Podcasts

2010-02-25

Nic News podcast #29:
Lean 5s in Facilities Management

Lean 5s is a practical strategy that facilities managers can use to increase efficiencies and meet environmental objectives in the cleaning organization.

2009-05-08

Nic News Podcast #27:
The 3R's

Reduce, Reuse, and if Those Are Not an Option...Recycle. Marcie Palmer interviews Renae Hesselink, V.P. of Sustainability for Nichols.

2009-02-16

Nic News Podcast #25:
Understanding Microfiber Technology

This episode of Nic News features an interview with John Schneider with Rubbermaid Commercial Care Products. Microfiber is a synthetic fiber that consists of a very fine blend of polyester and polyamide (nylon) threads. The threads are blended, woven and chemically split into microscopic fibers that when examined under a microscope appears in the shape of a star. These split fibers create a surface area 40 times greater than that of a regular fiber.

2008-05-01

Nic News Podcast #23:
The Bug Stops Here - Natural Solutions to Pest Management

Synthetic pesticides are the single largest class of toxic chemicals to which the total population worldwide is exposed. While their predominant use is in large-scale industrialized agriculture, other major applications include urban spraying, uses in offices, schools, golf courses, and lawn and garden. Over use can result in pervasive environmental contamination of air, water, food and health. Stephen Tvedten, President of PEST (Prevent Environmental Suicide Today) and Head of the Institute of Pest Management shares natural solutions to pest management.

2008-03-12

Nic News Podcast #21:
Sustainable Packaging - An Introduction

This episode of Nic News features an interview Suzanne Fisher, seasoned Packaging Engineer and active board member of the national IoPP -Institute of Packaging Professionals, shares an introduction to sustainability in packaging ? a new and growing topic in the packaging industry. Hosted by Marcie Palmer. For more information visit www.enichols.com.

2008-01-31

Nic News Podcast #19:
Determining the Billable Weight of Ground Shipments

This episode of Nic News features an interview with Andy Ahonen with Sealed Air discussing dimensional weight and the difference between actual, oversize weight and dimensional weight as it relates to shipping costs.. Hosted by Marcie Palmer. For more information visit www.enichols.com.

2007-11-28

Nic News Podcast #17: Infection Control:
Surface Disinfection - Myth or Reality?

This episode of Nic News features an interview with Sue Garayalde, RN, MPH and Greg Fischer, 3M Commercial Care discussing the important concepts in environmental cleaning to minimize the spread of infection from surfaces. Hosted by Marcie Palmer. For more information visit www.enichols.com.

2007-08-14

Nic News Podcast #15:
E-business - A Tool for Working Smarter not Harder

2007-05-21

Nic News Podcast #13:
Spot and Stain Removal

This episode of Nic News features features an interview with Mark Kling, VP of Sales and Marketing for DSC Products and a discussion of difference between a spot and a stain, most common stains, steps to cleaning a spot and steps to removing common stains. Hosted by Marcie Palmer. For more information visit www.enichols.com.

2007-03-19

Nic News Podcast #11:
Clean Green with What? Green Chemical Solutions

This episode of Nic News features features an interview with Todd Seabert with Spartan Chemical and a discussion of who should green clean, benefits of Green cleaning, green solutions then and now, how does using green solutions contribute to the environment, what cleaning solutions are green and how green solutions can impact all industries. Hosted by Marcie Palmer. For more information visit www.enichols.com.

2007-01-07

Nic News Podcast #9:
Operator Preventative Maintenance Tips for Automatic Scrubbers

This episode of Nic News features features an interview with Mike Steers, Nichols Manager of Equipment Sales and Service and a discussion benefits of maintaining cleaning equipment, daily equipment checklists and preventative maintenance tips for auto scrubbers. Hosted by Marcie Palmer. For more information visit www.enichols.com.

2006-12-05

Nic News Podcast #7:
Matting - How It Affects Cleaning Costs

This episode of Nic News features features an interview with Larry Arnold with Andersen Matting and how to reduce cleaning costs with matting, green cleaning strategies, mat placement strategies, rent versus purchase, reducing risks with slip and fall incidents and where to go for additional information. Hosted by Marcie Palmer. For more information visit www.enichols.com.

2006-11-03

Nic News Podcast #5:
Marketing Your Green Cleaning Program

This episode of Nic News features features an interview with Ron Segura with the Ashkin Group and a discussion of when to consider a Green Cleaning program, the benefits in each market segment and steps to begin this process. Hosted by Marcie Palmer. For more information visit www.enichols.com.

2006-10-06

Nic News Podcast #3:
LEED - EB, An introduction with Sam Pobst

This episode of Nic News features an interview with Sam Pobst, LEED AP, owner of Eco Metrics LLC, and Chairman of the West Michigan Chapter of USGBC, an introduction to LEED for existing buildings and information on contacting Nichols. Hosted by Marcie Palmer. For more information visit www.enichols.com.

2006-09-08

Nic News Podcast #1:
Green Cleaning

This episode of Nic News features an interview with Ron Segura with the Ashkin Group and a discussion of Green Cleaning and information on contacting Nichols. Hosted by Marcie Palmer. For more information visit www.enichols.com.