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COVER STORY - sm - November 2009
The Right 'Stuff'
Are jan/san distributors meeting end user needs? How you match up
GREEN NEWS - sm - November 2009
New Programs Help Differentiate Between Green Products
COVER STORY - cp - November 2009
Polling Green
Four out of five BSCs now use green cleaning products, according to a Contracting Profits survey
FEATURES - hs - November 2009
Designing A Greener Disinfectant
As the EPA launches pilots to green disinfectants and sanitizers, organizations can begin greening disinfectant use today
FEATURES - hs - November 2009
Finishes & Strippers: Evolution Of Floor Care Chemicals
Advancements make green floor finishes and strippers more appealing to end users
COVER STORY - sm - October 2009
Green Update
FROM THE EDITOR - sm - October 2009
Overwhelmed By Green?
GREEN NEWS - sm - October 2009
Productivity Increases In Green Buildings
ISSA REPORTS - cp - October 2009
Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide
ASHKIN ON GREEN - cp - September 2009
Selecting Disinfectants For A Green Cleaning Program
COVER STORY - hs - September 2009
Green Training: Extra Credit
State-Mandated Green Standards Send Cleaning Crews Back To School
UP CLOSE: MICROFIBER - sm - September 2009
Easily Green
Microfiber has become a component of green programs, despite the product category not being certified by a third party
GREEN NEWS - sm - September 2009
Hawaii Requires Green Cleaning In Schools
ASHKIN ON GREEN - cp - August 2009
Green Vacuuming Not Just About The Carpet
- news - July 2009
Higher Ed. Bill Contains Money for 'Green Schools'
UP CLOSE: ICE MELT - sm - July 2009
Ice Melt: Remember ‘Mother Earth’ When Fighting ‘Mother Nature’
Environmentally friendly ice melt is available, but distributors need to avoid greenwashing
GREEN NEWS - sm - July 2009
Green Seal Establishes Soaps and Shower Products Standard
- news - July 2009
Green in Schools Passes In Connecticut
NEWS TICKER - cp - July 2009
Green Cleaning Laws Passed In Conn., Nev.
ASHKIN ON GREEN - cp - July 2009
Guide To Selecting Green Chemicals
- news - July 2009
Hawaii Governor Considering Vetoing Green Legislation
- news - June 2009
Congress Urged to Support Green Schools Legislation
- news - June 2009
U.S. Green Product Council Debated
ISSA REPORTS - cp - June 2009
Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide
- news - June 2009
Conn. Green Bill Goes Through
- news - June 2009
Standards for Soaps, Cleaners, and Shower Products
COVER STORY - hs - June 2009
2009 Housekeeping Solutions Reader Survey
What a difference a year makes. In-house managers reflect on the shift in industry-wide spending, purchasing and green and management decision-making
FEATURE - hs - June 2009
A Bright Idea: Green Cleaning
Environmentally preferable cleaning is no longer an option, but a necessity
EDITORIAL - cp - June 2009
Edging Out The Competition
IN THE NEWS - sm - June 2009
States Active In Green Cleaning Legislation
- news - June 2009
Green Clean Schools Movement Accelerating
ASHKIN ON GREEN - cp - May 2009
Go Green: Minimize Use Of Floor-Care Chemicals
- news - May 2009
Three Additional States Pass Green Cleaning Bills
GREEN PRODUCTS - cp - May 2009
Green Cleaning Schools Legislation: How BSCs Are Adjusting
REGARDING... - cp - May 2009
Cleaning Receives Mixed Messages
- news - May 2009
Maryland Governor Signs Green Cleaning In Schools Bill
- news - May 2009
Conn. House Passes Green Cleaning In Schools Bill
GREEN NEWS - sm - May 2009
Maryland Passes Green Cleaning Legislation
COVER STORY - hs - April 2009
Green Goes Platinum
How Chicago's FBI building became the first LEED-EB: O&M Platinum-certified facility
COVER STORY - sm - April 2009
Campaigning For Green
More and more states are proposing green cleaning legislation aimed at schools. A look at how civic-minded distributors are leading the charge
FROM THE EDITOR - sm - April 2009
Drive Green Initiatives
IN THE NEWS - sm - April 2009
More Than A Dozen States Propose Green Cleaning Bills
NEWS TICKER - cp - April 2009
Green Cleaning Bills Proposed In Many States
UP CLOSE: CLEANERS & DISINFECTANTS - sm - March 2009
Green: The Only Option?
Green cleaners have their place in a cleaning program, but end users must be aware of their limitations
NEWSBRIEFS - cp - March 2009
BSCAI, ISSA To Co-Locate Trade Shows Starting In 2010
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - March 2009
Green Soap And Hand Sanitizer Options
FEATURE - hs - February 2009
Green Regulations: Thou Shalt Not...
...disregard green cleaning mandates. Abiding by the law is made easier through education and training
IN THE NEWS - sm - February 2009
CRI Withdraws Support For GS-37
GREEN NEWS - sm - February 2009
Missouri Finalizes Green Specifications For Schools
NEWSBRIEFS - cp - February 2009
CRI Withdraws Support For GS-37
EDITORIAL - cp - January 2009
Be A Consultant To Customers In 2009
NEWSBRIEFS - cp - January 2009
LEED 2009 To Reduce Cleaning Credits
CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2009 - cp - January 2009
Customers Demand Green; BSCs Supply It
CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2009 - cp - January 2009
Green Cleaning Helps Improve IAQ
- news - December 2008
Look For Green To Explode In 2009
FROM THE EDITOR - sm - December 2008
Does Green Take A Back Seat To Science In '09?
