Cleaning Topic: Learn About green

9/14/2026
Happiest U.S. Cities Consider Working Conditions

9/9/2026
PlantPaper Earns First Green Seal Certification

8/31/2026
Top Back-to-School Hygiene Tips

LESSONS TO LEADING August 2026
6 Lessons for Assuming Leadership Roles in Cleaning

8/19/2026
USGBC Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

8/5/2026
Green Seal Launches New Recognition Program

A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE July 2026
Sustainability Drives Competition in Commercial Cleaning Space

A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE July 2026
How BSCs Use Sustainability Programs to Earn Business

7/27/2026
CPS Maintains Gold Certification from HGSC

7/24/2026
New Partnership Brings AI to Cleaning

7/16/2026
4M Welcomes Vice President of Sales

7/9/2026
Summer Summit Supports Leaders in Facility Management

SCALING THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY June 2026
How One District Operationalized Sustainability for Success

7/1/2026
Communities Celebrate a Cleaner Country

6/26/2026
Poll Results: What Employees Really Want

6/12/2026
McCormick Place First Facility to Receive Industry Certification

6/11/2026
USGBC Interactive Map Spotlights Sustainable Stadiums

6/8/2026
HGSC Hosts Sustainable Facility Framework Webinar

5/27/2026
Tork Supports Sustainability Efforts Via Data Reporting

BUILT TO LAST May 2026
2026 BSC Market Study Shows Sustainable Growth

GOING BEYOND GREEN April 2026
Benefits of Switching to Sustainable Systems

5/18/2026
NBA Arenas’ Eco-friendly Efforts a Slam Dunk

GOING BEYOND GREEN April 2026
Creating More Sustainable Cleaning Systems

5/11/2026
Case Study: GP PRO Supports Source Waste Reduction

GOING GREEN April 2026
Reasons to Support Green and Sustainable Initiatives

5/6/2026
HGSC Launches Facility Evaluation Tool

5/6/2026
Autonomous Floor Cleaners Close School Staffing Gaps

5/4/2026
VLS Environmental Solutions Shares 2025 Sustainability Report

4/30/2026
Success in Sustainability: Green Seal Releases Impact Report

4/29/2026
ABM Achieves New Benchmark for Environmental Performance

4/29/2026
Green Restaurant Association Awards Eco-Friendly Enterprises

ROADMAP TO IMPROVEMENT April 2026
How Facility Cleaning Teams Can Continuously Improve

4/27/2026
Grainger Show Celebrates Top-Performing Suppliers

4/24/2026
How Sanitary Bins Support Restroom Inclusivity Initiatives

4/22/2026
Earth Day Elevates Importance of Clean

4/14/2026
2025 Report Reveals Bona Boosts Sustainability

4/9/2026
Industry Welcomes Landmark Rule Change on Cleaning Products

4/7/2026
Dry Ice Blasting Market Poised for Widespread Adoption

4/6/2026
Ditch the Flush: 6 Reasons to Switch to Waterless Solutions

4/1/2026
5 Tips to Reduce Restroom Waste

FEMALE LEADERS INFLUENCE AN INDUSTRY March 2026
A Journey Through Education and Enrichment

3/25/2026
Case Study: Excel Dryer Upgrade Boosts Restroom Experience

3/20/2026
HVAC Change Lab Seeks to Improve Indoor Environmental Equity

3/6/2026
Green Seal Announces Advisory Group Members

3/5/2026
Industry Comments on State Mandatory Climate Disclosure

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS February 2026
How School Cleaning Teams Prepare for Flood Threats

2/27/2026
Why Your “Eco-Friendly” Toilet Paper May Not Be Green

PROLONG THE LIFE OF FLOORS January 2026
Tailoring Care to Floor Types

2/23/2026
Meet the Team Behind the Cleaning Industry's Top Media Brands

2/17/2026
Why Health-Focused Benefits Drive Staff Retention

1/29/2026
Sellars Receives Recognition from Top Impact Award

1/21/2026
AI's Thirst for Water: How Water Scarcity Will Impact the Industry

1/15/2026
CleanLink Survey Results Reveal 2026 Industry Trends

THE 3 TYPES OF CLEANING WORKERS November 2025
Engaged Employees Find Success

TRULY CLEAN FOR HEALTH November 2025
Creating Consistent Cleaning Protocols

1/8/2026
New Legislation Could Create a Framework for Packaging Labels

1/7/2026
Influenza Cases Continue to Rise Across the U.S.

1/7/2026
Facility Cleaning Decisions' Best Stories of 2025

1/6/2026
Top Five Articles Defining the Jan/San Industry in 2025

1/2/2026
Top Ten Headlines Defining Industry Issues in 2025

12/30/2025
Market Projects Increased Usage of UV-C Disinfection Systems

CULTIVATING COLLABORATIVE CLEANING TEAMS November 2025
Lessons in Leadership for Cleaning Professionals

12/29/2025
Preston Hollow Cleaning Services Expands

12/29/2025
Healthy Green Schools & Colleges' Year in Review

MOTIVATION MUSTS November 2025
Motivating Cleaning Teams Through Engagement and Recognition

12/12/2025
Green Investments Continue to Grow

DIFFICULTIES OF STOPPING VAPE USAGE November 2025
Vaping Plagues Cleaning Executives in Schools

