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TCE

The EPA bans TCE and PCE, commonly used in commercial applications

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the latest risk management rules for trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) under the bipartisan 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments, marking another
New scoring system rates government contractors

New scoring system rates government contractors

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) began the phased 12-month rollout of its new vendor performance management program earlier this month.
PFAS

Green Seal opens public commenting on prohibiting PFAS

Global non-profit Green Seal® announced it is opening public comment on its criteria for prohibiting any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Green Seal-certified paints
portal

New health and safety portal supports businesses

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a new online portal to help small businesses across Canada meet their health and
respiratory viruses

The EPA updates ventilation guidance to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses

Respiratory viruses can spread more easily indoors than outdoors since the viral concentration can build up indoors and people are closer to each other. Each
v5

LEED v5: A step backwards turns into a step forward

Many cleaning contractors know that LEED-EB v5 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Existing Buildings version 5) has been in the news lately, especially in publications
emerging leaders

ISSA celebrates inaugural class of emerging leaders

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
STAR

GBAC STAR announces companies receiving accreditation

A distinguished list of transportation hubs, airports, convention centres, museums, stadiums, and commercial office spaces have achieved accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC),
Carbon rebate set for December 2024 payout

Carbon rebate set for December 2024 payout

A promised carbon rebate will be delivered to small and mid-sized Canadian businesses before year-end, provided they filed their 2023 tax return by July 15, 2024.
PFAS

Green Seal unveils new brand identity

Green Seal, a global non-profit committed to making safety and sustainability everyone’s business, has unveiled a new brand identity to help consumers cut through greenwashing.
Cleaning Products US 2024

The essentiality of fragrance covered at Cleaning Products US 2024 Conference

Recently, Fragrance Creators Association (Fragrance Creators) Director of Regulatory Science Dan Selechnik, Ph.D., moderated an insightful panel at the Cleaning Products US 2024 conference held
Ontario acts on washroom cleaning schedules

Ontario acts on washroom cleaning schedules

Designated Ontario employers would be required to report the frequency of cleaning in staff washrooms under proposed new occupational health and safety legislation.
board

ISSA announces 2025 board members

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce the following individuals have been elected to serve on the 2025 ISSA Board of Directors,
Conestoga

Conestoga College allocates $500M-plus for campus upgrades

Conestoga College has invested more than $500 million into its facilities, student housing and academic programming. 
Housekeeping Week

Celebrating International Housekeeping Week

International Housekeeping Week, taking place September 8 to 14, 2024, is an annual event celebrated by the Canadian Healthcare Housekeepers Association (CHHA), Indoor Environmental Healthcare
facilty

Applications open for Ontario sports facility funding

The Ontario government is now accepting applications for the new Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.
Banking rules probe includes cheque clearance

Banking rules probe includes cheque clearance

The Canadian government is seeking public input on the current regulated timelines for banks to clear deposited cheques and release funds to payees.