Serval on Cleaning for Health
Commercial cleaning service provider Serval discusses the importance of Green Seal-certified operations and the value of green cleaning.
MomRemedy on Changing the Way Families Clean
Cleaning product company MomRemedy shares what sets them apart and why they value our partnership.
Benjamin Moore on the Company’s Greenest Product Offering
The paint leader discusses their greenest interior premium paint and the value of Green Seal certification.
Sustainable Packaging: Lend us Your Expertise
We’re recruiting qualified individuals that can provide technical expertise as we develop criteria for a sustainable packaging program that will recognize leadership among producers of consumable products.
The Green Seal Compass: Ensuring Clean Water
Water pollution is a global issue and a continuing challenge in the U.S. The Green Seal mark helps buyers find products that are verified to be safer for aquatic ecosystems and to preserve our water quality.
Podsy on Pod-Based Refillable Cleaning Systems
Podsy’s COO Jason Elsmore shares the inspiration behind Podsy™ Cleaning Systems and why the sustainability-minded brand partners with Green Seal.
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.
Prohibiting PFAS Chemicals
We are proposing a new prohibition on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certified cleaning and personal care products.
Eligible for Certification: Spray-Applied Microbial Cleaners
We made important improvements to our standard criteria for microbial-based cleaning products to better recognize leadership in this product category. Now, product manufacturers with spray-applied microbial cleaners can demonstrate that their products are formulated to be healthier, safer options for buyers.
The Green Seal Compass: Minimizing Waste
Preventing and minimizing waste is a critical goal for shifting to a low impact economy. With improved product design, less shipping of water, greater use of recovered materials, and well-performing, long-lasting products, we can reduce the waste that is so costly to our society and ecosystems.
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.
Our New Standard is Defining Sustainability for Paints and Coatings
Green Seal’s paint certification is the only mark in the marketplace to qualify products for both LEED v4.1 low-emitting materials credit requirements and Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly badge — making it simple for health-focused buyers to identify safer products.
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.