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Introducing the RecycleKiwi Education Hub – free and fun resources for Kiwi classrooms
Have you checked out the brand-new RecycleKiwi® Education Hub? It’s now live and ready for primary and intermediate teachers who want to make learning about sustainability both fun and easy…
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Reduce staff sick days with a cleaner workplace this winter
When people think of hygiene hazards, office desks don’t usually come to mind. Yet in reality, desks, phones, keyboards, and other shared surfaces are often the biggest offenders when it…
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Two Hours = Germs Everywhere
That’s the verdict of a recent study from a team led by Dr Charles Gerba, a microbiologist at the University of Arizona, Tucson. The New Zealand Herald reported the findings…
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The Value of Cleaning
The Value of Cleaning stretches well beyond that of mere appearance. It is an investment in human health, the workplace environment and an improved bottom line. In recent years international…
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Charles P. Gerba, PhD et al. Classroom Hygiene Study, 2009
Occurrence of Bacteria and Viruses on Elementary Classroom Surfaces and the Potential Role of Classroom Hygiene in the Spread of Infectious Diseases. Reprint of a study from: The Journal of…
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DR Gerba – Waste in Space
Dr Charles P. Gerba speaks about an interesting issue faced by astronauts NASA. Dr Gerba, widely known as “Dr Germ” is one of the world’s leading microbiologists and a recognised…
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DR Gerba – School Hygiene
Respected microbiologist asked to ‘stay behind after school’. Dr Gerba, widely known as “Dr Germ” is one of the world’s leading microbiologists and a recognised expert on infectious diseases. Brought…
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Dr Gerba talks Office Hygiene
Dr Charles P. Gerba, a Professor of microbiology from the University of Arizona, points out the areas we should be concerned about in an average workplace, plus gives some quick…
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DR Gerba – Bathroom Hygiene
Dr Gerba discusses bathroom hygiene. Dr Gerba, widely known as “Dr Germ” is one of the world’s leading microbiologists and a recognised expert on infectious diseases. Brought to New Zealand…
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Germ Warfare in your office – Dr Charles P Gerba
Dr Gerba’s most recent research uncovers the link between unhygienic workplaces and sickness, and the affect on productivity. This is a very relevant area of research to New Zealand businesses; it’s…
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US microbiologist says toilet seats cleaner than office desks
Prof Charles Gerba shook hands for what must have been the 100th time that day and kept talking as he seamlessly turned to the hand-wash dispenser and the paper towels.…
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Protect your office from becoming a comfortable spot for bacteria to grow
How can you protect your office from becoming a comfortable spot for bacteria to grow? The world’s leading expert on germs is coming to New Zealand in July and will…