With the recent closing of a local distributor, and the addition to WAXIE’s sales force in this market, we hosted a seminar for over 40 local facilities at Chemeketa Community College. The goal of the seminar was to introduce WAXIE, share our Mission Statement, and listen to our potential customer's needs! We really appreciated everyone who made it considering the bad weather & rough travel conditions ..read more

Sustainability is no longer a trend, but a lifestyle that society is embracing more and more each year. We'll continue to see new innovations in a variety of products, accessories & ways of doing things that will make it easier to practice both individually & for businesses. in particular has been a hot topic – the drought in the West is not something that will be gone quickly and has caused many to rethink water usage and consumption ..read more

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The next step builds onto and works in combination with your we’re breaking down this overall process into eight steps , as reflected in our from easier to adopt green cleaning procedures and techniques to higher level strategies and stewardship. Green cleaning involves more than just the cleaning chemicals themselves. The tools, equipment and actual cleaning processes play an integral role in increasing efficiency and reducing your overall environmental impact to keep your building and those that use it clean and healthy ..read more

Conventional floor finishes generally utilize zinc to for “crosslinking” within the formula. , contain many stringent requirements, but the most significant factor is eliminating metal compounds This creates a very strong and durable bond, helping with durability, wear, scuff resistance, etc. Some early green floor finishes used calcium for crosslinking, instead of zinc. While they met third-party standards, they didn’t meet customer standards. It just wasn’t as durable and the finish “walked off,” leading to more maintenance and more expense for facility operators ..read more

Water conservation plays a major role in developing a . A day dedicated to raising awareness of preserving one of life’s most critical resources and it’s a great opportunity to learn more about how universally connected we all are through water. you can save water to achieve your green building goals—from easy proactive tasks like monitoring your water bill to detect leaks to implementing products that reduce water usage ..read more

This becomes even more essential as government regulations loosen and businesses, schools and buildings begin the so that children have a safe learning environment, employees are more productive at work, and guests feel comfortable frequenting your business ..read more

As the last couple of years have demonstrated, the importance of healthy buildings is essential to the health of the people who occupy them. Today is , a day celebrated around the globe to promote the development of well-being societies that strive to prioritize health for all. This year's theme is “ " which focuses on the steps we can take to protect the planet, and the well-being of all who inhabit it.  ..read more