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Cleaning trolleys in the spotlight
10th of January 2024
A recent news story concerning US superstar Taylor Swift plunged cleaning trolleys unexpectedly into the spotlight. But manufacturers had already been quietly raising the profile of this sector and coming up with smart new designs and aesthetically-pleasing products. Are we entering a new era of glam trolleys, asks Ann Laffeaty?
CLEANING TROLLEYS
UNI Global survey - working around the clock
9th of January 2024
During the summer, a ground-breaking international survey of cleaners commissioned by UNI Global Union and UNI Europa, shed light on the significant challenges faced by cleaning professionals who work irregular and unsocial shifts. The survey, which received responses from over 2,500 cleaners in 32 countries across six continents, highlights the
Skills make for a sustainable future
5th of January 2024
In the UK, Lynn Webster reports from an event focusing on business responsibilities in key areas.
With so much media traffic and business responsibilities around the economy, climate change and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) specifically, these were the theme of the recent Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA) autumn
General mood less positive
4th of January 2024
ECJ’s Katja Scholz in Germany tells us about the autumn survey of the contract cleaning sector.
Hot off the press, the Federal Association of Contract Cleaners (BIV) presented the results of its current autumn business survey in October, showing the overall mood in the sector along with market forecasts and sales expectations. This survey
Being equipped for the green transition
3rd of January 2024
As cleaning firms strive to be more sustainable, they need training, writes Christian Bouzols in France.
In their journey towards ever better environmental practices, cleaning companies need to do more than just use ecologically certified products and green ways of working, all of which are already much used in the sector.
In answer to that
A spirit of initiative brings success
2nd of January 2024
From Italy Anna Garbagna brings the inspiring story of cleaning industry legend Luigi Marfella.
His name is Luigi Marfella and he is the protagonist of a story worth telling. The son of a lady janitor who worked in a state school, he has always associated his passion for the cleaning world to his moments of childhood when, following his mother in
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