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Principle shortlisted for Employee
Ownership Award Principle Cleaning Services has been shortlisted for ‘Employee Owned Rising Star of the Year’ in the UK Employee Ownership Awards 2024.
The awards are organised by the Employee Ownership Association (EOA). The Rising Star award recognises the success of an organisation that has become employee owned in the last three years and is already demonstrating and evidencing an advantage through its approach to engagement, culture and representation.
Principle, which was founded by Douglas Cooke, Executive Chairman, in 1989, created an Employee Ownership Trust in 2023, giving its employees the majority of its shares and putting the future of the business in the hands of its 2,800+ staff.
Commenting on the awards, Tom Lloyd, Principle’s CEO, said: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted for this award and recognised for our move to employee ownership, which was designed to preserve the legacy of the company and ensure its future stability and prosperity. I firmly believe we have embedded an employee ownership ethos and culture, with our staff becoming life-long partners of the business.”
James de le Vingne, Chief Executive of the EOA, added: “The calibre of applications show the remarkable
Robert Scott launches 100%
compostable wipe Cleaning manufacturer and distributor, Robert Scott, has unveiled the Ecofibre Compostable Wipe, a 100% natural fibre cleaning wipe designed for eco-friendly cleaning that doesn’t compromise performance.
Developed as an alternative to traditional synthetic options, the wipe is made entirely from compostable fibres sourced from PEFC-certified wood pulp and meets EN 13432:2000- 12 standards for compostability.
Once used, the wipe can simply be rinsed and disposed of alongside food waste, where it will biodegrade harmlessly. Even the packaging is designed with sustainability in mind, with PLA bags made from compostable bioplastics and cartons from FSC-certified recycled sources.
Despite its significant environmental benefits, the Ecofibre Compostable Wipe makes no sacrifices in terms of commercial cleaning effectiveness. Its open weave design makes it easy to rinse; it absorbs up to eight times its own weight in water and is machine washable.
In addition, the wipe is colour-coded for improved hygiene and is food contact compliant, making it safe for use in professional food preparation areas.
Alastair Scott, Sales Director at Robert Scott, said: “With ever-increasing levels of plastic waste polluting our oceans
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and microplastics entering the food chain, it's crucial to find sustainable alternatives.
“Our new Ecofibre Compostable Wipe addresses this need by providing a natural fibre cloth that doesn’t compromise on performance or affordability. It’s a step towards a more circular economy in the cleaning sector and greener planet for us all, with disposed of wipes biodegrading into compost, which in turn is used to grow more trees.”
The Ecofibre Compostable Wipe is available in four colours – blue, red, green and yellow – sized at 40x32cm, and come in packs of 10x50. To place an order, request a sample of arrange a demonstration, call 01457 819400, email
info@robert-scott.co.uk or visit the website below.
www.robert-scott.co.uk twitter.com/TomoCleaning
accomplishments of employee-owned businesses at various stages of EO from regions and industries across the UK. These proudly employee-owned businesses are leading the way in developing great EO practices, delivering increased employee wellbeing and business performance, and contributing to people-powered growth in the UK.”
Winners of the awards, which are sponsored by Howden, will be revealed at a gala dinner celebration on Tuesday 26 November at the Telford International Centre as part of the EOA Annual Conference.
www.principleclean.com
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