Monthly Archives: October 2025

ISSA Updates VOC Compliance Materials for Members

By |2025-10-07T12:07:04-05:00October 7, 2025|

ISSA has updated its popular volatile organic compounds (VOC) compliance resources titled: Summary of State and Federal VOC Limitations for Institutional and Consumer Products State VOC Regulations: Prohibitions on the Use of Specific Toxic Compounds in Specific Product Categories Both of which are available to members online at https://www.issa.com/member-resources/state-federal-voc-limits/. State and federal VOC regulations govern ...

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Registration Open: 2026 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit

By |2025-10-07T11:40:44-05:00October 7, 2025|

Registration Open: 2026 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit March 23-24, Washington, DC ISSA members—secure your spot now for the cleaning and facility-solutions industries’ premier advocacy fly-in, as space is limited! Early-bird registration is officially open for the 2026 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit, returning to Washington, DC March 23-24. Hosted by ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, ...

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New ISSA Survey Reveals Most Facilities Still Do Not Provide Period Care Products

By |2025-10-06T15:13:12-05:00October 7, 2025|

A new national survey from ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, shows that access to free and accessible period care products remains limited in facilities across the U.S. According to the Alliance for Period Supplies, one in three low-income women in the U.S. report missing work, school or similar events due to lack of access ...

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Maria Cardona on Empowerment, Visibility, and the Power of Community at the ISSA VEO Gala

By |2025-10-09T13:30:19-05:00October 6, 2025|

When Maria Cardona took the stage at the VEO Gala, she didn’t waste a moment connecting heart to purpose: “I love, love, love the theme of the conference. Visión, Empeño y Oportunidad. Vision, Resolve, and Opportunity. Mi gente, that is amazing!” From her first words, The Dewey Square Group principal made clear that this was ...

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C.L. Smith Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence

By |2025-10-03T11:40:11-05:00October 3, 2025|

L. Smith, a premier rigid packaging manufacturer and provider, is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Since its founding in 1975, the company has distinguished itself with full exceptional customer care and turnkey hazardous material shipping solutions. In keeping with the company’s focus on customers, C.L. Smith is celebrating key milestones with customers. C.L. “Bud” ...

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Pilot Chemical Company Announces Leadership Transition

By |2025-10-03T11:38:29-05:00October 3, 2025|

Pilot Chemical Company, a privately owned and independent global specialty chemical company, announced today that CEO Mike Clark is retiring effective December 31, 2025. Clark will join the company’s Board of Directors in 2026. Christian MacIver, Pilot President and COO, will succeed Clark as CEO, effective January 1, 2026. This move comes as part of ...

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How the Business of Clean Powered by a Latino Workforce Drives Opportunity

By |2025-10-05T09:30:21-05:00October 3, 2025|

At VEO’s founding event in Chicago, 36th Ward Alderman Gilbert Villegas didn’t mince words about the role of the cleaning industry in the city’s economy, its Latino community, and its post-pandemic recovery. He opened with gratitude: “First of all, I want to say thank you to VEO for choosing Chicago for your inaugural event, number ...

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Study Finds Water Bills Increasing Around the Country

By |2025-10-03T09:43:39-05:00October 3, 2025|

The Bank of America Institute recently reported that the cost of water "has increased significantly across the U.S. in the past decade." As of March 2025, median water utility payments have increased by 7.1 percent—twice the rate of inflation. Water utility bills cover the delivery, removal and treatment of water, according to Klaus Reichardt, CEO ...

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Sellars Celebrates Manufacturing Month and 40th Anniversary

By |2025-10-03T09:40:16-05:00October 3, 2025|

Get ready, get set, point and click! Sellars Absorbent Materials is hosting its second annual “I Spy” challenge. This year, as part of Manufacturing Month and the company’s 40th anniversary, Sellars is looking for “action shots” of its products in use. It could be a wiper cleaning a machine, a rag that’s taking care of ...

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Rubbermaid Commercial Products® Hosts Fourth Annual Behind the Scenes of Clean Campaign

By |2025-10-02T14:45:32-05:00October 2, 2025|

Rubbermaid Commercial Products® (RCP), part of the Newell Brands global portfolio of iconic brands, and a leader in innovative, solutions-based commercial products, today announced the return of its Behind the Scenes of Clean campaign, a nationwide appreciation program that honors custodians, cleaning professionals, and facility maintenance teams. RCP continues year-round recognition with appreciation events nationwide, celebrating ...

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