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Big Win in CA – Janitorial Workloading Bill Changed to Study

By |2024-09-23T10:06:40-05:00September 23, 2024|

On September 22, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law janitorial-workloading legislation AB 2364 as a study bill, marking a major shift from the original legislative proposal, which would have established an arbitrary and costly 2,000 square-feet per hour production-rate limit for cleaning workers. The enacted legislation will increase the cost of harassment-prevention training required in ...

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3M’s “Green Works” docuseries spotlights how green jobs can help drive a more sustainable future

By |2024-09-19T08:49:40-05:00September 19, 2024|

Collaboration with Work on Climate will address the critical need for more green talent and provide resources for professionals 3M to emphasize importance of inspiring the workforce, closing the skills gap and developing a green economy talent pipeline during New York Climate Week events PAUL, Minn., Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M is premiering a ...

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EPA Unveils Additional Safer Choice Label for Safer, More Sustainable Cleaning for Outdoor Use

By |2024-09-18T13:54:27-05:00September 18, 2024|

Today, Sept. 18, as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to prevent pollution and empower people to find products with ingredients that are safer for public health and the environment, the agency launched an Outdoor Use Safer Choice label. This new label expands on EPA’s existing Safer Choice label and would identify outdoor ...

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Universal Bathroom Cleaner Challenge Brief

By |2024-09-18T11:36:37-05:00September 18, 2024|

Universal Bathroom Cleaner Challenge Brief What we’re looking for We aim to make bathroom cleaning easier and simpler, so we want a cleaning agent that can do it all! We're looking for one product that can remove all stains and odors in the bathroom. Conventional cleaners usually tackle different jobs with different formulas: mold stains ...

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William “Bill” Gradinger passed away peacefully

By |2024-09-18T11:26:50-05:00September 18, 2024|

William "Bill" Gradinger passed away peacefully in the morning hours of August 29th, 2024, at age of 80. He was born the eldest son to parents Harrison "Gale" Gradinger and Shirley Bell Saunders Gradinger in Pittsburg, KS on Sept. 27th, 1943. After he, his parents, and younger brother Rich moved to Kansas City, KS, Bill ...

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ISSA Elects New 2025 Board Members

By |2024-09-16T13:45:57-05:00September 17, 2024|

ISSA Elects New 2025 Board Members ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce the following individuals have been elected to serve on the 2025 ISSA Board of Directors, which will be led by incoming ISSA President Laurie Sewell of Servicon. Vice President/President-Elect:  Scott Stevenson, KleenMark Executive Officer:  Rachel Sanchez, Prestige Maintenance USA ...

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Celebrate Environmental Services Week

By |2024-09-10T13:30:01-05:00September 10, 2024|

To celebrate Environmental Services Week (starting September 9) and National Custodian Day (October 2), Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) is hosting celebrations across the nation for the third year in a row to recognize and show appreciation for custodians and cleaning and maintenance professionals. RCP’s leadership team is hosting more than 200 global events, where they’ll ...

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Poll Asks What Are the Key Drivers of Sustainability

By |2024-09-10T09:21:34-05:00September 10, 2024|

A poll on LinkedIn, which received close to 1,000 impressions in one week, asked LinkedIn members the following question: Which of the following do you believe is the most important driver of sustainability for businesses today? Those taking the poll had four options to select from: Risk Mitigation Increased Profits Waste Reduction Creating a Healthier ...

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IICRC S400 Standard Available for Limited Public Review

By |2024-09-06T09:28:52-05:00September 6, 2024|

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has opened a second limited public review for the IICRC S400 Standard for for Professional Cleaning, Maintenance, and Restoration of the Commercial Built Environment. Download the substantive changes made to the draft Standard and submit your comments online from September 6th to October 6th, 2024 here: ...

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RJ SCHINNER CO., INC. IS A FUTURE 50 COMPANY

By |2024-09-05T09:59:11-05:00September 5, 2024|

R.J. Schinner Co., (RJ Schinner), a premier distributor to the commercial wholesale trade, is excited to announce that they have been named a 2024 Future 50 company by BizTimes Media, in partnership with the Metropolitan Association of Commerce (MMAC). The Future 50 program, now in its 35th year, recognizes the fastest growing, privately-owned companies in ...

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