Cutting Through Confusion: How Green Seal Simplifies Sustainable Shopping
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.
How to Get Green Certified
Follow our straightforward certification process and prove to your customers that your products meet a high standard for protecting people and the planet with uncompromising performance.
Federal Government Announces PFAS-Free Purchasing Requirement, Specifying Green Seal
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.”
Determine if Green Seal Certification Makes Sense for Your Business
On October 12, 2023, Green Seal’s Vice President of Certification, Sara Risley joined Softly Solutions’ Mollie Hughes for a webinar to discuss the value of certification for businesses, purchasers, and consumers, and how to find Green Seal-certified products.
Oregon Bans PFAS in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
The “Toxic-Free Cosmetics” bill that passed the state legislature prohibits all PFAS and seven other chemicals from cosmetic and personal care products sold in the state beginning in 2027.
Study Finds Inaccurate Hazard Warnings in 30% of Chemical Safety Data Sheets
SDSs are commonly used to communicate the health and environmental safety concerns of hazardous chemicals, but often include inaccurate chemical hazard warnings.
Green Seal Partnership with Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Expands Internationally
Our partnership with Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly has expanded to the U.K., Germany, Italy, France, and Spain.
Wayfair’s New Shop Sustainably Filter Highlights Green Seal-Certified Products
Wayfair’s newest feature makes it simple for customers to shop for more sustainable home products that are certified by trusted third-party organizations like Green Seal.
New Research Identifies How Green-Certified Hotels Can Boost Bookings
A new study finds key methods hotels can use to successfully convert their green certification credentials into more bookings.
Safer Hotel Disinfecting: How to Sustainably Address Guest Concerns
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.
The Safer Way to Clean and Disinfect Your Home
Choosing safer products and understanding when disinfecting is appropriate can help you guard against viruses and other germs while also protecting your home’s indoor air quality and the health and safety of your family.
Consumer Beliefs are Changing About Sustainable Products
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.
Google’s New Feature Highlights Green Seal-Certified Hotels
Google’s latest feature makes it easier for travelers to find sustainable lodging options. This new feature tags environmentally preferable hotels that have achieved ecolabel certification from Green Seal or select other credible third-party certification organizations as “Eco-Certified” in Google Travel hotel search results.
Your Guide to VOCs in Paint and Cleaning Products
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are common indoor air pollutants that are frequently found in household products and can cause adverse health effects. Here’s a quick overview of VOCs, how to choose healthier, greener products, and other tips for reducing your exposure to VOCs.
The Green Seal Compass: Protecting Human Health
Our standards address the most significant health impacts across the product life cycle for which there are known and feasible safer alternatives.