Essity has joined the Unstereotype Alliance, a thought and action platform convened by UN Women. Assembled by UN Women, a division within the United Nations (UN) dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment, the Unstereotype Alliance seeks to use advertising as a vehicle to drive positive change by eradicating harmful stereotypes. According to a press release, Essity has ...
Commercial floor care is a lucrative niche requiring more than technical skills. It also demands a smart sales strategy that sets you apart. Whether you specialize in carpet, hard floors, or both, you must know how to target, connect, and impress your prospects. There are many intricacies to targeting commercial cleaning prospects for carpet and ...
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) will present a complimentary webinar for all IICRC Certified Firms on crime scene cleanup on April 18 at 2:00 p.m. CT. Hosted by Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, Senior Director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, and David Oakes, IICRC vice chair of standards, ...
Earlier this month, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) began seeking feedback regarding the next version (v5) of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. Steve Ashkin, president of The Ashkin Group LLC and an advocate for sustainability within the cleaning industry, recently shared his thoughts on why he views LEED v5 as a setback ...
In recognition of Earth Day, which takes place April 22, ABCO Products Corp. has shared a series of tips for facilities on how they can boost sustainability and help support the planet. ABCO’s suggestions include: Promote waste reduction and recycling. Implementing a waste reduction program can help decrease the amount of waste sent to landfills, lowering greenhouse gas ...
ISSA announced the recipients of the 2024 ISSA Outstanding Government Service Awards during the association’s Clean Advocacy Summit. The award recipients were selected by ISSA with input from its Government Affairs Advisory Committee. The recipients of this year’s awards are Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox and U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-7). “ISSA thanks Representative Spanberger and Governor ...
Proctor & Gamble (P&G), parent company of Proctor & Gamble Professional (P&G PRO), has donated nearly US$290,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) Canada. The donation, part of P&G’s Tide brand’s Loads of Hope initiative, was made in recognition of National Laundry Day (April 15). The funds will be used to enhance and expand laundry programs at RMHC ...
Veritiv Corp. has acquired substantially all the assets of AmeriPac LLC and AmeriPac Pennsylvania LLC. Established in 1989, AmeriPac provides turnkey contract packaging and fulfillment services in a variety of high-growth segments, including the personal care and cosmetics markets. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. "The acquisition of the AmeriPac business complements our ...
Pedro Pinto, general manager of the Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel, was named the winner of the 2024 European Hotel Management Association (EHMA) Sustainability Award by Diversey. The 13th-annual award honors an EHMA organization that successfully implements an innovative sustainability program. A jury of hospitality and sustainability experts, including Daniel Daggett, Diversey vice president of corporate sustainability, ...
In today’s fast-paced world, where health and safety have taken center stage, the significance of maintaining a clean and safe environment cannot be overstated. Among the most effective ways to ensure this is by measuring surface cleanliness, monitoring indoor air quality, and adequately storing chemicals and cleaning products. These practices are not just about maintaining ...
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