3M, in partnership with Discovery Education, has announced the launch of the Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network and Alumni Grants Program. 3M and Discovery Education will work together to support past participants of the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Now in its 16th year, the annual competition calls for middle school students to submit a video demonstrating an …

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The international cleaning services market will reach US$276 billion by 2028, up from $168.3 billion in 2023, a compound annual grown rate (CAGR) of 6.5%, according to projections in a report from SkyQuest Technology Consulting Pvt. Ltd. The global market research firm’s report predicted the growth to be led by rising consumer concerns for sustainability, workplace hygiene, …

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Essity has joined the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). As an AASHE member, Essity will assist higher education institutions with advancing their sustainability programs within their hygiene management operations. Essity previously was a member of AASHE from 2010 to 2019. “By entering a partnership with the AASHE, we are demonstrating our …

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Procter & Gamble (P&G), parent company of Procter & Gamble Professional (P&G PRO), has reported fiscal-second quarter net sales of US$20.8 billion, a slight decline of 1% from a year earlier. The company reported an operating income of $4.78 billion, a dip of 7% from $5.16 billion a year ago. Net sales for P&G’s health care division rose 2%, …

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Six ISSA-member companies have been named to media and investment advisory firm Corporate Knights’ 2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Index. The 19th-annual list was compiled using quantitative methodology to rank global corporations on a variety of sustainability metrics including overall sustainability disclosure rates and penalties for sustainability-related violations. The publication evaluated more than 6,000 public …

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GP PRO, a leading maker of advanced dispensing solutions for commercial facilities and a division of Georgia-Pacific, and ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, today announced that GP PRO is the first dispenser manufacturer to be certified through the Official ISSA Cleaning Times Validation Program. The Official ISSA Cleaning Times Validation Program tests how long it …

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It’s a Monday morning, and in sorting your mail, you see an envelope from one of your customers—one that has been your customer for a long time. As you open the letter, you are perplexed, wondering why this is so formal. “What’s going on?” is your thought as to why it’s not just a phone …

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Excel Dryer Inc. has promoted Michael Savitt to director of domestic sales. Savitt has been with Excel Dryer for more than 10 years. He began his career with the company as a field sales manager and most recently served as business development manager for North America. In his new position, Savitt will supervise Excel Dryer’s U.S. sales …

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Cintas Corp. has released its 2022 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. Cintas’ third annual report details the company’s sustainable business practices and contains expanded data on its emissions, energy, and water use during its last fiscal year. The report also offers insight into Cintas’ new ESG-focused branding and highlights the company’s labor relations, human rights standards, and safety …

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Marsden Services has appointed Chris Hillman chief operating officer (COO) of commercial cleaning and specialty services divisions. Hillman has more than 25 years of commercial operations experience. He joins Marsden from Starkey Hearing, where he served as COO. In his new position, Hillman will be responsible for the ongoing operations of the company as well as …

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