ASHKIN ON SUSTAINABILITY – March 2012 Set Realistic Sustainability Goals
Goals can inspire sustainable initiatives, but unrealistic expectations can discourage efforts
ASHKIN ON SUSTAINABILITY – February 2012 Creating A Sustainability Team
A successful sustainability team will include members from all company departments
ASHKINONGREEN – September 2008 Avoiding Greenwashing
Being branded a ‘greenwasher’ not only affects credibility, but it could lead to legal action
ASHKINONGREEN – August 2008 Green: Find It At ISSA/INTERCLEAN
At ISSA/INTERCLEAN, anticipate lots of exhibitors with green products and training programs
ASHKINONGREEN – 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
ASHKINONGREEN – June 2008 Green Terminology: Educate Yourself
Organizations can't solely focus on profits, but must also consider impacts on people and the planet
ASHKINONGREEN – May 2008 Green Growing During A Recession
Green cleaning can be a point of differentiation and add value during hard economic times
ASHKINONGREEN – April 2008 The Greening Of Consumer Products
This year, three retail ‘giants’ launched green cleaning products. The rest won’t be far behind
ASHKINONGREEN – 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
ASHKINONGREEN – 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
ASHKINONGREEN – November 2007 Going Green: A Step-By-Step Approach
Don’t waste your time reinventing the wheel. Instead, concentrate on implementing your green program
ASHKINONGREEN – 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
ASHKINONGREEN – September 2007 Go Green At ISSA/INTERCLEAN®
Look for exhibitors that will help you differentiate your green company from others in the market
ASHKINONGREEN – 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
ASHKINONGREEN – July 2007 How To Become A Green Company
A green company inspires its customers to improve their own environmental practices
ASHKINONGREEN – March 2007 Does ‘Green’ Mean Cleaning For Health?
Typically, cleaning is seen as a commodity because customers think all cleaning is the same
ASHKINONGREEN – February 2007 What Makes A Disinfectant Green?
Even though disinfectants don’t have green standards, they are still a part of green cleaning programs
ASHKINONGREEN – January 2007 Looking Back At Green In 2006
In 2006, New York became the first state to pass green legislation. Expect others to follow
ASHKINONGREEN – 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
ASHKINONGREEN – March 2006 It's Earth Day: Make It Matter
BSCs can use Earth Day to demonstrate they can offer something different
ASHKINONGREEN – 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