Cleanliness in student accommodation is not just another part of shared living, it is a key factor in resident satisfaction, complaint levels, and even the long-term performance of accommodation assets. With 65% of students reporting at least one issue with their housing, problems in shared spaces are increasingly driving dissatisfaction and placing ongoing reactive pressure on facilities teams.
Author: Joanne Gilliard
Jangro’s ntrl “paper with purpose” range achieves EU Ecolabel certification
Organisations are under growing pressure to demonstrate measurable environmental progress, not just intent. That shift is influencing everything from supplier selection to product choice, with buyers increasingly prioritising transparency and independently verified credentials.
With this in mind, at Jangro we have developed our ntrl “paper with purpose” range, which has now achieved EU Ecolabel certification. This is one of Europe’s most recognised environmental standards, awarded only to products that meet strict criteria across their full lifecycle, from raw material sourcing and manufacturing through to usage and disposal.
Crucially, this is not a self-declared claim. The EU Ecolabel is independently verified, giving buyers confidence that the products meet high environmental and performance standards. With only a small proportion of products in each category achieving certification, it serves as a clear and credible marker in an increasingly crowded sustainability landscape, where environmental claims are under greater scrutiny.
Industry insights from the Manchester Cleaning Show 2026
Jangro returned to Manchester this year to exhibit at The Cleaning Show, a key date in the industry calendar, not just for product launches, but for open and honest conversations about where the industry is headed.
Across the two days, we met with prospective customers and long-standing partners, including manufacturers, distributors, facilities management professionals and cleaning operatives from across the UK, to discuss topics like ESG, compliance demands, workforce development and innovation.
Germ-free and play-ready: Why early years settings need the right hygiene partner
Maintaining high hygiene standards in nurseries and early years settings is essential for protecting children’s health and wellbeing. Young children explore the world through touch and playing close together, all while still developing their immune systems. This combination makes early years environments particularly susceptible to the spread of germs and infection. When hygiene systems fall short, the impact is immediate – illness spreads quickly, staff are stretched and parents lose confidence.