Water, Cleaning, and Sustainability

The professional cleaning industry is far larger than most people realize, with more than $50 billion estimated in annual sales, and its impact on the environment and sustainability is considerable as well. An estimated 6 billion pounds of cleaning chemicals, many from nonrenewable petroleum products, are used each year; 450 billion pounds of paper products, some of which does get recycled but a large amount is simply discarded as waste; and an estimated 25 million pounds of cleaning equipment end up in landfills each year.

Read more: http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/02/27/water-cleaning-and-sustainability/

Why your office phone is filthier than the toilet

Working from home has its advantages -- no dress code, commute, or distracting meetings. You may also avoid those seasonal flus and colds because of reduced exposure to people (and their germs). But if you do work in an office, it helps to be aware of the sneaky places bacteria and viruses hide.

Below are six of these sickness vectors you might not have considered. One place you don't have to worry about? The toilet seat. "People wipe it down all the time," says Charles Gerba, a professor of microbiology at the University of Arizona.

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57383856/why-your-office-phone-is-filthier-than-the-toilet/

 

CDC Warns That New Swine Flu Strain Has 'Pandemic Potential'

A paper published Tuesday by scientists at the Centers for Disease Control suggests a new swine flu virus has the potential to cause an outbreak.

The A(H3N2)v swine flu strain that has infected at least 18 Americans since Sept. 2010 has shown the potential for human-to-human transmission. According to the paper, which was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the H3N2 strains "resemble viruses with pandemic potential." Terrence Tumpey, one of the authors of the study, says the current seasonal flu vaccine won't protect against this swine flu strain, although he says the CDC is working on creating a vaccine for swine flu variants such as the one he studied.

Read more: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-201202221120usnewsusnwr201202210221flu2feb22,0,2288997.story

Survey: Floor Care Issues and Trends

According to an online survey conducted for Tornado Industries, 67 percent of respondents agree with the following statement, "We are stripping and refinishing floors less frequently today than we were five years ago." The other respondents either disagreed with the above statement or were "not sure."

These findings are consistent with a New Year’s prediction made by Michael Schaffer, president of Tornado, about floor care trends. "For both environmental and cost reasons, end-customers are delaying refinishing cycles or not refinishing their floors at all," he says.

However, in the long-run, delaying or not refinishing floors may actually cause more work and ultimately additional costs for end-customers, according to the respondents.  The group overwhelmingly (94 percent) agreed with the following statement, "A floor that does not have finish on it is harder to maintain."

Read more: http://www.cleanlink.com/news/article.asp?id=14012

Interesting Article: Green Initiatives Can Create a Healthier, More Productive Work Force

Companies that incorporate eco-friendly initiatives aren’t just helping save the Earth – they also can create a healthier, more productive work environment for their employees. 

Read more: http://ehstoday.com/environment/green/green-initiatives-healthier-productive-workforce-0830/

Interesting article: Tips for Smart Office Recycling

Even though 80 to 90 percent of the solid waste generated in your office is recyclable, many offices could step up their recycling efforts. According to EPA, not only do such efforts save money, but they can help reduce the carbon footprint of a company.

Read more: http://ehstoday.com/environment/tips-office-recycling-0221/

Interesting article: The Difference Between Green And Sustainability

The words sustainable and green are often used interchangeably. But being "green" and being "sustainable" is not the same thing.

The federal government defines green as "products and services that reduce health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose," says Steve Ashkin, president of The Ashkin Group and chairman of the Sustainability Dashboard.

Read more: http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/The-Difference-Between-Green-And-Sustainability--13976

AVMOR WILL BE AT THE CRFA SHOW

The CRFA Show brings in Canada's culinary community with the largest foodservice and hospitality show ever staged in Canada. Avmor will be participating as exhibitors and we are looking forward to seeing you there!

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Your fee will be reduced to $17.50, a 50% savings on the advance online price of $35 (onsite registration is available for $50)

Register today: https://www.showreg.net/CRFA1203S/default.asp?sid=04EADC32436E45CFA7935A4BE4053B93&cartUrl=2494EE58753B4C42933D5E5621D3C42B&oldId=&mail_id=

Avmor launches EP60 METALON

Avmor's EP60 METALON Stainless Steel Cleaner Polish is a triple action cleaner, polisher and metal protector for:
• Stainless Steel & Chrome
• Copper, Brass & Aluminum
• Baked Enamel & Porcelain
Watch Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1XZWLCP4RU
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Avmor announces new Microbiology Lab!

Montreal, QC – February 7, 2012

Avmor Ltd., a Laval-based company and Canada's leading manufacturer of professional cleaning solutions for the Jan/San and Foodservice markets announces a new microbiology lab at its office headquarter.

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