustria Servizi Hygiene, Cleaning & Facility Services, Labour Safety Solutions - is to hold its annual two-day LiFE conference in Venice from November 21-22.
The first day will focus on the issues of a labour-intensive sector and the evolution of
BICSc award winners announced
6th of November 2019
The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) announced the winners of its annual awards recently.
The judging panel said: "This year we received the largest number of entries to date. The commitment to BICSc standards continues to overwhelm us year on year. What's even more important than the qualities of the finalists and winners, are the
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