GREEN NEWS - sm - December 2008
LEED 2009 Passes Ballot, Reduces Cleaning Credits
COVER STORY - cp - November 2008
Win School Contracts
- news - October 2008
Survey: Facility Execs Strategize Green
UP CLOSE - sm - October 2008
Carpet Care: Breaking Down Carpet Chemicals
Distributors must help end users wade through the plethora of available products
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - October 2008
APPA Custodial Effectiveness Audit Included In LEED
The value for contractors is that LEED-EBOM provides two potential points based on performance
- news - September 2008
Hoteliers Go Green To Save The Planet
- news - September 2008
Green Seal Gains ANSI Accreditation
- news - September 2008
Build Green Schools From The Ground Up
- news - September 2008
Final Version of GS-37 Released
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - September 2008
Avoiding Greenwashing
Being branded a ‘greenwasher’ not only affects credibility, but it could lead to legal action
FEATURE - hs - September 2008
Clean For Health: Achieving Green and Clean
New technologies strike the right balance between environmentally friendly and germ-free
- news - August 2008
'Greenwashing' Of Cleaning Products Rampant
- news - August 2008
Green Jobs Grow for Those With the Right Skills
- news - August 2008
Survey: Cleaners Optimistic Of Green
- news - August 2008
Strict Green Building Codes Become Law in San Francisco
COVER STORY - sm - August 2008
Gone Green
Distributors are 'talking the talk' when it comes to selling green products, but are they really 'walking the walk?'
FROM THE EDITOR - sm - August 2008
Sustainable Success
UP CLOSE - sm - August 2008
Oxy, Citrus, Soy: Products Continue To Evolve
New ingredients, greener outlook and greater efficacy help fuel demand
IN THE NEWS - sm - August 2008
Green Legislation Passed In Boston, California And Missouri
EDITORIAL - cp - August 2008
Green Initiatives Up To BSCs To Implement
NEWSBRIEFS - cp - August 2008
Green Legislation Passed From Coast To Coast
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - August 2008
Green: Find It At ISSA/INTERCLEAN
At ISSA/INTERCLEAN, anticipate lots of exhibitors with green products and training programs
- news - August 2008
Houston’s Largest Hotel Goes Green
FEATURE - hs - August 2008
LEED Facilities: Going For The Gold, And Even Platinum
LEED takes 'going green' to a new level
MARKET BY MARKET: RETAIL - hs - August 2008
Green: One Step Ahead Of Uncle Sam
Retailers embrace green initiatives, despite the lack of regulations
- news - July 2008
California To Require Green Building On New Construction
- news - July 2008
Boston & Oakland Latest to ‘Go Green’
- news - July 2008
Missouri Now Requires Green Cleaning in Schools
- news - July 2008
Proposed LEED Changes Prioritize Energy Savings
- news - July 2008
Schools See Benefit To Cleaning Green
- news - July 2008
Green Cleaning Requirements Vary By State
- news - July 2008
Boston Law Requires Green Cleaning
- news - July 2008
Campground Builds Green Restrooms
UP CLOSE - sm - July 2008
Matting: Leaving Dirt At The Door
High performance matting systems play a key role in reducing cleaning costs
EDITORIAL - cp - July 2008
Midwest's Green Reputation Growing
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - July 2008
Cradle To Grave Vs. Cradle To Cradle
While cradle to cradle is just emerging in the cleaning industry, it is the next step in green cleaning
- news - June 2008
North Carolina School Cleaning Going Green
- news - June 2008
Report: Green Cleaning and Sustainability
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - June 2008
Green Terminology: Educate Yourself
Organizations can't solely focus on profits, but must also consider impacts on people and the planet
MARKET BY MARKET: GOVERNMENT - hs - June 2008
Assessing The Overall Green Mission
Stretching beyond cleaning to identify green initiatives that benefit state and federal governments
NEWS - hs - June 2008
Industry News
FEATURE - sm - June 2008
Wholesalers: Understanding And Selling Green
Wholesalers help take the guesswork out of sustainable product lines
UP CLOSE - sm - June 2008
Green: Greenwashing A Growing Problem For End Users
Help customers make sense of the crowded green-cleaning market
- news - May 2008
Open For Comment: USGBC's Proposed Improvements to LEED
- news - May 2008
Despite Shaky Housing Market, Green Building Surges
- news - May 2008
Laundromat Emphasizes Sustainability
- news - May 2008
Illinois Schools Set to Go Green
- news - May 2008
Cal. Sustainability Workshop Teaches Going Green
- news - May 2008
Green Efforts Pay Off For School District
NEWSBRIEFS - cp - May 2008
Green Cleaning Initiatives Launched By Various Organizations
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - May 2008
Green Growing During A Recession
Green cleaning can be a point of differentiation and add value during hard economic times
OPERATIONSLOG: LEED AND GREEN - cp - May 2008
New LEED Specifications Take Green Cleaning To The Next Level
Green cleaning is really cleaning for health and safety, then the environment, and most people focus entirely on the products
- news - April 2008
Outlining Illinois Green Clean Schools Act
- news - April 2008
Green Workplaces Of The Future Could Produce Their Own Power
- news - April 2008
Green Schools Top the Agenda for U.S. Communities
- news - April 2008
Green Seal Provides GS-42 Certification Checklist
- news - April 2008
Palazzo Las Vegas Named Largest 'Green' Building in the World
- news - April 2008
Program Promotes Greening & Cleaning America
- news - April 2008
EPA Focuses on Healthy Schools in Time for Earth Day
NEWSWORTHY - sm - April 2008
Agencies Ask For Green Cleaning Help
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION - sm - April 2008
CEOs on Sustainability
Industry suppliers share their views on green products and processes
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - April 2008
The Greening Of Consumer Products
This year, three retail ‘giants’ launched green cleaning products. The rest won’t be far behind
FEATURE - hs - April 2008
IAQ: Greening Your Cleaning
Environmentally friendly products and practices offer a breath of fresh air for housekeeping managers
NEWS - hs - April 2008
Industry News
- news - March 2008
ISSA Urges Industry to Assist in GS-37 Revisions
- news - March 2008
Pittsburgh Pirates Go Green
- news - March 2008
Custodians Monitor Green Cleaning Progress
- news - March 2008
Green Cleaning Legislation Spreading at the State Level
- news - March 2008
Illinois Finalizes Green Guidelines for Schools
- news - March 2008
Green Initiatives Sweep College Universities
- news - March 2008
Green Schools Healthier, Smarter?
