Microbial-Based Cleaning Products
We’re proposing several important improvements to our standard criteria for microbial-based cleaning products to better recognize leadership in this popular product category.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.