Industry News

LEED

Proposed LEED V5 may be a setback for the cleaning industry

The US Green Building Council (USGBC) is proposing several changes to its LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations + Maintenance Rating System Version 5 (LEED-EB: O+M V5).
Green Seal

U.S. government announces PFAS-free purchasing requirement

The Biden-Harris Administration announced it is directing government contractors to buy only Green Seal- or Safer Choice-certified cleaning products and hand soaps for use in
CIMS_GB

ISSA announces latest CIMS Advanced by GBAC certifications

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce that 24 ISSA member companies have successfully achieved Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Advanced by
Honeywell

Honeywell fire alarms recalled

Honeywell is recalling defective System Sensor-L low-frequency fire alarm sounders, sounder strobes, and compact sounders due to a failure to alert users to a fire.
International Cleaning Week

Promoting the ‘value of clean’ and supporting staff during International Cleaning Week

SC Johnson Professional, a leading provider of skincare, cleaning, and hygiene solutions for institutional and healthcare users, shares tips for promoting the ‘value of clean’
Vancouver to gain more authority over landscaping

Vancouver to gain more authority over landscaping

Proposed amendments to Vancouver’s charter would allow Council to set conditions for landscaping new development and hand off dog licence revocation to City staff.
repetitive strain

International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day set for February 29

As International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day approaches, CCOHS is asking workplaces to be mindful of one of the leading causes of workplace injuries.
EPA

EPA highlights Green Seal’s PFAS prohibition for federal purchasers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) released an update to its federal purchasing search tool that highlights the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) prohibitions and
International Cleaning Week

ISSA announces International Cleaning Week for 2024

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is hosting this year’s International Cleaning Week from March 24 to 30, to honour frontline cleaning professionals and advocates
Cintas

Nominations open for Cintas 2024 Custodian of the Year

Cintas is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Cintas Custodian of the Year contest, recognizing custodians who work tirelessly to keep their school clean and
PPE

Reusable hospital gowns lower GHG emissions most, finds study on PPE

The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care led research on reusable personal protective equipment in an effort to identify opportunities for waste reduction and reuse across the health system.
Guelph

Guelph first city in Canada to earn corporate-wide energy management certification

The City of Guelph became the first municipality in Canada to be certified under the ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems Standard.
Burnaby permit

ISSA Show North America celebrates 2023 Innovation Awards winners

Informa Markets’ ISSA Show North America announced the recipients of the 2023 ISSA Show Innovation Awards. The Innovation Awards program honours trailblazing companies in the
workers

New Ontario legislation supports injured workers

The government also intends to bring forth a regulation that would add poisonings by chlorine, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide to the list of presumed occupational diseases.
emergency prepardeness

Ontario introduces funding for emergency preparedness

Communities and organizations across Ontario are encouraged to apply by November 30.
Achievement Awards

Five industry leaders to be honoured with Achievement Awards at ISSA Show North America 2023

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is proud to announce the 2023 ISSA Achievement Awards honorees. The annual achievement awards program recognizes cleaning industry professionals
Ontario set to tweak excess soil regulations

Ontario set to tweak excess soil regulations

Proposed amendments to Ontario’s excess soil regulations would allow salt-contaminated fill on a wider range of sites and simplify landscape projects on industrial properties.