The Inevitable Advantage AI is no longer a future consideration—it’s already shaping how businesses operate, compete, and grow. This article explores why early adopters are gaining an edge and how practical AI tools are becoming part of everyday business advantage, not just innovation conversations. AI Skepticism Not everyone is convinced—and that hesitation is understandable. From ...
NIOSH Cuts Reversed Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public policies currently impacting the cleaning and facility solutions industry. This update touches on the Trump administration reversing staffing cuts at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, how a bill recently introduced in the U.S. Senate ...
Sellars Absorbent Materials, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer and marketer of wipes, absorbents and towel and tissue products, has been selected by Real Leaders as a 2026 Top Impact Company. Top Impact is a prestigious annual ranking that recognizes businesses around the world that are putting purpose into practice. “Being named one of the Real Leaders Top ...
Abstract Importance: Healthcare surfaces are recognized reservoirs for pathogen transmission. Recent marketing claims surrounding “non-toxic,” residual, or “self-cleaning” disinfectants increasingly outpace independent validation, raising patient-safety concerns. Objective: To critically examine disinfectant efficacy and durability claims using real-world observation and peer-reviewed evidence, and to propose an evidence-based framework for evaluating such claims in healthcare settings. Evidence ...
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GOJO Industries, a leader of skin health and hygiene solutions, for $2.25 billion in cash, including anticipated tax benefits valued at approximately $330 million for a net purchase price of $1.92 billion. Adding Purell to Clorox's portfolio of ...
Floors are the surfaces everyone touches—just not with their hands. That’s the uncomfortable truth discussed in a recent ISSA Healthcare session led by Linda Lybert, executive director of the Healthcare Surfaces Institute, a division of ISSA, along with three floor-care experts: Keith Schneringer of BradyPLUS, Chris Farrell of Contec Professional, and Rich Feczko of Elevate ...
The Workplace Solutions Association (WSA), Powered by ISSA, today announced the opening of applications for its annual scholarship. Candidates must have graduated from high school or its equivalent before July 1 of the year in which they would use the scholarship and have an academic record sufficient to be accepted by an accredited college, junior college, technical institute, ...
Last year marked a turning point for ISSA, the Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, and its legislative and regulatory advocacy. Click here for ISSA's 2026 Legislative & Regulatory Priorities. As the world moved beyond the pandemic and navigated a shifting political landscape, ISSA and its over 11,000 members championed significant advocacy wins for the ...
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today announced a determination on wood certification systems in the LEED v5 green building rating system in alignment with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), the Forest Stewardship Council-US (FSC-US), and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). This includes the recognition of major sustainable wood standards in LEED (Leadership ...
3M (@3M) and Discovery Education today announced that the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) is now open to entries. The annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge is the nation's premier middle school science competition. "Every year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge showcases what's possible when students combine imagination with scientific thinking," said Dr. John Banovetz, chief technology officer, ...
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