So far this year, 55 human cases of H5 bird flu have been reported in the U.S., with 29 in California where the child lives. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a child infected with bird flu in Alameda County, California. This is the first reported bird flu virus infection in… read more

Understanding the Paper and Cardboard Recycling Rates Paper is one of the most highly recycled materials in the U.S. Paper recycling rates have continuously grown over recent decades and remain consistently high. In 2023, 46 million tons of paper was recycled. The paper recycling rate was 65-69% and the cardboard recycling rate was 71-76%. Our… read more

ISSA Show North America, the most comprehensive global event dedicated to cleaning and facility solutions, gathered more than 600 exhibiting brands to connect with distributors, building service contractors, facility service professionals and residential cleaning firms at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, November 17-21. ISSA Show North America, hosted alongside the Building Service Contractors Association International’s… read more

Sofidel has finalized the acquisition of the tissue division of Clearwater Paper Corporation (“CLW Tissue”). The agreement had been announced last July 22. All regulatory approvals have been obtained. The transaction, the largest carried out in the Group’s history, represents a strategic step in Sofidel’s journey. Thanks to the acquisition of four production plants —… read more

Do it like the Olympian you are. While Olympic athletes compete in more than 30 sports, following established rules to reach a goal or finish line, cleaning operations perform at least 30 functions adhering to set guidelines and rules, with the goal of removing unwanted matter. See sidebar “30 Functions of Cleaning.” Just as judges… read more

Cleaning crews face multiple hurdles when it comes to efficiently cleaning and maintaining hard-surface flooring. In the past, flooring teams knew they were likely to encounter either VCT or terrazzo floors. But the situation has become much more taxing. They now contend with all manner of substrates, including concrete, wood, LVT and LVP, rubber, woven,… read more

For the tenth straight year, Chicago has secured the top spot on Orkin’s Top 50 Rattiest Cities List, maintaining its reign since the list’s inception. This decade-long dominance highlights the city’s ongoing battle with rodents, as well as the efforts taken to treat their presence, which has been driven largely by the Windy City’s infrastructure… read more

Germfree announced the acquisition of Arcoplast, maker of the primary barrier cleanroom wall and ceiling system for life science applications and more. The acquisition will allow Germfree to offer comprehensive facility solutions from the ground up and follows 17 years of collaboration between the companies, during which Arcoplast has supplied architectural systems for Germfree installations… read more

The microfiber cleaning cloth market is driven by the increasing demand for efficient, eco-friendly cleaning solutions across various industries such as automotive, healthcare, and hospitality. Growing consumer awareness about hygiene and cleanliness, along with the trend toward sustainable and reusable products, further boosts the market. The market is projected to grow at a compound annual… read more

Early access registration is now open to ISSA members for the largest Capitol Hill fly-in event for the cleaning and facility-solutions industry, the 2025 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit, March 31-April 1 in Washington, DC. ISSA, the worldwide cleaning and facility solutions industry association, is hosting the 2025 summit with support from INDA, the Association of… read more