Established in the eighth century, Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Pub in the City of St Albans, Hertfordshire, was purchased in 2012 by Christo Tafelli. While committed to preserving the pub’s history, Christo also endeavoured to create the greenest and most ... Read More »

Garbage is among the few things that is thought of only when it turns into a problem. When the system fails, garbage is not disposed of properly, and odour intensifies leading to unsanitary conditions, it is everyone’s concern. One ideal ... Read More »

Global Food Waste Management markets accounted for $26.86 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $53.34 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period. Newer indigenous products are making inroads to provide solutions to ... Read More »

As an 80-billion-dollar industry, the laundry sector in India competes with the likes of the hotel industry, logistics, mobility sector and delivery sectors in terms of size, scope and scale. The business per se is as old as civilization itself; ... Read More »

The methodology of Total Quality Management is intended to assist in achieving business excellence. Hospitality management is no exception, striving to improve guest satisfaction, acquire a competitive advantage and ensure repeat patronage. Communication, coordination and co-operation between the departments of ... Read More »

There are active actions being taken towards proper disposal of the effluent of both domestic and industrial sources. There are attempts to create a circular economy by recycling sludge being generated from these plants for co-processing and co-generation. Harshad Fatehpuria, ... Read More »

Scope and Vision K Raheja Corp is one of India’s leading real estate developers, with a sizeable part of its portfolio consisting of commercial spaces in the form of business parks. Early on, it recognised the need to incorporate green ... Read More »

The Local Self-governing Body can eliminate waste generated by abattoirs and poultry stalls completely. This can be an income generating proponent as well. Pappinisseri panchayat in Kerala has set a model, writes Dr. P. V Mohanan, former Managing Director, Meat ... Read More »

Chemical cleaning applications are the future of the drycleaning industry. Here’s a guide to look at the benefits and must-haves in today’s air compressors for dry cleaning. For a dry-cleaning press, an air pressure range of 70 to 90 and ... Read More »

With major government initiatives and increased growth in medical tourism, healthcare services in India are in demand and hold a new wave of opportunity. Housekeeping plays a major role in maintaining a healthy facility. Sweety Mandot, Manager-Operations, Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai, ... Read More »

Whether it is a commercial or retail laundry, a hotel, a hospital or any establishment for that matter, while buying the machine, some of the areas that need to be looked into include durability, advanced technology with maintenance systems, being ... Read More »

In a gala evening function organised during the Laundrex India Expo on February 14, the laundry and dry-cleaning service providers from across India gathered to formally launch the Dry-cleaners’ & Launderers’ Association of India (DLAI). Hailing the successful launch of ... Read More »

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar along with the Niine Movement is calling upon all the Pad Heroes across India for the nationwide running event Run4Niine. The event will take place in hundreds of cities across 20+ states in India on March ... Read More »

Today, In India, the bed linens, towels, blankets and duvet cover that are used in hotels and hospitals are managed primarily in two ways: OPLs (On-Premise Laundries) and Outsourced laundry service of customer-owned goods (COG). Problems in linen purchasing Quality ... Read More »

10 years ago, the term ‘expanding your businesses’ meant something simpler and different,” says Rachit. In the laundry industry, opening a new outlet was the simplest translation of expansion. Just scope out a new area/locality, acquire property at a place ... Read More »

Another solution would be for the machinery manufacturers to launch automated machines with minimal manual intervention. Also, sensors will have an impact on automation of systems in simplifying processes. Cutting down the process cycle and time is need of the ... Read More »

Dry-cleaning and Laundry Association of India (DLAI) is happy to announce its participation at the Laundrex India Expo 2019, Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre on February 13,14 & 15. The objective is to develop an institution that can help people to ... Read More »

Indian wear deserves a premium care,” says Ravi Raghav. According to him, there is a vast array of Indian wear and each apparel is made of a different fabric and there are four types of laundry services that one can ... Read More »

Everyone is talking about Wet Cleaning 4.0. As Brecht Gailez Sales Manager, Lapauw International, puts it, “It is all about knowing how much has been washed today, how much detergents have been used… calculating exactly what has gone into washing ... Read More »

Dr Dilip Boralkar, Former Member Secretary, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, highlighted the hazards of unscientific management of Municipal Solid Waste all over India and particularly with reference to about 2000 TPD to 10,000 TPD at Pune and Mumbai Municipal Corporations ... Read More »