PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals known for their persistence in the environment and their impacts on human health. Discover their uses and impacts, as well as tips for avoiding PFAS in household products.
Apply to join our volunteer committees to help us define the core elements of safer, more sustainable products. Industry alignment on these elements is the first step toward forming a meaningful, marketable category of safer and more sustainable everyday products.
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a versatile and widely used compound. Discover where it’s commonly found and whether you should be concerned when you see PEG on product labels.
“Fragrance” is a common ingredient on consumer product labels that indicates the product is scented. Explore the composition of fragrances, their applications, safety considerations, and ways to minimize your exposure.
We are committed to eliminating PFAS from the supply chain for consumer products. In our latest action to prevent any more harm from these toxic “forever chemicals,” we are proposing to prohibit any PFAS in Green Seal-certified paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives, and degreasers.
Formaldehyde is a chemical with widespread applications that exposes humans to significant health risks. Explore how formaldehyde is used today and how to find safer and more sustainable products.
Consumers want to understand what is in the products they are buying. Here’s how Green Seal is helping the industry advance toward a healthier product future.
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.
The newest version of the LEED® rating system includes a key update: Green Seal-certified cleaning products and materials can now help facilities earn more points toward LEED certification.
The Biden-Harris Administration announced it is directing government contractors to buy only Green Seal- or Safer Choice-certified cleaning products and hand soaps for use in federal buildings to ensure products are free of toxic “forever chemicals.”
Green Seal is recruiting qualified applicants to join a working group that will assist with a revision to our GS-1 Sanitary Paper Products standard.
In celebration of Earth Day, we released the Green Seal 2023 Impact Report, showcasing how we and our partners are accelerating the transition to safer and more sustainable products and spaces.
Green Seal is proud to announce that we are now an ISEAL Community Member, joining a prestigious, committed group of sustainability organizations that are driving positive social and environmental change.
Our proposed certification standard for trash bags and can liners recognizes products that use less virgin plastic while maintaining top performance.
Our partnership with Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly has expanded to the U.K., Germany, Italy, France, and Spain.
