Cleaning Industry Updates Archives - ISSA | The Worldwide Cleaning Organization https://www.issa.com/category/industry-news/cleaning-industry-updates/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:48:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 NY State Finalizes Regulations Restricting 1,4 Dioxane in Consumer Products https://www.issa.com/industry-news/ny-state-finalizes-regulations-restricting-14-dioxane-in-consumer-products/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:48:39 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=49723 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has finalized regulations to limit the amount of 1,4-dioxane, a chemical classified as a likely human carcinogen, in certain household products sold or offered for sale in New York. Key Points: Strict Limits: The regulations establish maximum allowable concentrations of 1,4-dioxane in household cleaning, personal care, ...

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]]> ISSA Celebrates Inaugural Class of Emerging Leaders in the Cleaning & Facility Solutions Industry https://www.issa.com/industry-news/cleaning-industry-updates/issa-celebrates-inaugural-class-of-emerging-leaders-in-the-cleaning-facility-solutions-industry/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:00:19 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=49249 ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is proud to announce the inaugural class of ISSA Emerging Leaders for 2024. This prestigious group of 30 industry professionals represents the next generation of visionaries in the global cleaning and facility solutions industry. They have been selected from a group of more than 100 nominations of industry professionals ...

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]]> Support for Hurricane Victims: Credible Non-Profits Making a Difference https://www.issa.com/industry-news/cleaning-industry-updates/support-for-hurricane-victims/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:26:00 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=49232 In the wake of devastating hurricanes, the need for effective disaster relief and support for victims is more critical than ever. Numerous credible non-profit organizations are on the frontlines, delivering aid, comfort, and essential resources to those affected. Below, we highlight some of these organizations and the remarkable work they are doing to help hurricane ...

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]]> IEHA Announces the 34th Annual Housekeeping Olympics https://www.issa.com/peer-groups/news-bsc/ieha-announces-the-34th-annual-housekeeping-olympics/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:00:06 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=49094 The Indoor Environmental Healthcare and Hospitality Association (IEHA), a Division of ISSA, today announced that the 34th annual 2024 IEHA Housekeeping Olympics will take place Monday, November 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. PST, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Housekeeping teams, including hometown Las Vegas ...

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]]> EPA Expands Safer Chemical Ingredients List https://www.issa.com/peer-groups/news-bsc/epa-expands-safer-chemical-ingredients-list/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:31:14 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=49168 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice Program has announced significant updates to its Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL), a valuable resource for manufacturers of cleaning products with preferred environmental, health, and safety profiles. The EPA has added 27 new chemicals to the list updated the listings of 23 existing chemicals, reflecting the latest scientific ...

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]]> ISSA’s October End Period Poverty Update https://www.issa.com/peer-groups/news-bsc/issas-october-end-period-poverty-update/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:32:27 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48812 Welcome to ISSA’s October Period Project Update. This communication from ISSA, the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry, will keep you up to date on the association’s efforts to end period poverty through advocacy and education. We encourage you to sign up for this monthly update.  Featured Updates U.S. Department of Labor Publishes ...

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]]> Only 35% of Workers Describe Their Workplace Air as Very Clean https://www.issa.com/peer-groups/news-bsc/only-35-of-workers-describe-their-workplace-air-as-very-clean/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48712 Fellowes, a global leader and trusted partner that provides product solutions to fulfill a broad range of WorkLife needs, announces the results of its third annual 2024 Annual International Day of Clean Air Survey. Fellowes conducts this proprietary survey each year as part of its commitment to understanding workers’ needs and concerns to better help ...

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]]> GBAC STAR Facility Reaccreditation Empowers and Strengthens the Cleaning and Facility Solutions Industry https://www.issa.com/industry-news/gbac-star-facility-reaccreditation-empowers-and-strengthens-the-cleaning-and-facility-solutions-industry/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:00:46 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48362 We are pleased to announce that a distinguished list of transportation hubs, airports, convention centers, museums, stadiums, and commercial office spaces have achieved accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA. This prestigious GBAC® STAR recognition underscores their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring the health ...

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]]> Museum of Clean founder Don Aslett passes away https://www.issa.com/industry-news/museum-of-clean-founder-don-aslett-passes-away/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:10:30 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48051 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Don Aslett, a trailblazing entrepreneur and revered figure in the cleaning industry. Don Aslett passed away during the early morning hours on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, leaving a remarkable legacy as both a business leader and innovator. As the founder and driving force behind ...

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]]> EPA Publishes New Resources on Bilingual Pesticide Labeling https://www.issa.com/industry-news/epa-publishes-new-resources-on-bilingual-pesticide-labeling/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:13:54 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48044 The Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022 (PRIA 5) requires the safety and health portions of pesticide product labels to be translated into Spanish. Spanish is the primary language for most American farmworkers. This effort advances environmental justice by making health and safety information on pesticide labels more accessible, fostering better understanding and compliance with ...

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