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A Real Estate Executive’s View of Sustainability and the Cleaning Industry
July 18, 2023

A Real Estate Executive’s View of Sustainability and the Cleaning Industry

Business and Management

Steve Ashkin, the founder of The Ashkin Group, interviews David W. Hewett with a focus on property management, sustainability efforts, and the cleaning industry.

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Waste Management Vendor
October 6, 2021 Cheryl Coffee

Top Considerations When Selecting a Waste Management Vendor

Facility Management

Due diligence will help you find the right partner for your facility’s disposal needs.

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Recycling
May 27, 2021 Nicole Bowman

Rethinking Recycling

Facility Management

As we look to the future of commercial recycling programs, it’s clear that many of the changes brought about by the global pandemic are here to stay.

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Reducing waste through sustainability
November 5, 2020 Stephen P. Ashkin

Sustainability Equals Saving Money and Reducing Waste

Business and Management

Challenging times for the cleaning industry are forcing organizations to reevaluate how their operations align with their future goals and organizational values, especially those that save money.

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sustainability
October 23, 2020 Philip Malley

The Benefits of Corporate Sustainability

Business and Management

Putting sustainability at the forefront of strategic business plans and executing on corporate sustainability objectives offers numerous potential benefits, from the financial to the reputational and beyond.

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Pitching Pizza Boxes and Cleaning Up Chemical Waste
June 4, 2019 Kathleen Misovic

Pitching Pizza Boxes and Cleaning Up Chemical Waste

Health and Safety

North Carolina State University talks composting, ionized water, and other sustainable practices for limiting waste and chemical exposure

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This Higher Education Facility Is Dumping Delivery Boxes
June 4, 2019 Kathleen Misovic

This Higher Education Facility Is Dumping Delivery Boxes

Facility Management

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill talks tackling delivery packages, which outnumber the student population on campus.

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Digging for Trash to Reduce Restroom and Food Waste
June 4, 2019 Kathleen Misovic

Digging for Trash to Reduce Restroom and Food Waste

Restrooms

Learn how the University of Texas at Austin significantly cut garbage out of the waste stream by reducing plastic liner use, noncompostable food service items, surplus electronics, and more.

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Universities Share Successes on Their Journey to Zero Waste
June 4, 2019 Kathleen Misovic

Universities Share Successes on Their Journey to Zero Waste

Facility Management

From pizza boxes to dorm fridges, campuses are a hotbed for all types of waste. Here's how three different university campuses handle it all.

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Waste Stream Management Procedures
June 4, 2019 Jack McGurk

Waste Stream Management Procedures

IEHA, a division of ISSA, shares tips for conducting a successful audit and reducing waste management expenses

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poison, flammable, biohazard
February 8, 2019 Maricha Ellis

How to Properly Contain Chemicals

Health and Safety

Proper storage is key to avoiding leaks and penalties while remaining compliant with the law.

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Handling Hazardous Waste: The Danger of Sharps
May 29, 2018 Jess Baidwan

Handling Hazardous Waste: The Danger of Sharps

Infection Control

Although emptying trash seems like a simple enough task, it can become dangerous when a staff member is stuck by a needle or other sharp hidden among the garbage. Here are several ways to protect your staff

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