It’s a positive sign for those of us invested in product sustainability that consumer interest has never been higher. Yet we constantly bump up against the fact that purchasing behavior lags behind. The hard truth is, we are asking consumers to solve a problem that the marketplace itself has not yet addressed.
PFAS “forever chemicals” are an invisible crisis hiding in plain sight. PFAS are now pervasive in our environment and the health impacts of many of them are sobering. But it’s not all bad news.
This year at Green Seal we dove deep into defining safer and more sustainable products. Today, on Earth Day, we are illuminating the comprehensive nature of this work in our 2024 Impact Report.
Our CEO, Doug Gatlin, discusses the confusion surrounding green claims and how brands can be confident that their claims hold up.
As the world opens up amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, travelers have come to expect more frequent cleaning and disinfecting in the spaces they occupy – but it does not have to come at the expense of healthy indoor air quality.
In our 2022 Impact Report, we are proud to highlight the impactful initiatives and partnerships that are making it simpler for consumers, parents, business owners, and others to choose healthier, safer products and services with confidence.
New research shows that consumers, particularly younger generations, are beginning to see sustainable products as higher performing than conventional alternatives. This change in the perceived value of environmentally preferable products is a testament to the quality of the sustainable brands available today and a beacon of hope for the future of responsible companies.
This compass guides our work to ensure only the healthiest, most responsible, and proven effective products are certified to Green Seal standards.
Our CEO, Doug Gatlin, discusses the dangers of over-disinfecting and the importance of identifying safer chemicals.
BMS sat down with our CEO, Doug Gatlin, to discuss green cleaning, sustainability in the janitorial industry, and why certifications matter now more than ever.
To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we’re looking back at our history and the role Green Seal has played in the wider story of the sustainability movement.
Growing public demand for ingredient transparency is prompting regulators to require manufacturers and retailers to publicly communicate the ingredients in consumer products.
Our CEO, Doug Gatlin, discusses the link between health and sustainability, and how lodging properties can adapt to changing consumer preferences.
America has a paper waste problem. The paper that we recycle shouldn’t be sitting in landfills – but it will continue to pile up unless we choose paper products made from recycled material.
