# Non-Profit Housekeeping Services Clean Close Company Provides Jobs For The Unemployed By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-07-25 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-close-company References: [cleanclose](http://www.cleanclose.co.uk/homepage) The Clean Close Company is a non-profit cleaning agency that operates using [environmentally friendly practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedred) while providing essential needs for the communities they service. Licensed by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), they recycle whenever possible and use eco-conscious methods to clean commercial and residential facilities. The company provides either contract or one-off cleaning services that includes everything from carpet cleaning and yard maintenance to the [removal of hazardous waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grove-co-spring-collection) and the sale of commercial cleaning materials and equipment. They also partner with numerous government-funded training programs that assist unemployed individuals to gain work experience and aquire marketable skills and qualifications. By working with these agencies, the company provides work opportunities to those on welfare who are looking to re-enter to workforce and find long-term, sustainable employment. **Contact Information** Clean Close Company [website](http://www.cleanclose.co.uk/homepage) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Environmental Consciousness in Cleaning Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly cleaning products and methods to meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious cleaning services. - **Social Employment Initiatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms or programs that connect unemployed individuals with job opportunities in various industries. - **Non-profit Business Models:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and implement non-profit business models that provide essential services while addressing social and environmental needs. ### Where This Applies - **Cleaning and Janitorial Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce automated cleaning technologies that improve efficiency and reduce costs in the cleaning industry. - **Job Placement and Skill Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop online platforms or apps that connect job seekers with employment and training programs. - **Sustainable and Socially Responsible Business:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable business models that prioritize social and environmental impact alongside profitability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Conscious Home Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iken-clean.md) - [Free-From Household Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-surface-eco-cleaner.md) - [Eco-Friendly Household Cleaning Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-mineral.md) - [Naturally Derived Cleaning Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lab-co.md) - [Low-Waste Cleaning Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-of-clean.md) - [Chic Sustainable Cleaning Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guests-on-earth.md) - [Professional Color-Coded Cleaning Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-range-pro-lineup.md) - [Festive Cleaning Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clorox-gift-of-clean.md) - [Home Cleaning Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grove-collaborative-1.md)