Industry News
New products added to GBAC STAR Registered Technology list
Essity's Tork Vision Cleaning and Soapy Care Ltd.’s Clean Machine Pro have achieved the designation.
Glass standards to reflect climate priorities
The update will allow the obsolete Canadian standard for the structural design and production of glass for buildings to be brought back into active use.
Essity acquires Canadian apparel manufacturer Knix Wear Inc.
Toronto-based Knix designs and produces a variety of leakproof apparel for periods and incontinence.
ISSA Hygieia Network opens registration for women’s leadership conference
The Networking and Leadership Conference: Unlocking Women’s Leadership Potential is happening on September 13 in Chicago.
GBAC partners with Allergy Standards on indoor health education
The course features four modules on IAQ, infection control, asthma and allergy challenges, and the triggers in buildings.
Green Seal bans all PFAS in cleaning products
PFAS chemicals can be so resistant to degradation that they could persist for hundreds of years; hence their nickname of "forever chemicals".
ISSA forms new Sustainability Council
ISSA "realizes there is a significant need to take a leading role in the cleaning industry to assist ISSA members with their sustainability efforts".
CAGBC updates zero carbon design standard
The Canada Green Building Council is aiming to simplify the criteria for complying with its zero carbon design standard, while also pushing forward with more rigorous performance goals.
Looking to hire workers? Meet them with money
Two-thirds of U.S. adults would prefer a 10 per cent pay increase over an additional week of paid time off.
Employees expect environmentally friendly offices
Six in 10 workers surveyed feel their office is "shamefully eco-unfriendly"
GBAC, IAEE offer infection education for events professionals
The GBAC Infection Disease Awareness Course will be included in IAEE’s Certified in Exhibition Management Learning Program for events pros.
Recapping the ISSA Show Canada 2022
The 2022 show ticked all the boxes when it came to technology, educational opportunities, and networking events.
Cintas opens search for EVS superstars
Nominations for the 2022 Cintas C.A.P.E. Award are open now through August 8.
2022 Canada’s Best Restroom Contest now open
The public can vote for the five finalists now through July 8.
4 Canadian companies earn ISSA CIMS certification
Companies in Ontario, B.C., and Alberta are among the 23 to achieve the certification.
IICRC opens nominations for 2022 Hall of Fame Award
Nominations are open until June 30.
Healthcare facilities know they lack in environmental hygiene
A study found 98% of healthcare facilities surveyed are not meeting the full HEH guidelines offered by the World Health Organization.






