MARKET PULSE - sm - March 2008
Disinfectants: Finding A Green Alternative
Disinfection plays a significant role in most facilities' cleaning regimes. But because disinfectants can't be certified green, distributors are helping end users find healthy alternatives
NEWSBRIEFS - cp - March 2008
Janitors Campaign For Better Wages, Improved Health Insurance
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - cp - March 2008
Gary Walker, Magic Touch Cleaning
Giving Customers The Royal Green Treatment
OPERATIONSLOG: FLOOR CARE - cp - March 2008
Floor Stripper Chemistry And Odor Continue To Improve
- cp - March 2008
CleanTips: A Green Culture Starts From Within
- news - February 2008
Company Cleans Up By Going Green
- news - February 2008
America's Top Performing Buildings Announced
- news - February 2008
Deirdre Imus Helps Schools Go Green
FACE OF THE INDUSTRY - sm - February 2008
ISSA Backs Cleaning Act
NEWSBRIEFS - cp - February 2008
USGBC's LEED-EB Undergoes Changes
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - February 2008
MRSA: Is Green Cleaning Effective?
For green cleaning, use a traditional disinfectant against MRSA, but limit its use to only high-risk areas
FEATURE - hs - February 2008
Green Labeling
Third-party organizations are expanding certification programs to help in-house cleaning managers achieve sustainable goals
NEWS - hs - February 2008
Industry Buzz
- news - January 2008
Manufacturers Answer Green Demands
- news - January 2008
Publication Provides Energy Efficiency Guidance for K-12 Schools
- news - January 2008
New Standard Looks at Carpeting Products
- news - January 2008
Green Seal Extends GS-37 Comment Period
- news - January 2008
USGBC Publishes Catalog of LEED Innovation & Design Points
- news - January 2008
LEED-EB Revision Wins Approval
- news - January 2008
ANSI Standard Targets Carpet Sustainability
- news - January 2008
ISSA Supports Green Cleaning for Schools Guidelines
- news - January 2008
Five Steps to Sustainability
- news - January 2008
Smaller Companies Explore Green Options
- news - January 2008
First City Commits to LEED Platinum Certification
- news - January 2008
Public Comment on Ill. Green Cleaning Guidelines Deadline January 8
EDITOR'S NOTE - sm - January 2008
New Year's Resolution: Become A Green Distributor
NEWSWORTHY - sm - January 2008
Organizations Take Green To Next Level
CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 - cp - January 2008
Green Cleaning In Educational Facilities
CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 - cp - January 2008
Autoscrubber Advancements
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - January 2008
Green Cleaning In The New Year
For those who have already begun a green journey, 2008 should be a time to begin the next steps
OPERATIONSLOG: GREEN EQUIPMENT - cp - January 2008
Green Equipment Gives Cleaning Programs A Boost
If you don’t have a vacuum that’s sealed up and has proper filtration, all it’s going to do is blow dust all over the place
- news - December 2007
Green Schools Caucus
- news - December 2007
USGBC Takes LEED to the Next Level
- news - December 2007
EPA, District of Columbia Agree to Go Green
- news - December 2007
UT Certified as First Green Cleaning University
FEATURE - sm - December 2007
2008 Customer Forecast
In-house service providers and building service contractors' challenges and expectations for the new year
MARKET PULSE - sm - December 2007
Floor-care Chemicals For The Busiest Of Areas
Floors in high-traffic facilities receive constant wear and tear. Choosing the right products — including green chemicals — will go a long way in maintaining a clean appearance
- news - November 2007
New California Workshop Focuses on LEED for Schools
- news - November 2007
Survey Identifies 'Green Gap'
- news - November 2007
Survey: U.K. Government Not Helping Businesses Turn Green
- news - November 2007
Study Finds Misleading Green Claims
- news - November 2007
Group Urges 'Green' Cleaning
- news - November 2007
Chicago Bumps Up Green Initiatives
- news - November 2007
New Caucus Raises Awareness of Green Schools
GS-42 CHECKLIST - cp - November 2007
Green Seal Certification Checklist
A helpful checklist for BSCs seeking Green Seal certification for their green cleaning programs
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - November 2007
Going Green: A Step-By-Step Approach
Don’t waste your time reinventing the wheel. Instead, concentrate on implementing your green program
NEWSWORTHY - sm - November 2007
CleanTips Podcasts: Green Cleaning's impact on distribution
- news - October 2007
Shift Towards Greener Cleaning
- news - October 2007
Retailers are Going Green
- news - October 2007
BOMA Teams with ALM and USGBC to Assess Green Initiatives in Commercial Real Estate
NEWSBRIEFS - cp - October 2007
LEED Certification: Ohio Schools Aim For Green Buildings
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - October 2007
Green Cleaning In Commercial Facilities
Don’t just switch to a green product or two — make sure your cleaning procedures protect occupant health
- news - September 2007
New Guidelines Help New York Schools Go Green
- news - September 2007
CRI’s Seal of Approval Goes Green
- news - September 2007
Green Truth Behind Hotels
- news - September 2007
EPA Announces Green Building Design Competition Winners
- news - September 2007
Students and Teachers Notice Green Cleaning Efforts
