Industry News
U.S. Senate passes WIPPES Act
In a major legislative victory for the cleaning and facility solutions industry and ISSA, the U.S. Senate passed the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental
ACI launches two-day Spark Summit
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has opened registration for the inaugural ACI Spark Summit, a new professional development event designed specifically for early- and mid-career professionals
Canada bolsters biosafety oversight
Amendments to the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA) have received Royal Assent.
Blue bins defunct in Ontario’s outdoor spaces
Recyclable materials from receptacles in Ontario’s parks, playgrounds, transit stations and sidewalk locations are now mixed into the solid waste stream that is sent to landfill.
Skills Ontario supports critical skilled trades investment in the 2026 Ontario Budget
Skills Ontario welcomes the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, released by the Ontario Government and Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy, and applauds
Winners of second annual Spotless Spaces Competition are announced
ISSA, the Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, and Tork, the global leader in professional hygiene, are proud to announce the winners of the second
OSHA launches Safety Champions Program
In an effort to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently launched the Safety Champions Program, a
New partnership advances arena hygiene and sustainability at BC Place in Vancouver
Tork, an Essity brand, and BC Place in Vancouver have announced a strategic partnership to elevate hygiene standards, sustainability, and the overall fan experience at one of
Resources address repetitive strain injuries
International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day takes place on Monday, February 28.
Green Seal announces members of its Technical and Policy Advisory Group
Global non-profit Green Seal® has announced the formation of its Technical and Policy Advisory Group, a standing body of subject matter experts that will advise Green Seal’s Standards Steering
ACI honoured with 2025’s Changemaker Award
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association representing the U.S. cleaning products industry, has been honoured with the Fill it Forward 2025 Changemaker Award
Ontario accessibility funding targets public spaces
The Ontario government is supporting more than 40 projects to help seniors and people with disabilities to participate in community life.
ISSA Canada releases International Cleaning Week promotional toolkit
International Cleaning Week takes place March 22-28, 2026. The event is hosted by ISSA, the worldwide association for cleaning and facility solutions, and supported by
Route’s Exchange adds founding Prime Members
Route’s Exchange, the platform modernizing how commercial cleaning contracts are sourced, matched, and awarded, has an updated roster of Founding Prime Members –now totalling 18
ACI celebrates 100-year anniversary with a proactive, science-led path forward
Marking the start of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 100th anniversary, President and CEO Jennifer Abril used her inaugural State of the Association Address to outline an
Vancouver promotes public washroom network
Availability, visibility and accessibility are key goals of a push to expand Vancouver’s network of washrooms for public use and make it easier for prospective patrons to find them.
Buy-Ontario procurement policies taking shape
Procurers and suppliers of construction products and services have been asked to weigh in on a new buy-Ontario mandate for that province’s government, municipalities and broader public sector.






















