Industry News
Green Seal redefines sustainability leadership for sanitary paper products
Global non-profit Green Seal®, a top certifier of eco-friendly towel and tissue products, has announced a new leadership standard for sanitary paper products that contain
Public restrooms failing hygiene expectations
Four in five Canadians are concerned about hygiene and cleanliness in public places, yet only 18 per cent of restrooms meet their expectations.
Global janitorial services market shows a growth of four per cent
A recent report from ResearchAndMarkets.com demonstrates that the global janitorial services market saw growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.27 per cent
Congress includes ISSA priorities as part of a major tax bill
Earlier in July, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation includes several important 2025 ISSA Policy Priorities that will directly benefit
Federal procurement practices ripe for reform
A new report on the Canadian government’s procurement practices recommends reforms to reduce costs, save time, ease complications and improve accountability.
U.S. House of Representatives passes WIPPES Act
Recently, the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation requires wipe
New legislation affects Ontario’s restroom cleaning practices
Starting July 1, 2025, a new requirement will be enforced for all employers in the province of Ontario. Adopted as part of Bill 190 –
Summer cleaning blitz launched in Toronto
A summer cleaning blitz will unleash a tidying taskforce to declutter, scrub and restore Toronto's public spaces.
ACI elevates health and hygiene with Cleaning for Health initiative
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched its new Cleaning for Health initiative, aimed at empowering individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to put
AEDs coming to Ontario construction sites
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) will be required equipment on many Ontario construction sites under proposed amendments to the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act.
WHO adopts the world’s first Pandemic Agreement
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently implemented the first-ever Pandemic Agreement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, designed to enhance global protection from future pandemics.
Recycling expands across New Brunswick
Curbside recycling is now available to multi-family residences, schools and new communities that were previously depot-based or without any services.
Four tips for better restroom care
As we celebrated World Hand Hygiene Day this month, Sofidel, a leading global paper provider for hygienic and domestic use, offers ways to keep the
EPA takes further action to combat PFAS contamination
Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin outlined upcoming agency action to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). In this suite of
Centennial enhances learning for next-gen cleaning managers
The new course addresses some of the most challenging commercial cleaning tasks.
U.S. states feel tariffs in procurement costs
Tariffs threaten to add up to USD $50 million to New York State’s annual procurement costs for construction services, a new multi-state legal challenge maintains.
Ecolab announces five per cent trade surcharge in the United States
Ecolab Inc. has announced a five per cent trade surcharge on all of its solutions and services in the United States, effective May 1, 2025.