- news - September 2007
Wal-Mart Pledges To Go Green
- news - September 2007
Green Seal Answers Top 10 Questions About GS-42
- news - September 2007
Hotels That Focus on Green Initiatives
- news - September 2007
Hospitals Announce Code "Green"
- news - September 2007
Green Clean Schools Act Becomes Law in Illinois
- news - September 2007
Hotels Focus on Allergen Elimination
- news - September 2007
Global Green Panel Series: Green Schools for New Orleans
- news - September 2007
Green Seal Re-Opens Registration for GS-37 Revision Process
- news - September 2007
Contractors Pushed Towards Green
MARKET BY MARKET: RETAIL - hs - September 2007
Retailers Focus Their Attention on Sustainability Issues
Large retailers throughout the United States are answering consumer demands for greener initiatives
NEWS - hs - September 2007
Industry Buzz
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - September 2007
Go Green At ISSA/INTERCLEAN®
Look for exhibitors that will help you differentiate your green company from others in the market
COVER STORY - sm - September 2007
Seed Of Change
Eco-friendly operations taking root in jan/san manufacturing
EDITOR'S NOTE - sm - September 2007
Green Starts At The Roots
- news - August 2007
NY Sets Standards for Green Buildings
- news - August 2007
New Jersey Township Goes Green
- news - August 2007
Green Category Added To ISSA Innovation Awards
- news - August 2007
Illinois Governor Signs Green Cleaning Schools Act
- news - August 2007
Health Care Exhibit Spotlights Green
- news - August 2007
Illinois Green Grant Programs Get Thumbs Up
- news - August 2007
Green Cleaning Network Launches New Web Site
- news - August 2007
Examining Green Cleaning Products
MARKET PULSE: WASHROOM CARE - sm - August 2007
Eco-Responsible Paper Products Gain Momentum
As a disposable product, paper isn't typically regarded as green. However, strides are being made by the industry's manufacturers to reuse materials and reduce waste
FACE OF THE INDUSTRY - sm - August 2007
Award To Recognize Green Schools
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - August 2007
The Geography Of Green Cleaning
If you act quickly, you can take advantage of a state’s slower pace and make a name for yourself as a green trailblazer
FEATURE - hs - August 2007
Cleaning for Health
Preventing cross-contamination starts with the right products and proper training
CLEANING OPERATIONNS: VACUUMS - hs - August 2007
Vacuum: Lean, Green, Quiet Machines
New technology and design make vacuuming easier than ever
- news - July 2007
New Generation of Products Meet Strict Criteria for Children's Health and Safety
- news - July 2007
Green Cleaning Awards to Honor School Programs
- news - July 2007
Students Release Public School Evaluation for Green Restrooms
- news - July 2007
Survey: Green Carpet Cleaning
- news - July 2007
Survey: Hotel Guests Ditch Green Habits
- news - July 2007
Colleges Consider 'Green' To Get The Edge
- news - July 2007
Green Cleaning Competition Offers Chance to be Recognized
- news - July 2007
Green Building A First On Capitol Hill
- news - July 2007
Green-minded Tourists Finding More Options
- news - July 2007
USGBC Hits 10,000 Member Mark
- news - July 2007
U.S. Mayors Champion the Greening of America's Schools
GREEN CLEANING - cp - July 2007
LEED Continues To Open Doors For BSCs
Keeping current with new LEED certifications can prove advantageous
- news - June 2007
Energy Performance Requirements Within LEED Scheduled to Increase
- news - June 2007
Sustainability and Green Buildings Embraced by the Health Care Industry
- news - June 2007
Green Roofs Become Trend
- news - June 2007
LEED Spreads To New Parts of Missouri
- news - June 2007
USGBC makes $1 Million Commitment to Support Green Building Research
- news - June 2007
Green Starts in the Restroom
- news - June 2007
Annual EcoMarket Summary Released
- news - June 2007
Kentucky Schools Embrace Green Initiatives
- news - June 2007
Promoting that you're Green
FEATURE - hs - June 2007
Turning Clean Into Green
Outlining the return on investment when "greening" cleaning products and procedures
MARKET BY MARKET: GOVERNMENT - hs - June 2007
State Facilities Focus On Green
Sustainable initiatives rank high on lawmakers' lists, but implementing these programs can be a challenge
ISSA REPORTS JUNE 2007 - hs - June 2007
ISSA: Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide
NEWS - hs - June 2007
Industry Buzz
FEATURE - sm - June 2007
Red, White And Green
Interest in green cleaning continues to grow. In many cases, the government is leading the way
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - June 2007
Green Cleaning: Overcoming Early Challenges
Moving your company toward green cleaning can be daunting, but the rewards are significant
- news - May 2007
Proposed Green Building Standard Now Open for Public Comment
- news - May 2007
USGBC and ICC Commit to Joint Educational, Business, and Policy Initiatives to Further Green Building Practices
- news - May 2007
Georgia Takes On Green School Movement
- news - May 2007
USGBC Testifies Before the U.S. Congress about Green Building
- news - May 2007
Hotel Workers Embrace Green Cleaning
- news - May 2007
Green Seal Clarifies Stakeholder Process for GS-37 Revision
- news - May 2007
Illinois Becomes Second State to Require Green Cleaning in Schools
- news - May 2007
Green Initiatives in Maine Focus on Energy
