Heavy metals are widely used in industrial, agricultural, and technological applications, as well as in consumer products. Find out what they are, where and why they’re used in consumer products, and how to limit your interactions with this group of elements.
The newest version of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® building standard highlights the value of Green Seal-certified products and rewards projects that incorporate certified materials into their buildings and operations.
Mercury is a naturally occurring element with a long history of industrial, scientific, and medicinal use. Explore what mercury is, how it’s commonly used, and steps consumers can take to limit exposure.
Cascades’ Sustainability Advisor, Stéphanie Bureau, shares the sustainability features that tissue paper product consumers are looking for today and why they value our partnership.
Force of Nature’s Co-Founder, Melissa Lush, shares how the innovative company is addressing sustainability issues with a countertop appliance and how Green Seal certification helps them attract new customers.
Benzene is a widely used chemical linked to a variety of health issues. Find out what benzene is, where it’s used, and how to reduce your exposure.
To prevent significant deforestation and climate change impacts from towel and tissue production, we collaborated with leading brands, retailers, and purchasers to create a modern leadership standard for tree-free and recycled content sanitary paper products that never use virgin tree fiber.
PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals known for their persistence in the environment and their impacts on human health. Discover their uses and impacts, as well as tips for avoiding PFAS in household products.
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a versatile and widely used compound. Discover where it’s commonly found and whether you should be concerned when you see PEG on product labels.
“Fragrance” is a common ingredient on consumer product labels that indicates the product is scented. Explore the composition of fragrances, their applications, safety considerations, and ways to minimize your exposure.
Formaldehyde is a chemical with widespread applications that exposes humans to significant health risks. Explore how formaldehyde is used today and how to find safer and more sustainable products.
Consumers want to understand what is in the products they are buying. Here’s how Green Seal is helping the industry advance toward a healthier product future.
Follow our straightforward certification process and prove to your customers that your products meet a high standard for protecting people and the planet with uncompromising performance.
The Biden-Harris Administration announced it is directing government contractors to buy only Green Seal- or Safer Choice-certified cleaning products and hand soaps for use in federal buildings to ensure products are free of toxic “forever chemicals.”
On October 12, 2023, Green Seal’s Vice President of Certification, Sara Risley joined Softly Solutions’ Mollie Hughes for a webinar to discuss the value of certification for businesses, purchasers, and consumers, and how to find Green Seal-certified products.
