Transportation is central to cleaning business operations, but it creates challenges for a company’s sustainability goals. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), transportation was responsible for 29% of the United States’ total greenhouse gas emissions in 2022, including both direct and indirect emissions. Transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) offers a practical and cost-effective ...
While cleaning for health (CFH) is critical to protect the well-being of facility users or residents, service providers often struggle to define its purpose and explain how it reduces exposure to specific unhealthy indoor elements. Building service contractors (BSCs) and in-house facility service providers (ISPs) who can define what a CFH program means to their ...
In today’s world of business, automation is no longer just a helpful tool—it’s a survival strategy. According to Dean Mercado, founder and CEO of Online Marketing Muscle, the real game changer isn’t just generative AI like ChatGPT—it’s what comes next: Agentic AI. “Think of AI agents as your digital co-workers,” said Mercado. “Unlike traditional tools, ...
What Is Cleaning Business Consulting? Cleaning business consulting refers to professional advisory services that help cleaning companies optimize their processes, improve profitability, and grow sustainably. This specialized consulting focuses on addressing the unique challenges cleaning businesses face—whether in residential, commercial, or industrial sectors. With an expert consultant’s guidance, companies can streamline operations, improve customer service, ...
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on Congress passing ISSA legislative priorities as part of a major tax and spending bill, the latest ISSA Advocacy Impact Report, joining a Making Safer Choices Focus Group, and ...
Sofidel, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and household use, known particularly in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand, is pleased to announce it has finalized the acquisition of the assets of Royal Interco, LLC (“Royal Paper”) for which it had entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) based on a “stalking ...
Hygiene and health company Essity has, for the sixth consecutive year, been acknowledged for its leadership in sustainability by the global non-profit environmental organization CDP. Essity has been recognized on CDP's 2024 Supplier Engagement Leaderboard list for its efforts in involving suppliers in climate change initiatives. To combat climate change and reduce Essity’s total emissions, ...
-CCS Facility Services, an acclaimed nationwide commercial cleaning and facility engineering company, is proud to announce its continued growth and expansion in the Bay Area. Since establishing a presence in San Jose in 2024 at the request of clients, the company has rapidly built a diverse portfolio of work across multiple industries, reinforcing its commitment ...
What is a sustainable product? If you're managing a facility, sourcing cleaning supplies, or updating procurement policies, you've likely heard the term. But what does it actually mean—and how can you be sure the products you use are truly sustainable? In short, a sustainable product is one that’s designed to minimize its environmental footprint throughout ...
Specialty chemical and equipment manufacturer Betco® Corporation (“Betco”) is lighting up the commercial cleaning industry with the simultaneous launch of three new solutions that empower facilities to meet their cleaning and cost efficiency goals: the Clario® C3 Hand Hygiene Dispensing System, GeneSys™ Auto Scrubbers with lithium-ion battery power, and an enhanced MyBetco® customer portal. This ...
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