- news - May 2007
Illinois Schools Impacted by New Green Cleaning Regulation
- news - May 2007
Green Building Not a Priority in Texas
- news - May 2007
Study Reveals that Green is Here to Stay
- news - May 2007
USGBC’s LEED Green Building Rating System Awards Credit for Product Certification
NEWSWORTHY - sm - May 2007
Community Commits To Green Cleaning
COVER STORY - cp - May 2007
CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS
A CP survey finds out what facility managers want from their BSCs
GREEN CLEANING - cp - May 2007
Examining Green Certification Updates
Lead third-party organizations are offering more ways than ever for BSCs to be environmentally friendly
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - May 2007
Proving The Value And Effectiveness Of Green
By just using toilet paper with recycled content, we can save up to 25 million trees a year
- news - April 2007
Catching up with N.Y. Green Cleaning Law
- news - April 2007
USGBC: House Speaker and Majority Leader Announce Plans to Green the U.S. Capitol
- news - April 2007
Racine First U.S. Community to Commit to Green Cleaning
- news - April 2007
Green: Companies Urged to go Climate Neutral this Earth Day
- news - April 2007
'Green' School Groups Announce Partnership
- news - April 2007
Green Cleaning: Environmentalists Focus on Disney to Promote Green
- news - April 2007
Building: Hoteliers Growing Green Properties
- news - April 2007
Green Cleaning for Dummies Knocks Down Barriers to Going Green
- news - April 2007
Green Cleaning: Some Predict that Green is the New Black
- news - April 2007
Recycling is One Step Towards Green
FEATURE - hs - April 2007
The Green Continuum
As the momentum towards green cleaning grows, cleaning managers find alternative ways to implement environmentally friendly cleaning practices
NEWS - hs - April 2007
Industry Buzz
FACE OF THE INDUSTRY - sm - April 2007
Linking The Green Community
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT - cp - April 2007
Schools Ripe For Green Cleaning
The time is now for BSCs to win green cleaning contracts in schools
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - April 2007
Earth Day Gives BSCs A Chance To Tout Green
Use Earth Day as a hook to tell building occupants, “We care. We are making a difference”
OPERATIONSLOG: OXYGEN CLEANERS - cp - April 2007
Oxgen Cleaners Are Winning Over BSCs
The multi-purpose nature of an oxygen cleaner allows it to take the place of several more specialized chemicals
- news - March 2007
Green Buildings Combat Climate Change, Encourage Innovation
- news - March 2007
Illinois House Passes Green Clean Schools Act
- news - March 2007
Janitors Request Green Cleaning Products from School Board
- news - March 2007
Going Green Gains Chicago Building Toby Award
- news - March 2007
Green Cleaning Update from Multiple States
FEATURE - sm - March 2007
Matching Green With The Marketplace
A green cleaning program that includes disinfectants is possible. How to work with your customers to determine and meet their needs and expectations
NEWSBRIEFS - cp - March 2007
Illinois To Consider Green Cleaning In Schools Act
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - March 2007
Does ‘Green’ Mean Cleaning For Health?
Typically, cleaning is seen as a commodity because customers think all cleaning is the same
- news - March 2007
Green: Hotel Makes Recycling a Priority
- news - March 2007
Green: Univeristy Cleaners Evaluate Cleaning Products
- news - February 2007
Green: EcoLogo Simplifies Product Formulation for Manufacturers
- news - February 2007
Green: BOMA International Launches The G.R.E.E.N.
- news - February 2007
Green Cleaning Legislation Introduced in Illinois
- news - February 2007
EcoLogo Clients Audited for Compliance Program Involves Unannounced Visits
- news - February 2007
Green: Wisconsin Schools Target Energy
- news - February 2007
Green Cleaning: Drive Towards Green
- news - February 2007
Green Cleaning: Medical Center Leads Capitol Hill in Greening
- news - February 2007
Trade Show: Greenbuild 2007 Moves to Chicago
- news - February 2007
Analyzing Green Cleaning
- news - February 2007
Green: AASHE Recognizes USGBC’s LEED® Silver Standard as part of Climate Change Commitment
- news - February 2007
LEED for Schools Public Comment Period Now Open
- news - February 2007
NJ Expands Green Cleaning Program
- news - February 2007
Building: Green Movement Goes Mainstream
- news - February 2007
Olympic Games in China go for Green
- news - February 2007
Green: CRI Meets ANSI Requirements for Eligibility
COVER STORY - hs - February 2007
Faster, Cleaner, Cheaper, Greener
(Even) Higher Expectations From Upper Management
CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE - hs - February 2007
Floor-Care Chemicals Go Green
More and more manufacturers are unveiling environmentally-preferable stripping options
MARKET BY MARKET: EDUCATION - hs - February 2007
Healthy Cleaning Goes to the Head of the Class
ISSA REPORTS FEBRUARY 2007 - hs - February 2007
ISSA: Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide
NEWS - hs - February 2007
Industry Buzz
- cp - February 2007
LEED And Porter Industries: Setting the Standard
Porter Industries challenges the cleaning marketplace by earning LEED-EB certification
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - February 2007
What Makes A Disinfectant Green?
