Monthly Archives: May 2023

Sofidel CEO Named 2023 Game Changer

By |2024-03-11T15:52:07-05:00May 18, 2023|

Luigi Lazzareschi, Sofidel CEO, has been named a 2023 Game Changer by Store Brands magazine. Since 2021, Store Brands has honored private-label organization leaders, products, and brands for innovating and advancing positive change in the industry. Lazzareschi was recognized for his leadership in technological and personnel investments to enhance Sofidel’s sustainability efforts.  “It’s our priority to ...

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Minnesota Schools and Colleges to Provide Free Menstrual Products

By |2024-03-11T15:52:07-05:00May 18, 2023|

On May 17, the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate passed a comprehensive education spending package. The package included a new requirement for schools to provide menstrual care products for students in grades 4 to 12 at no charge. The state appropriated US$2 million to implement this requirement, which goes into effect January 1, 2024. ...

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Become a Better Workplace Ally at ISSA Hygieia Network’s Networking & Leadership Conference

By |2024-03-11T15:52:06-05:00May 18, 2023|

ISSA Hygieia Network, an ISSA Charities™ signature program dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning industry, is hosting a networking and leadership conference sponsored by Maintex and American Paper Converting on August 23 from 9 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. PT in Portland, Oregon. The in-person event is titled Workplace Allies: The ...

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ISSA Members Among Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy

By |2024-03-11T15:52:05-05:00May 17, 2023|

Thirteen ISSA-member companies have been included in Newsweek’s 2023 America’s Most Trustworthy Companies. In compiling the second-annual index, Newsweek partnered with market research firm Statista to examine consumer perceptions of the 3,100 U.S.-based companies with annual revenues greater than US$500 million. Statista also surveyed 25,000 U.S. citizens about their level of trust in the organizations on such topics as ...

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Essity to Divest Stake in Vinda

By |2024-03-11T15:52:05-05:00May 17, 2023|

Essity has initiated the sale process for its 52% stake in Hong Kong-based Vinda International. Bank of America, Essity’s adviser on the sale of the tissue and diaper manufacturer, has reached out to potential buyers, including a number of private equity funds, Reuters reports. First-round non-binding bids are due by the end of June and could trigger ...

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Force of Nature Achieves Carbon Neutral Certification

By |2024-03-11T15:52:04-05:00May 17, 2023|

Force of Nature/HCI Cleaning Products LLC has received carbon neutral certification from third-party validation service ClimatePartner. ClimatePartner helps businesses calculate, reduce, and offset their carbon footprints through a range of solutions and certified climate protection projects. As part of the certification process, ClimatePartner assessed Force of Nature’s carbon footprint across its supply chain and operations, ...

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CBF Live 2nd Annual Gala Benefitting Cleaning for a Reason Honors Volunteers & Fundraisers

By |2024-03-11T15:52:04-05:00May 17, 2023|

CBF Live, the world’s largest in-person training and networking event for residential cleaning business owners, recently hosted the 2nd Annual Gala Benefitting Cleaning for a Reason®. Cleaning for a Reason provides invaluable house cleaning services to families battling cancer, ensuring they can focus on their health and well-being during challenging times. With over 400 attendees ...

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EPA New Renegotiation Policies for Disinfectant and Pesticide Registration

By |2024-01-05T22:23:29-06:00May 17, 2023|

Pursuant to the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022 (PRIA 5), the conditions around which renegotiations have been conducted during the pesticide registration process have been revised significantly, and are now summarized in a May 5, 2023 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) memo directed to pesticide registration staff, which is available here. While directed to ...

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ABM Recognized for Diversity Efforts

By |2024-03-11T15:52:03-05:00May 16, 2023|

ABM has been named to DiversityInc magazine’s list of Noteworthy Companies for the first time. The annual DiversityInc Noteworthy Companies list highlights companies that demonstrate the potential of qualifying for the publication’s prestigious Top 50 Companies for Diversity index. The recognition is based on an assessment of ABM’s workforce breakdown and recruitment, talent development, leadership ...

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Envoy Partners With EPA

By |2024-03-11T15:52:03-05:00May 16, 2023|

Envoy Solutions has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay® Transport Partnership. Launched by the EPA in 2004, the Transport Partnership provides a framework to assess environmental and energy efficiency across the supply chain. Participating organizations utilize the agency’s SmartWay tools and solutions to track and reduce emissions and fuel use from product shipping. By joining ...

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