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YOU CAN’T TRUST ‘APPROXIMATE’


Labels that state an approximate length, width, count or weight cannot be trusted according to the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers’ Association (CHSA). The only way buyers of cleaning and hygiene products can guarantee they get what they pay for is to buy product stamped with the Marque of the CHSA’s Manufacturing Standards Accreditation Schemes.


As well as auditing members the CHSA’s Accreditation Schemes for Soft Tissue, Plastic Refuse Sacks and Industrial Cotton Mops, the CHSA’s Independent Inspector, Martin Yates, also regularly spot checks non-member products. He is raising this issue after noticing a growing number of products labelled with only ‘approximate’ dimension, count and weight.


“If a label says there are approximately 200 sheets on a paper roll there could easily be just 180 sheets,” said Martin Yates. “If there are approximately 100 sacks in a pack, there may only 90. There is no way for buyers to know unless they physically check. No one would accept an approximate amount of money dispensed by a cash machine!”


Mike Stubbs, Chairman of the CHSA’s Manufacturing Standards Accreditation Schemes added: “it is our rigorous auditing process that underpins our standards.”


“Approximate is not good enough. By definition it’s not precise. Buyers have no guarantee they are getting what they pay for. The only way they can be certain, is to buy products stamped with the Marque of the relevant Accreditation Scheme.” Martin concluded.


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‘DESIGNING FUTURES’ PROJECT TACKLES YOUTH


UNEMPLOYMENT Sketch Studios, the commercial furniture specialist, has recently announced its sponsorship of Designing Futures as part of Clerkenwell Design Week. Set up by Jade-Ilke Creative Solutions and supported by Sketch Studios, Clerkenwell Design Week and Milliken, Designing Futures is a new project focussed on creating career opportunities within the design industry for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.


According to recent Government statistics, 853,000 people aged 16-24 were NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) in the fourth quarter of 2015, down 5,000 from the previous quarter and down 110,000 from October- December 2014. The youth unemployment landscape is worsening and the collective of companies and individuals behind Designing Futures are supporting this important project to help the individuals who would not normally have the opportunity to pursue a career in such a creative and competitive industry.


The launch event of Designing Futures @ CDW falls on Wednesday 11th May, 6 - 9pm at The Milliken Showroom. As part of a panel discussion entitled ‘Lessening the


Barriers: helping young people to enter the design industry’, industry experts, bloggers, authors and organisations will be discussing topics that affect the design world and the session will highlight some of the key trends and challenges in this area.


Following the topical debate, project participants will share their experiences and frustrations with the current system surrounding the entry-level job market. The young people as part of Designing Futures will offer invaluable insight into how British companies can respond to the needs of the emerging generation. In response, panel members will reveal how they plan to improve access to the industry.


“Sketch is delighted to be championing this vital project,” said Sketch MD, Jon Odey. “Now more than ever before it’s time for business leaders to really focus on improving access - not only to fill the current void in the youth unemployment landscape, but also to make the most of the talented generation that is slowly but surely entering the world of work. The project has been designed to open a new and fresh dialogue and Designing Futures, therefore, offers an opportunity for both senior managers in every business realm and the young people that are currently sitting in the grey area between education and employment.”


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