Even though disinfectants don’t have green standards, they are still a part of green cleaning programs
- news - January 2007
First Medical Facility in D.C. to Implement Green Cleaning
- news - January 2007
Green Schools the Hottest Market for Green Building
- news - January 2007
Green Seal Initiates Revision of GS-37 Standard for Cleaners
- news - January 2007
Green Heads to Sin City
- news - January 2007
Airport Commissioners Adopt "Green" Building Policy Standards
- news - January 2007
USGBC CEO Talks Green
- news - January 2007
Green Label Vacuum Program Lauded by Martha Stewart
- news - January 2007
BOMA International and U.S. Green Building Council Sign Memorandum of Intent
- news - January 2007
USGBC Offers Free Registration and Certification
- news - January 2007
Green Cleaning: Critics Debate Green Laws for Schools
- news - January 2007
Diocese Embraces Green Cleaning
- news - January 2007
Green Buildings Making Progress
- news - January 2007
The Ashkin Group Presents Green Cleaning Champion Awards
- news - January 2007
Kentucky Strives to Improve Green Goals
NEWSBRIEFS - cp - January 2007
LEED Expands On East Coast
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - January 2007
Looking Back At Green In 2006
In 2006, New York became the first state to pass green legislation. Expect others to follow
OPERATIONSLOG - cp - January 2007
BSCs Adopting Green, Despite A Lack of Customer Demand
CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDES - cp - January 2007
FLOOR CARE
Using Green Floor-Care Chemicals
- news - December 2006
California Researches Green
- news - December 2006
Green Cleaning: School Boards Look Towards Green
- news - December 2006
Green Building Targeted in Buffalo
- news - December 2006
Building: Boston is First in Nation to Require Green
- news - December 2006
Green Seal Certification and FIFRA Registration
- news - December 2006
Green: California EPA Puts Worms to Work
- news - December 2006
LEED: Washington D.C. Passes Green Construction Legislation
- news - December 2006
Green Cleaning: Green Seal Certifies Cleaning Services
- news - December 2006
Energy: America's Largest Companies Start with Energy in Pledge for Green
- news - December 2006
Green Cleaning in Government Buildings Mandatory in N.Y. County
COVER STORY - sm - December 2006
Green Certification
Helping distributors see the forest for the trees
EDITOR’S NOTE - sm - December 2006
Jan/San Education Is A Two-Way Street
MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE - sm - December 2006
Combating Wear And Tear Essential To Floor Finishes
Manufacturers are developing floor finishes that meet new green ideals and safety standards. However, the focus remains on durability as well as proper training
- news - November 2006
Green: N.Y. Schools Comment on Green Cleaning Laws
- news - November 2006
Immigrants Start Eco-Friendly Cleaning Business
- news - November 2006
Green Cleaning Network Launched
- news - November 2006
Green Cleaning: Hotels See Benefit to Green
- news - November 2006
Survey Says: Workers Prefer Green
- news - November 2006
Green: Tissue Manufacturers Targeted in Environmental Assessment
- news - November 2006
Green Cleaning: First LEED Certified Hotel on the West Coast Opens
- news - November 2006
Green: Schools Save by Going Green
NEWS - hs - November 2006
Industry Buzz
NEWSBRIEFS - cp - November 2006
Green Seal Ready To Certify Cleaning Service Providers
GREENGUIDE - cp - November 2006
Green-Dusting Methods Mean Better IAQ
Removing contaminants at
entryways cuts subsequent
dusting and vacuuming in half
- news - November 2006
Green: University of Georgia Experiments With Water-Free
FEATURE - hs - November 2006
Green Cleaning: Taking The LEED
How three organizations moved beyond rhetoric and ‘walked the walk’ on the path to green certification
- news - October 2006
Safety: ASHES Board of Directors Renews Pledge on Patient Safety
- news - October 2006
Green Cleaning: Rochester Hosts "Turning Green Into Growth"
- news - October 2006
Green Cleaning: Michigan's Hospitality Industry Goes Green
- news - October 2006
Green: USDA Designates 10 Biobased Items for Federal Procurement
- news - October 2006
Green Cleaning: GSA Says LEED Most Credible Green Building Rating System
- news - October 2006
Green Cleaning: Minneapolis Goes Green
- news - October 2006
Green: CRI and AHAM Agree on Transition of Vacuum Cleaner Program
- news - October 2006
ISSA: Cleaning Industry Innovations In the News
- news - October 2006
Certification: Green Seal Outlines New Cleaning Standard
- news - October 2006
Green Cleaning: Minneapolis Going Green?
- news - October 2006
Green Cleaning: U.S. EPA Pilot Program Helps Anaheim Convention Center Go Green
- news - October 2006
Green Cleaning: Top 10 Green Schools Announced
- news - October 2006
JohnsonDiversey Cleaning System Awarded GREENGUARD Certifications
NEWSWORTHY - sm - October 2006
Plastic Liner Company Gets Green Recognition
EDITORIAL - cp - October 2006
How Green Are We?
