Environment and Sustainability

States Take the Lead on Climate Risk Reporting
July 14, 2025 Stephen P. Ashkin

States Take the Lead on Climate Risk Reporting

Business and Management

Some of the largest U.S. states are introducing new laws to address climate change. Even if your business is in a state with no climate risk reporting law today, your clients may still ask for emissions data tomorrow.

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Spartan
June 26, 2025 Sponsored by Spartan Chemical

Advocacy with a Purpose: People, Product, and Proper Training

Products

In this episode, we sit down with two government advocacy experts to break down the 3 P’s of effective advocacy

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Understanding Climate Risk  Reporting
June 9, 2025 Stephen P. Ashkin

Understanding Climate Risk Reporting

Business and Management

Cleaning industry customers increasingly expect climate risk reporting and sustainability disclosures from their vendors.

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The Life of a Facility Floor
May 29, 2025 Matt Casey

The Life of a Facility Floor

Hard Floors

Facility managers are finding that preventive cleaning strategies and floor renewal systems can not only extend the life of flooring but also save time and resources and lessen environmental impact.

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Maintaining Niche  Sustainable Flooring
May 15, 2025 Kathleen Misovic

Maintaining Niche Sustainable Flooring

Hard Floors

Building service contractors (BSCs) who care for hard floors are accustomed to encountering resilient flooring but are occasionally surprised to come across less common materials such as bamboo or cork.

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How to Select Eco-Conscious Cleaners and Disinfectants
May 8, 2025 Kirsten Hochberg

How to Select Eco-Conscious Cleaners and Disinfectants

Products

Cleaning professionals facing challenges in finding eco-conscious products can take five steps to source the best products for their facility.

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Steve Ashkin, founder of The Ashkin Group
April 25, 2025 Jeff Cross

Understanding Climate Risk Reporting

Business and Management

In this episode, sustainability expert Steve Ashkin, founder of The Ashkin Group, unpacks the evolving world of climate risk reporting and sustainability in the cleaning industry.

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cleaning, spray bottle
April 21, 2025 Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner

ISSA Launches Community of Practice to Empower Cleaning Professionals

Training

The Safer Choices Forum initiative provides essential resources, expert insights, and networking opportunities to drive safer, more sustainable cleaning solutions.

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Plug Into EVs to Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line
April 7, 2025 Stephen P. Ashkin

Plug Into EVs to Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line

Business and Management

Switching to electric vehicles (EVs) helps businesses demonstrate leadership in sustainability and signals a commitment to reducing environmental impact, enhancing reputation, and building customer loyalty.

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sports stadium, soccer stadium
March 31, 2025 Katrin Ferge

Dispenser Choices Influence Hygiene and Sustainability

Products

Long lines for restrooms and high-traffic areas that are dirty or disorganized can put a serious damper on gameday.

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Look Beyond the Spray and Pray Model to Eliminate Pests
March 24, 2025 Kathleen Misovic

Look Beyond the Spray and Pray Model to Eliminate Pests

Health and Safety

Pest control is crucial when the insect breeding population emerges. Fortunately, minimizing the breeding population does not need to involve toxic pesticides.

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The Road to EV Charging
March 18, 2025 Elizabeth Christenson

The Road to EV Charging

Facility Management

Experts expect EV sales to continue to boom this year, with more than 15 new EV models hitting the U.S. market, supplemented by generous purchase incentives and improving charging infrastructure.

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