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.
How to Safely Clean and Disinfect for Coronavirus
Our Guidelines for Safer COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection spell out five effective and responsible cleaning practices for occupant health and safety during the pandemic.
The Fairmont Chicago Reaps Benefits of Certification
The Fairmont Chicago’s Marketing Manager, Colleen Sweitzer, shares the top benefits the hotel has seen from implementing a strong sustainability program and how they involves guests in their green initiatives.
Honoring the Custodial Workers Who Keep Our Schools Healthy
School custodial and housekeeping staff are unsung heroes during this global pandemic. School custodial and housekeeping workers have been working tirelessly to maintain a healthy and safe environment for students and staff when onsite learning resumes.
ABCO Natura Yarn Mop Heads – Innovation Criteria
ABCO Products applied for our Environmental Innovation certification for their NaturaYarn mop heads.
Serving Our Stakeholders During the COVID-19 Health Crisis
We are committed to providing trusted information and resources on staying safe and healthy amid the challenges caused by COVID-19.
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.
Partnership Leads to Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Program
We are partnering with pioneer advocacy organization Healthy Schools Campaign to create the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Program to help schools design and implement healthy green facilities management practices.
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.
SAVOR…Chicago Earns First Convention Center Certification
SAVOR’s Vice President of Culinary, Doug Bradley, shares how sustainability is embedded into the company and why they value Green Seal certification.
Harsh Cleaning Chemicals Have No Place in Our Schools
Poor indoor air quality is linked to numerous health risks. Ironically, schools that try to protect the health of children and staff with regular facility cleaning are inadvertently doing more harm than good by using cleaning products that contain hazardous chemicals and VOCs.