Monthly Archives: March 2022

HSC & Green Seal Release Standard for School Air Quality

By |2024-03-11T15:41:21-05:00March 3, 2022|

The Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) and Green Seal® have announced a pilot Healthy Green Schools & Colleges certification standard to improve indoor air quality in educational facilities. The publicly available pilot standard is designed to support facility managers in identifying and implementing low- or no-cost measures that make a significant difference in a school’s indoor ...

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ISSA PULIRE NETWORK Withdraws Association With CleanExpo Moscow Trade Show

By |2024-03-11T15:41:21-05:00March 3, 2022|

Due to grave circumstances in Russia and Ukraine, the ISSA PULIRE NETWORK (IPN) has withdrawn its participation and support of the CleanExpo Moscow trade show, scheduled to take place November 22-24, 2022, in Moscow, Russia. IPN, which was founded by ISSA and Italian trade association Afidamp, requested that show organizer MVK (International Exhibition Company) remove ...

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Surface Disinfection Compatibility Part 2: Selecting Surface Materials

By |2025-08-11T20:06:34-05:00March 3, 2022|

As we explained in Part 1 of this series, Surface Disinfection Compatibility Part 1: What Is It?, infection prevention teams, healthcare facilities designers, and manufacturers of products used for patient care and within the healthcare setting materials do not have the guidance and information they need to address surface disinfection compatibility issues adequately. A lack of ...

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Essity Releases Sustainability Report

By |2024-03-11T15:41:20-05:00March 3, 2022|

Essity recently released its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2021. The report details the company’s financial and sustainability efforts through 2021, including its strong e-commerce growth and acquisitions within the medical solutions market. In addition, Essity’s study also chronicles the company’s progress on its new and ongoing sustainability benchmarks. Last year, Essity committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse ...

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Essential Facilities Stay Clean With GBAC® STAR Accreditation

By |2024-03-11T15:41:20-05:00March 3, 2022|

Kingston City Hall in Kingston, Ontario and Fleet Landing in Atlantic Beach, Fla. are the latest facilities to achieve GBAC® STAR Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA. From government buildings to retirement communities, GBAC® STAR validates infection prevention procedures in the most critical facilities. “Government and senior living ...

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GDI Increases 4th-Quarter Sales 18.7%

By |2024-03-11T15:41:19-05:00March 2, 2022|

GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of US$433 million, an increase of 18.7% year-over-year. GDI’s fourth-quarter net income declined from $17 million, or $0.75 per share, one year ago to $6.9 million, or $0.30 per share. The company attributed the dip to Canada Emergency Wage Subsidies (CEWS) in 2021 compared to 2020. ...

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R-Zero Partners With APIC

By |2024-03-11T15:41:19-05:00March 2, 2022|

R-Zero has announced a strategic partnership with the the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) for 2022. As a member of the APIC Strategic Partner program, R-Zero will support the educational initiatives and services that benefit association’s membership while working toward the common goal of advancing the science and practice of infection prevention and ...

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3M Completes Divestment of Western Europe Floor Products Business

By |2024-03-11T15:41:19-05:00March 2, 2022|

3M has successfully completed the sale of its floor products business in Western Europe, formerly known as Dinac, to Gerflor Group. Per the terms of the sale, approximately 100 3M employees will transfer to Gerflor. The deal also includes 3M’s manufacturing operations located in La Mure, France. According to a press release, 3M divested the business ...

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Delta-Q Adds Four to Partner Program

By |2024-03-11T15:41:17-05:00March 2, 2022|

Delta-Q Technologies Corp. recently added four companies to its partner program, “Charged by Delta-Q.” The latest companies to join Delta-Q’s program include Stafl Systems, Idneo, BSLBATT Battery, and American Battery Solutions. As members of the partner program, these organizations will have access to the tools, brand association, and support to collaborate with Delta-Q in a variety ...

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Promoting Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces in the Cleaning Industry

By |2024-01-05T22:22:06-06:00March 2, 2022|

According to McKinsey & Company’s Women in the Workplace 2021 report, the COVID-19 pandemic left women professionals feeling especially burned out. Added stressors at work and home, including staffing shortages, work-from-home policies, and school closures, have left almost 50% of women senior leaders experiencing burn-out. However, there are many successes to celebrate diversity, equity, and ...

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