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NRDC “Issue with Tissue” Report Highlights Green Seal Standard

The scorecard spotlights the urgent need for more responsible fiber sourcing and transparent sustainability practices in the paper sector – the same priorities Green Seal targeted in the newest version of our certification standard for sanitary paper products.

How Midlab Developed One of the First Floor Finishes Formulated to Avoid PFAS

We sat down with Matt Schenk and Jamey Gaston from Midlab to learn more about how the company formulated its product without PFAS, what this certification means for customers, and how innovation in safer chemistry is shaping the future of floor care.

Understanding Ingredients: BPA in Consumer Products

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely used chemical in plastic and resin manufacturing. Find out how BPA functions, how you might be exposed to it, and how to reduce your risk of exposure to this hazardous chemical.

Redefining Sustainability Leadership for Sanitary Paper Products

With our new standard, consumers can be sure that certified sanitary paper products completely avoid virgin tree fiber and meet meaningful manufacturing and packaging sustainability requirements that protect people and the planet. 

Understanding Ingredients: Carcinogens in Everyday Products 

Carcinogens are cancer-causing agents that are intentionally and unintentionally added to a wide range of products. Find out what they are, how and where they’re used, and how to reduce your exposure to this hazardous group.

Green Seal Partners with 1% for the Planet 

We are pleased to launch a partnership with environmental nonprofit 1% for the Planet. This partnership gives the brands in our community the chance to expand the impact of their Green Seal certification by qualifying them toward 1% for the Planet membership as well.

Understanding Ingredients: A Guide to Heavy Metals

Heavy metals are widely used in industrial, agricultural, and technological applications, as well as in consumer products. Find out what they are, where and why they’re used in consumer products, and how to limit your interactions with this group of elements. 

LEED v5 Rewards Projects that Use Green Seal-Certified Products & Services

The newest version of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® building standard highlights the value of Green Seal-certified products and rewards projects that incorporate certified materials into their buildings and operations.

Understanding Ingredients: A Guide to Mercury in Consumer Products

Mercury is a naturally occurring element with a long history of industrial, scientific, and medicinal use. Explore what mercury is, how it’s commonly used, and steps consumers can take to limit exposure.

Announcing Green Seal’s 2025 Impact Report

Today, on Earth Day, we celebrates the brand leaders who are committed to delivering safer, more sustainable products and share insight into how, together with our stakeholders, we envision simplifying sustainable shopping for all buyers.

Cascades on Delivering Products with High Performance and Lower Environmental Impacts

Cascades’ Sustainability Advisor, Stéphanie Bureau, shares the sustainability features that tissue paper product consumers are looking for today and why they value our partnership.

Force of Nature on Changing the Consumer Cleaning Product Market

Force of Nature’s Co-Founder, Melissa Lush, shares how the innovative company is addressing sustainability issues with a countertop appliance and how Green Seal certification helps them attract new customers.

Be.blum on Making Everyday Cleaning Safer, Smarter, and More Sustainable

Be.blum’s Chief Business Officer, Dayana Arango, shares how the refillable cleaning product company is redefining home cleaning and why they partner with Green Seal.

PortionPac on Why Less is More

PortionPac Chemical Corporation’s Chief Strategy Officer, Caryn Gilliam, shares how sustainability is woven into the fabric of the company and why they value our partnership.

Understanding Ingredients: A Guide to Benzene

Benzene is a widely used chemical linked to a variety of health issues. Find out what benzene is, where it’s used, and how to reduce your exposure.