Invitation to Comment

Proposing a New Leadership Standard for Trash Bags & Can Liners

Our proposed certification standard for trash bags and can liners recognizes products that use less virgin plastic while maintaining top performance.

The Healthy Green Schools & Colleges™ Standard

We’re proposing several improvements to our HGSC standard criteria to clarify and consolidate standard criteria; better address differences between K-12 school districts and higher education institutions; and provide more flexibility for implementation.

Prohibiting PFAS Chemicals

We are proposing a new prohibition on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certified cleaning and personal care products.

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.

3M Easy Trap Sweep and Dust Sheets – Innovation Criteria

3M has modified the claims associated with their application for our Environmental Innovation certification for their Easy Trap Sweep and Dust Sheets.

Thermal Intelligence’s BASECAMP – Innovation Criteria

Thermal Intelligence applied for our Environmental Innovation certification for BASECAMP, their line of industrial temporary heating, power generation, and lighting products.

Nyco Products’ Bug Eliminator – Innovation Criteria

Nyco Products Company applied for our Environmental Innovation certification for their minimum-risk bug eliminator.

Safer, Healthier Hand Sanitizers

We developed a health-protective framework for alcohol-based hand sanitizer certification to provide purchasers and consumers a simple way choose safer and effective products.

Kaivac Univac and AutoVac Stretch – Innovation Criteria

Kaivac, Inc submitted two applications for our Environmental Innovation certification for their Univac and AutoVac Stretch products.

ABCO Natura Yarn Mop Heads – Innovation Criteria

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