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Creating a long-term sustainable cleaning strategy
Sustainability is a priority for many of today’s businesses, as they add ESG goals and watch their carbon footprint, but how can cleaning companies turn
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Reducing single-use plastics from your cleaning practices
Single-use plastics have long been a concern for their environmental impact, and with over 300 million tons of plastic produced each year, cleaning product packaging
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Experts announced for Green Seal’s standards committee
Global non-profit Green Seal® has announced the formation of its inaugural Standards Steering Committee, comprised of industry leaders and subject matter experts charged with overseeing
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Sustainable floor care
More and more companies are prioritizing sustainability and ESG as part of their cleaning and maintenance programs. With the global green cleaning market projected to
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EPA takes further action to combat PFAS contamination
Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin outlined upcoming agency action to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). In this suite of
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Green Seal Prohibits PFAS forever chemicals
Global non-profit Green Seal® has announced a prohibition on any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Green Seal-certified paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives,
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Exploring innovation in AI and green cleaning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to revolutionize the professional cleaning industry in silent yet significant ways. While robotic cleaning devices like vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers,
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Cleaning and sustainability in 2025
As the commercial cleaning industry evolves, 2025 brings an updated set of priorities, as cleaners and facility managers strive to provide safe and healthy business
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LEED v5: A step backwards turns into a step forward
Many cleaning contractors know that LEED-EB v5 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Existing Buildings version 5) has been in the news lately, especially in publications
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Sustainable commercial cleaning practices
The growing awareness of environmental issues and the desire for healthier workplaces are responsible for a significant shift in the commercial cleaning industry. Sustainable cleaning
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A greener approach to public restrooms
Sustainability doesn’t always have to be complicated or costly. While many maintenance managers may be looking at adding technology like sensors or taking on a
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ESG, green cleaning, and beyond
Sustainability reports are becoming an important part of facility management as companies strive to lower their carbon footprints and work towards their environmental, social and
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Green Seal releases its 2024 Impact Report
Green Seal has released its 2024 Impact Report, highlighting the meaningful impacts the global nonprofit and the brands that partner with it achieved over the past
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4 ways that facilities can help support the planet
As many companies evaluate their impact on the planet, developing programs and practices that align with their ESG goals, facility cleaning and maintenance are certainly
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Great expectations
With increased attention from Canadians towards green initiatives, organizations are looking to become more sustainable to appeal to consumers, investors, and employees alike. To do
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How commercial cleaners can help customers achieve their ESG goals
Companies are increasingly focused on achieving their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals in today’s business landscape. Commercial cleaning services can be pivotal in helping
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EPA highlights Green Seal’s PFAS prohibition for federal purchasers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) released an update to its federal purchasing search tool that highlights the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) prohibitions and
