Sustainable Practices
Sustainability in the city
As people all over the world strive to lower their carbon footprints and move closer towards an eco-friendly life, the City of Waterloo is a
Three types of facility audits
Even with a quality control program in place, facility audits are a smart move to address any ongoing issues and prevent surprise expenses for facility
Sustainability and the cleaning industry
For commercial cleaners, sustainability is the new green cleaning. Many facility managers remember when the professional cleaning industry first stopped using traditional cleaning solutions, products,
Evolving from green cleaning to sustainability
In recent years, “green cleaning” has become important to businesses as a way to mitigate the cleaning industry’s negative effects on the environment. According to
Maintenance tips for lowering your winter salt use
Does your winter outdoor maintenance program rely on salt use? Outdoor maintenance comes with its challenges all year long, but winter can be particularly unique.
A sustainable approach to cold and flu season
Cold and flu season is well underway, and planning ahead will help keep guests and staff safe and healthy. Why not take a sustainable approach
How to go green with your landscaping
If you want to take a greener approach to your facility’s landscaping, now is a great time to plan ahead, optimize your asset management, and
Canadian presence noticeable as ISSA Show North America sees strong increase in attendance
ISSA Canada made its return to the one show for facility solutions – ISSA Show North America – which took place at the McCormick Place
Sustainable ice and snow management for your building
As the weather gets cooler and winter creeps closer, it’s time to think about ice and snow management for your building. In the past, many
ISSA Show North America celebrates Innovation Award winners
The 2022 ISSA Innovation Award winners and honourees were announced on October 13 on the final day of the 2022 ISSA Show North America, held
Does your facility have an EV plan?
As electric vehicle use grows more popular each year for company fleets, delivery, and personal use, an EV plan can help you assess and address
ISSA Show North America 2022 to go fully sustainable
The 2022 show, which is being held October 10-13 in Chicago, will be powered using 100 per cent renewable electricity.
Are you missing out on commercial lighting rebates for your facility?
These days, every cent counts, and commercial lighting rebates may be a way for your facility to make the most of your lighting choices. It’s
How to get your parking lot winter-ready
Don’t forget your parking lot as part of your fall maintenance plan.
High-rises bringing health to new heights
Urbanites living in two up-and-coming condos won't have to escape their homes for fresh air and water.
Corporate sustainability challenges – and how to overcome them
Sustainability today is more than just tracking emissions and reducing consumption.
Green Seal bans all PFAS in cleaning products
PFAS chemicals can be so resistant to degradation that they could persist for hundreds of years; hence their nickname of "forever chemicals".






