NEWSBRIEFS - cp - October 2006
Healthy Schools Campaign Releases Green Handbook
TECHTALK - cp - October 2006
Green Web Sites Offer Variety Of Educational Tools
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - October 2006
Stay Up To Date On Green Requirements
As green-building initiatives grow, it will fuel the demand for green cleaning by your customers
- news - September 2006
Green Cleaning Just Makes Sense for Minneapolis Convention Center
- news - September 2006
ISSA and Green Seal Establish Discount Program for Small Businesses
- news - September 2006
Survey Reveals Distributor Thoughts on Green Cleaning Products
- news - September 2006
Green Cleaning: New Schools Push for Green Building
- news - September 2006
ISSA Sponsors CleanGredients Database
- news - September 2006
Green Cleaning: National Parks Go Above and Beyond
- news - September 2006
Green Cleaning: California University Joins Movement
- news - September 2006
Unisource To Launch 'Green' Product Line
NEWSWORTHY - sm - September 2006
Greenstar: A New Certification Player
COVER STORY - hs - September 2006
Green Cleaning: Leafing Through the Green
The ABCs of defining green practices with confidence and clarity
NEWSBRIEFS - cp - September 2006
Greenstar Offers Alternative In Green Certifications
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT - cp - September 2006
Green Cleaning 101
BSCs go back to school as New York classrooms switch to green clean
GREENGUIDE - cp - September 2006
Selecting A Greener Disinfectant
Each year, six out of every 100 janitors experience lost-time chemical-related injuries
OPERATIONSLOG: HAND TOOLS - cp - September 2006
Applying Green Attributes To Mops, Cloths And Sponges
Microfiber products are easily identifiable as green: They reduce chemical usage and improve indoor air quality
- news - August 2006
Green Cleaning: Schools Focus on Safety
- news - August 2006
Green Cleaning: Building Occupants Embrace Environmental/Health Benefits
- news - August 2006
Green Cleaning: Pacific Building Care Leads the Green Cleaning Movement in Southern California
- news - August 2006
Green Cleaning: NYS Finalizes Product Specifications
- news - August 2006
Green Cleaning: Contractors Change Cleaning Objectives
- news - August 2006
Green Cleaning: USGBC Addresses Global Climate Change
- news - August 2006
Green Cleaning: ISSA Comments on NY Exclusion of Products
- news - August 2006
Green Cleaning: New York State Responds to Comments on Proposed Guidelines
- news - August 2006
Green Cleaning: University Now Available
CLEANING FOR HEALTH - hs - August 2006
Cleaning for Health: Healthy Alternative to Clean
From products to practices: The art of cleaning with a serious eye on building occupant health
NEWS - hs - August 2006
Industry Buzz
NEWSBRIEFS - cp - August 2006
Green Cleaning in New York And Vermont
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - August 2006
Looking For Green Products At ISSA/INTERCLEAN
- news - July 2006
Green Cleaning: CIRI Outlines Position
- news - July 2006
Revised Cleaning Standard Open for Review
- news - July 2006
Ashkin Group will Offer Green Cleaning University
- news - July 2006
Schools Focus on Green Cleaning
- news - July 2006
EcoLogo Announces Extended Surveillance Plan
- news - July 2006
Two Top Communications Experts Join the Ashkin Group
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT - cp - July 2006
LEED: A New Look
Contractors share their evolving
experiences with green-building
certification
GREENGUIDE - cp - July 2006
Health Care Green Cleaning: Healthy Cleaning For Healthy Patients
Hospitals and contractors are finding that good old water can work a lot better than chemicals
- news - June 2006
SC Johnson Honored With Presidential Award for Environmental Leadership
- news - June 2006
Green Buildings Are Going Mainstream
- news - June 2006
First Hospital in Connecticut Starts "Greening the Cleaning"
- news - June 2006
Green Seal Standard for Cleaning Services Expected this Summer
- news - June 2006
EcoLogo and Green Seal Launch Green Hand Soap Criteria
- news - June 2006
JohnsonDiversey Inc. Announces Product Development Plan to Remove APEOs
- news - June 2006
EPA Teams Up to Make Health Care Environmentally Sustainable
- news - June 2006
An Emphasis on Green Cleaning
- news - June 2006
ISSA Supports EPA's Safer Detergent Stewardship Initiative
- news - June 2006
New "Green" Fraud Advisory
- news - June 2006
IRS Issues Guidance on Energy Efficiency Deductions for Commercial Properties
- news - June 2006
Oregon Embraces Green Cleaning
- news - June 2006
Kimberly-Clark Professional Launches 'Get Clean & Get Green' Sweepstakes
- news - June 2006
EPA Announces Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative Public Meeting
- hs - June 2006
Industry Buzz
GREEN - sm - June 2006
Green Cleaning's Roots
Green is huge, this we know. A look at green milestones and noteworthy events helps explain how we got here
See this month's Green Product Directory of Web sites
GREEN - sm - June 2006
Green Product Directory
The following list of companies have a product or products with “Green Seal” certification, the Carpet and Rug Institute’s “Green Label” approval and/or the Environmental Choice Program’s “EcoLogo.” These company names were gathered directly from the certifying organizations’ Web sites on May 17. Any updates to the sites
after May 17 will not be reflected in this listing. If no Web site address is listed, there either was not one provided on the certifier’s Web site, or the company’s Web site could not be conclusively determined.
