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.
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.
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.
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.
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.