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The one that flu away
25th of November 2010
Are the effects of swine flu still being felt in the hand hygiene market? Or has the threat of a global pandemic been largely forgotten by the public? ECJ finds out.
The term 'swine flu' is rarely mentioned these days, but only a year ago the prospect of a winter pandemic resulting in thousands of deaths was causing worldwide panic. Airline
Smart dispensing
15th of October 2010
Light sensors, motion sensors, metered dispensing…… today’s air freshener systems are becoming smarter all the time. Ann Laffeaty looks at some of the latest technology that has been designed to make air fresheners both more intelligent and less intrusive – and finds whether they offer any other advantages to the
Sustainability core to values
15th of October 2010Since it was founded in 1980 Ecover has been dedicated to developing and producing effective and ecological cleaning products made from plant-based and mineral ingredients. This is a company that has not become sustainable in line with changing trends – it led the way in sustainable business practices. ECJ editor Michelle Marshall visited
Like-minded partners
15th of October 2010Sustainability is not a subject only to be addressed by manufacturers – contract cleaners and distributors have their key role to play in driving the industry as a whole towards a more sustainable future. In the first part of this special report, ECJ editor Michelle Marshall looks at the example of Principle Cleaning Services, a privately
Water - a most powerful detergent?
15th of October 2010
Is the power of water sufficient for cleaning? More often than not, this may be true. While the role of electric ‘activation’ of water in cleaning remains unclear, the use of plain tap water as an effective cleaning means, or detergent, is increasing markedly. Anton Duisterwinkel writes exclusively for ECJ.
Water is the natural
A supporting role
15th of October 2010
Support services such as transport, distribution, logistics and storage all have an important impact on a company’s sustainability. Ann Laffeaty looks at how companies are reducing their environmental impact in these areas.
Many companies are now buying heavily into the concept of sustainability. They are sourcing raw materials wisely and
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