The world is turning smart, so also is the cleaning methodology to keep pace with it. Across the world, governments and organisations are waking up to the potential of network technology to improve productivity and standards in cleaning practices and management of waste. Bins, litter cans or waste compactors have started communicating to cleaning crews when they are full and ready to be emptied. Internet of Things is having unimaginable impact on cleaning equipment & staff, waste bins and even on soap/towel dispensers.
As our cities are trying to be smarter, we cannot do away with technology upgrades and transformative changes. This Issue of Clean India Journal looks at the smart cleaning from diverse perspectives starting with an essay by Karcher, Germany. Experts talk about how data, drones, swarm robotics and ‘smart metabolism management’ will influence largescale cleaning in future cities.
When it comes to building services too, our experts say there is an “emergence of smart, connected, technology-enabled operations regime unfolding in the years ahead which would influence FM contracts and FM engagements”.
Smart cleaning, however, depends very much on proper planning and investments by both the government and the organisations engaged in execution.
While attempting to gauge the impact of GST on the cleaning industry, we find one sector which is apparently affected is the dry-cleaning industry. The interpretations vary and we have a few professionals giving their views.
Whether it is cleaning equipment, chemicals, laundry equipment or dry-cleaning services, all are part of a larger effort to have a clean India.
The Waste Management Technology Expo at the forthcoming Clean India Technology Week is taking a bigger dimension with focus being turned to the various technology needs for multiple types of waste. There will also be a high-level seminar session bringing together all the stakeholders, including the government..
Mangala Chandran
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