Proposing a New Leadership Standard for Trash Bags & Can Liners
Our proposed certification standard for trash bags and can liners recognizes products that use less virgin plastic while maintaining top performance.
Green Seal Partnership with Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Expands Internationally
Our partnership with Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly has expanded to the U.K., Germany, Italy, France, and Spain.
The Healthy Green Schools & Colleges™ Standard
We’re proposing several improvements to our HGSC standard criteria to clarify and consolidate standard criteria; better address differences between K-12 school districts and higher education institutions; and provide more flexibility for implementation.
Taking a Leadership Position on PFAS in Certified Products
Our newly expanded prohibition on all PFAS in certified cleaning and personal care products promotes safer options for consumers and recognizes industry leaders who are taking important steps to protect human health and reduce environmental pollution.
Announcing Green Seal’s 2022 Impact Report
In our 2022 Impact Report, we are proud to highlight the impactful initiatives and partnerships that are making it simpler for consumers, parents, business owners, and others to choose healthier, safer products and services with confidence.
Sustainable Packaging: Lend us Your Expertise
We’re recruiting qualified individuals that can provide technical expertise as we develop criteria for a sustainable packaging program that will recognize leadership among producers of consumable products.
The Safer Way to Clean and Disinfect Your Home
Choosing safer products and understanding when disinfecting is appropriate can help you guard against viruses and other germs while also protecting your home’s indoor air quality and the health and safety of your family.
Prohibiting PFAS Chemicals
We are proposing a new prohibition on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certified cleaning and personal care products.
Eligible for Certification: Spray-Applied Microbial Cleaners
We made important improvements to our standard criteria for microbial-based cleaning products to better recognize leadership in this product category. Now, product manufacturers with spray-applied microbial cleaners can demonstrate that their products are formulated to be healthier, safer options for buyers.
Our New Standard is Defining Sustainability for Paints and Coatings
Green Seal’s paint certification is the only mark in the marketplace to qualify products for both LEED v4.1 low-emitting materials credit requirements and Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly badge — making it simple for health-focused buyers to identify safer products.
A Healthy Indoor Air Standard for Schools
The updated standard sets additional and more substantial monitoring requirements; establishes the point system that will be used as the basis for certification; and provides more opportunities for schools to make healthier, safer choices.
3M Easy Trap Sweep and Dust Sheets – Innovation Criteria
3M has modified the claims associated with their application for our Environmental Innovation certification for their Easy Trap Sweep and Dust Sheets.
Expanding the Impact of our Environmental Innovation Program
We finalized key updates to our Environmental Innovation Standard to expand the program’s ability to promote market transformation and ensure measurable health and environmental impact reductions.
Thermal Intelligence’s BASECAMP – Innovation Criteria
Thermal Intelligence applied for our Environmental Innovation certification for BASECAMP, their line of industrial temporary heating, power generation, and lighting products.
Nyco Products’ Bug Eliminator – Innovation Criteria
Nyco Products Company applied for our Environmental Innovation certification for their minimum-risk bug eliminator.