Green Cleaning is an Organization-Wide Effort at NC State
North Carolina State University’s housekeeping staff share the impacts of their certified green cleaning program.
BMS Cleans Over 100 Million Square Feet of Space
BMS Building Maintenance Services’ President, Michael Doherty, shares why sustainability is important to the janitorial company and how Green Seal certification demonstrates their commitment to transparency and accountability.
Harsh Cleaning Chemicals Have No Place in Our Schools
Poor indoor air quality is linked to numerous health risks. Ironically, schools that try to protect the health of children and staff with regular facility cleaning are inadvertently doing more harm than good by using cleaning products that contain hazardous chemicals and VOCs.
Updated Paper Waste Standards Deliver Big Environmental Wins
America has a paper waste problem. The paper that we recycle shouldn’t be sitting in landfills – but it will continue to pile up unless we choose paper products made from recycled material.
HSC Report: How Schools are Keeping Kids Healthier, Safer
A new report out this week from the Healthy Schools Campaign shows that a growing number of school officials across the country are choosing environmentally certified cleaning products.
Green & Glamour Go Together for Certified Sofitel LA
Sofitel LA’s Director of Engineering, Rex Umbay, shares why sustainability is important and offers advice for other hotels looking to go green.
Update: TCSA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Amendment
This amendment gives the EPA greater authority, strict time lines for progress, and dependable funding sources for implementing effective chemical regulation.
Study Quantifies GHG Reductions of Certified Hotels
In a market full of different certifiers, it is important for hotels to distinguish between a green-washed standard and one with real environmental benefits.
Your Feedback Is Key to the Success of Our Standards
We have published dozens of science-based standards and certified thousands of products, but we couldn’t do it without stakeholder input.
Celebrating Earth Day with Green Seal-Certified Airlie
We joined Green Seal-certified Airlie for Earth Day and learned more about the sustainability initiatives they’ve implemented across the property.
Healthy Schools 101: Why Our Kids Need Healthier Facilities
Claire Barnett shares tips for improving indoor air quality and protecting children from the health impacts of harmful chemicals.
Green Cleaning Your Way to LEED and Well Beyond
Green cleaning is a vital contribution to public health and the environment, and considers the well-being of building occupants while maintaining the life span and appearance of surfaces in commercial and institutional buildings.