Human Health

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.

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.

HSC Report: How Schools are Keeping Kids Healthier, Safer

A new report out this week from the Healthy Schools Campaign shows that a growing number of school officials across the country are choosing environmentally certified cleaning products.

Update: TCSA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Amendment

This amendment gives the EPA greater authority, strict time lines for progress, and dependable funding sources for implementing effective chemical regulation.

Study Quantifies GHG Reductions of Certified Hotels

In a market full of different certifiers, it is important for hotels to distinguish between a green-washed standard and one with real environmental benefits.