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Research indicates reduction in beach littering
8th of October 2018
Results from a comparison beach cleaning and litter surveying programme in the UK indicate levels of seaside rubbish have decreased.
The study was carried out by Cromwell Polythene as part of its 35th anniversary activity and to mark Recycle Week recently. The company did similar research a year ago and 2018 results suggest shows reduced levels
'Life threatening' bacteria found on our money
4th of October 2018
UK research that put money under the microscope to determine what is really lurking in our wallets has revealed some unpleasant results.
Dr Paul Matewele, professor of microbiology at London Metropolitan University and his students took 36 samples from a random selection of all denominations of coins and notes. The microbiologists studied the
Future-proofing for distributors
1st of October 2018
Joanne Gilliard is chief executive officer (ceo) of Jangro, one of the largest cleaning and hygiene products distribution groups in the UK and Ireland. She speaks exclusively to ECJ editor Michelle Marshall about the challenges and opportunities facing suppliers, and how this part of the cleaning sector is moving forward to safeguard its
Breedweer social enterprise - making people happy
28th of September 2018
Social enterprise cleaning services company Breedweer is based in the Netherlands and headed up by Jack Stuifbergen, a man with a vision of making a true social impact with his business. The company won the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards Workforce award in 2017 for its policies concerning employee relationships, training and diversity
Tennant Company in agreement to acquire Gaomei in China
27th of September 2018
US-based professional cleaning machines and solutions producer Tennant Company has signed an agreement to acquire Gaomei Cleaning Equipment Company, a privately owned manufacturer of commercial cleaning systems based in China.
Gaomei is a family-run business founded in 1997 and it offers cleaning machines and equipment including single disc
Hundreds protest in New Delhi against sewer cleaner deaths
26th of September 2018
The relatives of thousands of Indians who have died cleaning sewers protested in New Delhi yesterday reports Reuters, aiming to stop the practice of workers entering underground conduits to unclog drains and remove waste with their bare hands.
Hundreds of protesters shouted slogans accusing the government of delaying compensation for sewer
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