Sustainable carpets & recycling
An important aspect of sustainability often overlooked is the extension of a product’s life. Many times, carpet is replaced not because it is not durable or has worn out, but…
An important aspect of sustainability often overlooked is the extension of a product’s life. Many times, carpet is replaced not because it is not durable or has worn out, but…
The rapid rise in commodity prices over the years has caused hardship for the entire supply chain all the way to the janitor using the products
In general, laundering involves several challenges in maintaining energy efficiency and eco-friendliness. But changing technology has helped meet many of the obstacles.
Among the many new cleaning machines in the Indian market is Glutton®, which is ever ready to gobble up any garbage that comes in its way. Christian Lange, founder of Lange Christian S.A., Belgium, manufacturer of Glutton, spoke to CIJ at the Clean India Show. Cleanworld Equipment company is marketing the machine in India.
The Indian Railways had been the much-preferred and cheaper means of transportation for the people until a few years ago, when low cost airlines started chewing into the profits of the former with the upper middle class and middle class passengers opting for the latter. Cleanliness, hygiene, sanitation, punctuality… are some of the daunting areas that have made railways a second choice next to economic budget flights. The Indian Railways has ever since been experimenting with various solutions to win a clean chit. The modernisation and mechanised cleaning adopted at various railway stations have hiked business prospects for the cleaning industry.
Established in 2003, in Mumbai, Total Solutions Facility Management Pvt. Ltd, offers tailor-made packages for the specific cleaning needs of its clients. Empowering departments and individuals is the key to sustained growth, says Managing Director Jasmer Puri, in a conversation with
Clean India Journal
“Twenty years on the track, nothing has changed… in fact it has worsened…” This was the railway official on a Southern Railway train talking to us on the “unclean attitude” of passengers and the helplessness of attendants on the train
Although chlorine is the cheapest disinfectant and still being used in most countries, free chlorine, if not removed or controlled, can lead to serious health hazards
At a juncture when the healthcare services in general and hospitals in particular are undergoing transformations, it is essential that extreme focus is laid on maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene.
Lakshmi Reuben-Gopali made a tryst with Canada’s unique “VIA Rail” to get enthralled by the country’s pristine beauty.