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3M, in partnership with Discovery Education, has launched the 2022 Young Scientist Challenge. The 15th-annual middle school competition calls for students in grades 5-8 to submit a video demonstrating an innovation that could provide a solution to an everyday problem. A panel of judges will select 10 finalists in June. The Read more
Americo Manufacturing Co. has been acquired by specialty filtration medias manufacturer Fibrix Filtration for an undisclosed sum. Per the terms of the agreement, the two organizations will form a new corporate entity—Clean Solutions Group (CSG). Fibrix and Americo will continue operations as subsidiaries of CSG, which will be led by Read more
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the latest public-policy issues impacting the full spectrum of the cleaning industry. This update touches on helping ISSA submit a cleaning week proclamation for your state, registering for the 2022 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit, ISSA requesting meetings Read more
Spartan Chemical Co. Inc. recently promoted two staff members to the position of regional manager. Kimberly Keys has been named regional manager for Spartan’s Denver South region. Keys has nearly two decades of account management experience. She joined Spartan late last year as an area sales representative after a seven-year tenure Read more
Essity has been included in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2022. Each year, S&P Global, an international finance and analytics firm, reviews the world’s most sustainable companies based on analysis of a comprehensive questionnaire, in parallel with public data within environmental, social, and governance issues. Essity received a silver medal within the Read more
Stay up to date on the industry’s newest products and services from these ISSA members. Outstanding Organic Protection HOSPECO’s new Enviro Gards® Organic Maxi Pads Vend Pack provides a more natural product that contributes less disposable waste to the environment. Each pad features a pesticide-free, 100% organic cotton top sheet; Read more
We are proud to announce that we have received EPA Safer Choice certification on our ready-to-use Clean by Peroxy product (314703). This expands the available market for this product to include LEED facilities and facilities requiring green or sustainable products. Products with the Safer Choice label help consumers and commercial buyers Read more
Ahead of the Big Game on February 13, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has achieved GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA. The NFL’s premier event will attract more than 70,000 sports fans from across the world, who can travel, stay, and Read more
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacture of sustainable cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market, announced today the availability of Profect® HP, a patented hydrogen peroxide disinfectant that kills COVID-19 in 30 seconds. Peroxide-active disinfectants are gaining market share for several Read more
SC Johnson Professional has announced the finalists for its fifth-annual Happy Hands dispenser design contest. The contest called for K-12 students to design and submit original artwork for a soap dispenser that promotes proper hand hygiene. The public is invited to vote for its top pick from a group of Read more