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Germ-repelling fabrics mooted for aircraft seats
22nd of October 2021Aircraft-parts company Safran SA is conducting tests with hospitals on the efficacy of fabrics incorporating germ-repelling biocides.
The company is considering using such fabrics on aeroplane seats in a bid to reduce the time spent cleaning aeroplane cabins. Safran SA is also looking into the use of disinfectant sprays which could be applied to
RCP publishes Changing Workplaces report into the impact of Covid on business
21st of October 2021Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has published its ‘Changing Workplaces’ report into the complex changes the Covid-19 pandemic has spurred in workplaces and facilities across Europe.
The company developed the research program, it says, to help organisations take control and succeed in an environment where standards and
Have you read the latest edition of ECJ? It's now online
19th of October 2021The latest edition of ECJ is now available to read online or via the app.
Highlights include:
• European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards - latest news
• Business - are we heading towards a cashless economy?
• Sustainability - today's most pressing issues and priorities
• What are 'forever chemicals' and how much are they
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards - there’s still time to enter as deadline is extended
18th of October 2021There is still time to enter this year’s European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards, as the organisers have extended the deadline to November 22. Entries are invited from service providers, manufacturers and distributors across Europe.
The awards are a celebration of excellence in the professional cleaning industry. As the only pan-European
RCP announces recycling heroes
14th of October 2021Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has announced this year's Love Recycling Heroes, celebrating the heroes of commercial recycling and sustainability across Europe - part of its ongoing, Love Recycling programme.
Two leading heroes were awarded the highest status of Glass heroes and £500 each to donate to the sustainability charity of
Gary Fage installed as new master of Worshipful Company
13th of October 2021Gary Fage, managing director of Janitorial Express and director of Jangro in the UK, has been officially installed as master of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) at a ceremony in London.
Fage has been a WCEC member for 20 years, and closely involved with most WCEC committees for the past three years.
He is particularly