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Honoring the Custodial Workers Who Keep Our Schools Healthy

School custodial and housekeeping staff are unsung heroes during this global pandemic. School custodial and housekeeping workers have been working tirelessly to maintain a healthy and safe environment for students and staff when onsite learning resumes.

ABCO Natura Yarn Mop Heads – Innovation Criteria

ABCO Products applied for our Environmental Innovation certification for their NaturaYarn mop heads.

Serving Our Stakeholders During the COVID-19 Health Crisis

We are committed to providing trusted information and resources on staying safe and healthy amid the challenges caused by COVID-19.

Our Standard Means Uncompromising Cleaning Performance

We often hear the question: how do I know green cleaning products work as effectively as conventional ones? Here’s a window into our performance requirements.

USC Hotel: Why We Pursued Green Seal Certification

USC University Communications professional, Ron Mackovich, shares USC Hotel’s journey to getting Green Seal-certified and the big impacts that small changes can make.

BMS: An Interview with Green Seal CEO Doug Gatlin

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.

Kittrich Shares What Green Seal Means for Consumers

Kittrich’s Corporation Formulator, Rachel Bolin, discusses the company’s commitment to safer and effective products, and why they partner with Green Seal.

Partnership Leads to Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Program

We are partnering with pioneer advocacy organization Healthy Schools Campaign to create the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Program to help schools design and implement healthy green facilities management practices.

30 Years Strong: A Look at Green Seal and Ecolabelling

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.

Consumers Spur Action on Toxins Like Methylene Chloride

Growing consumer awareness of the health risks of methylene chloride and 1,4-dioxane, both of which are found in common household and personal care products, has begun to prompt action by the federal government, states and retailers.

Will CA Transparency Law Spur Safer Cleaning Products?

Growing public demand for ingredient transparency is prompting regulators to require manufacturers and retailers to publicly communicate the ingredients in consumer products.

Titanium Dioxide Whitens in Enzyme-Based Cleaning

We now allow titanium dioxide as an ingredient in enzyme-based cleaning products that meet our standard criteria.

Branch Creek De-Icer Melts Competition with Certification

Branch Creek CEO, Nate Clemmer, discusses what makes the company’s products stand out and how Green Seal certification helps with claims validation.

Emerging Wellness Trends Advance Green Hospitality

Our CEO, Doug Gatlin, discusses the link between health and sustainability, and how lodging properties can adapt to changing consumer preferences.

SAVOR…Chicago Earns First Convention Center Certification

SAVOR’s Vice President of Culinary, Doug Bradley, shares how sustainability is embedded into the company and why they value Green Seal certification.