See this month's feature article Green Roots
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - June 2006
Green Distributors? Five Questions To Ask
More janitorial-supply distributors are making it easy for contractors to be green
GREENGUIDE - cp - May 2006
Green Carpet Care
It's often assumed that because carpets hide soil, the soil isn't there
FEATURE - hs - April 2006
Green Cleaning: “Green’s” Momentum
Are we in the midst of a ‘sea change’ regarding green product acceptance and innovation?
FACE OF THE INDUSTRY - sm - March 2006
ISSA Releases Green Cleaning Guide
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - March 2006
It's Earth Day: Make It Matter
BSCs can use Earth Day to demonstrate they can offer something different
OPERATIONSLOG - cp - March 2006
FLOOR CARE
Floor Finishes and Strippers Are Entering The Green Arena
The reality is that people won’t use what doesn’t work. Green products have evolved to where they now perform well
GREENGUIDE - cp - February 2006
Schools Clean Green, And BSCs Profit
FACE OF THE INDUSTRY - sm - January 2006
Ashkin To Help Mexico Achieve Green Goals
ISSA REPORTS JANUARY 2006 - cp - January 2006
ISSA: Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - January 2006
The Year In Green Cleaning: 2005
2005 was an incredible year for green cleaning, and going into 2006, it will continue to grow
INDUSTRY BUZZ: BENCHMARKS - hs - November 2005
News
COVER STORY - hs - November 2005
Green Cleaning: In Good Company
Suddenly, housekeeping has the ear of executives bent on 'greening' their facilities
GREENGUIDE - cp - November 2005
Green Seal's Cleaning Service Standard: Making A Move Toward Certification
Taking a closer look at Green Seal's Cleaning Service Standard
GREENGUIDE - cp - September 2005
Green Cleaning: A Vacuum Is A Vacuum - Right?
INDUSTRY BUZZ: BENCHMARKS - hs - September 2005
news
NEWS BRIEFS - cp - August 2005
Green Certification: Green Seal Reports Cooperation; Develops Stakeholders Group
GREEN GUIDE - cp - August 2005
Green Cleaning: Make That Connection
MARKETING - cp - July 2005
Finding The "LEED"-ers
BSCs are ready to offer services for LEED certification, but who's interested?
GREEN GUIDE - cp - July 2005
Steam Vapor Cleaning: It's Just Water!
The fact that you can achieve sanitation from tap water frees you from chemical-safety concers
EDITOR'S NOTE - hs - June 2005
editors note
FACILITY ISSUES: MANAGEMENT EDGE - hs - June 2005
Management: The Guests’ Bill of Rights
Would you pledge to provide customers a cleaner and healthier environment?
GREEN GUIDE - cp - June 2005
Validate And Increase Your Green Appeal
- cp - May 2005
Green Seal, OS(1) Certification: Guaranteed Green
A look at two new BSC certification programs - the impact on business and credibility
EDITORIAL - cp - May 2005
Green Cleaning, Re-Revisited: A Quiet Revolution
CLEANING OPERATIONS: GREEN CLEANING - hs - April 2005
Green Cleaning:
Housekeepers Continue to Embrace Philosophy
A look at how far green cleaning has come and where it’s going
GREEN GUIDE - cp - March 2005
Green Cleaning: Need Buy-In? Look To Aristotle
FACILITY ISSUES: MANAGEMENT EDGE - hs - February 2005
Management: Rethinking Green
Consider ‘greener’ processes and practices in addition to products
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT - cp - February 2005
Green Cleaning Certification: Gone Green? Got Evidence?
Manufacturers are putting their money where their mouth is and proving their green-cleaning worth
GREEN GUIDE - cp - February 2005
Green Cleaning: Customers Are Doing It, Shouldn't You?
BUSINESS BUILDER - cp - January 2005
Rethinking Green Cleaning: Are We Hacking At Branches?
GREEN GUIDE - cp - January 2005
Green Cleaning: Change Is Good, So Spread The Word
EDITORIAL - cp - January 2005
2005: The Year Green Comes Of Age?
ASHKIN ON GREEN - cp - November 2004
Uncover The "Green" Needs, Supply Expertise
ASHKIN ON GREEN - cp - September 2004
Join The Green Cleaning Party
GREEN HOTELS - hs - July 2004
Hospitality: Green Cleaning Checks In
Hospitality
facilities turn to products and practices that are safer and healthier for guests and the environment
OPERATIONS LOG - cp - July 2004
Green Customers' Wish Lists
Green Cleaning
ASHKIN ON GREEN - cp - July 2004
Green Cleaning: Shared Responsiblity
GREEN PRODUCTS & TECHNIQUES - sm - June 2004
Customers and Green: Growing Demand
Coming to a customer near you: A need for green training and know-how. Are you wondering what to do now? Get with the program
ASHKIN ON GREEN - cp - May 2004
Green Cleaning: Just Showing Up Isn't Good Enough
COVER STORY - sm - March 2004
Green’s Growing Reach
The quest for facility sustainability, and its impact on jan/san distribution
MEDICAL FACILITIES - hs - March 2004
Healthcare: A Closer Look at Waste Management
How health-care organizations can protect the environment — and their budgets — by watching what goes into the waste stream
ASHKIN ON GREEN - cp - February 2004
A Green Cleaning Primer
CLEANING OPERATIONS: GREEN CLEANING - hs - January 2004
Green Cleaning: Turning a new leaf when it comes to green products?
Be persistent
Switching to green products is an ongoing process with a number of options ... and steps