11/24/2025
First Certification for Floor Care Products Formulated Without PFAS

11/21/2025
Green Colleges Generate Green Futures

11/13/2025
Green Seal Recognizes Spartan and Midlab with New Certification

CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE  October 2025
How to Drive Transformation in Facility Operations

GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS September 2025
Selling the Benefits of Green Floor Pads

GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS September 2025
Cleaning Products That Match Green, Sustainable Priorities

BUILDING ON GREEN August 2025
Important Changes in LEED v5

BUIDING ON GREEN August 2025
What Jan/San Distributors Must Know About USGBC’s LEED v5 

HOW CPS MAKES IT HAPPEN  August 2025
Chicago Public Schools and HGSC Partner to Improve Cleaning for Health 

SEEING GREEN  August 2025
Easy Ways to Make Restroom Inventory More Sustainable

INDUSTRY PULSE July 2025
BSCs Weigh in on Current and Future Industry Trends

INDUSTRY PULSE July 2025
BSCs Navigate Industry Challenges with Creativity

TIPS FOR A TOP-SHELF RESTROOM  July 2025
Taking Restroom Maintenance to the Next Level 

7/18/2025
CleanCore Solutions Secures Chemical-free Cleaning Contract

7/17/2025
Chicago Carpet Cleaners Score Hit with Eco-Friendly Approach

7/11/2025
School IAQ Fact Sheets Released

7/8/2025
USGBC Enhances Green Schools Program

MAKING THE CASE FOR SOP DEVELOPMENT June 2025
Why SOP Development is Worth Investing Time and Resources

LEADERS SPEAK June 2025
Product Trends Impacting Cleaning Departments

6/11/2025
Key Ways for the Cleaning Industry to Secure Sustainable Innovations

IN THE FIELD: CLEANERS AND DISINFECTANTS May 2025
Dissecting the Role Disinfectants Play in a Green Program

IN THE FIELD: CLEANERS AND DISINFECTANTS May 2025
Navigating the Green Cleaning Landscape

GROWING FOOD SERVICE OFFERINGS April 2025
Answering the Demand for Sustainable Food Service Products 

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT April 2025
Customize Waste Audits to Improve Sustainability Efforts

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT April 2025
Prioritize Sustainability in Waste Management Strategies

5/20/2025
Reducing Plastic Waste with Innovative Cleaning Approach

5/19/2025
Building Solutions Company Specializing in Green Operations Marks Rapid Growth

LEVERAGING VENDOR PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY April 2025
Enhancing the Learning Environment Through Partnerships

4/15/2025
Five Steam Cleaning Trends to Watch for 2025

FACILITY FOCUS: BUILT TO LAST  April 2025
University Commits to Sustainable Building Practices

FACILITY FOCUS: BUILT TO LAST  April 2025
Taking a Multi-Pronged Approach to Campus Sustainability

4/3/2025
Sanitary Maintenance Names Early Award Frontrunners

EFFECTIVELY ENGAGING A MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKFORCE February 2025
Manage Competing Work Preferences on a Custodial Team

2/24/2025
Webinar Promotes the Benefits of Strong Vendor Partnerships

2/14/2025
Planon Cements its Leadership in Sustainability

2/3/2025
Ecolab Honored with Inaugural ACI Sustainability Spotlight Award 

1/31/2025
How Food Preferences Can Impact Sustainability Efforts

BSCAI MEMBER NEWS November 2024
Where Sustainability and Data Meet = Where BSCs Succeed

1/22/2025
4 Tips to Kickstart 2025 Sustainably

1/14/2025
Survey Highlights Top Strategies for Persuading Sustainability

THE FUTURE OF IAQ MANAGEMENT November 2024
IAQ Pilot Program Provides Insight into School Air Quality

12/23/2024
Study Highlights Significant Rise in Sustainability Reporting

12/19/2024
GreenScreen Certified Standards Join EPA's Recommendations for Sustainable Federal Purchasing

12/9/2024
Urgent Action Needed to Ensure the World’s Supply of Fresh Water

12/5/2024
Green Seal Opens Public Comment on Prohibiting PFAS in Certified Paints, Floor Care Products, Degreasers

12/4/2024
U.S. Green Building Council Releases LEED Impact Report

12/2/2024
Ecolab Acquires Barclay Water Management

11/13/2024
In Memory of Jay Greenland

11/12/2024
ACI Social Media Challenge ‘Our Future is Clean’ Benefits DigDeep

11/8/2024
Keys to Sustainability Success in Companies

COST OF CLEAN October 2024
Cleaning Budgets Plagued by Pricing Increases

10/31/2024
3M Recognized with Sustainability Validation

10/18/2024
The Impact of 'Greenhushing' on Commercial Cleaning

10/17/2024
EPA Reaches Settlement Over Unregistered Disinfectants

10/17/2024
Sellars Executives Honored with Industry Awards

10/8/2024
3M Launches Sustainability Docuseries

10/7/2024
Green Seal Unveils New Brand Identity

10/4/2024
Teaching the Next Generation About Water Efficiency

9/30/2024
Green Jobs Soaring in Otherwise Difficult Hiring Market

9/30/2024
ACI Recognized as Safer Choice Partner of the Year

9/24/2024
3M Launches Docuseries Celebrating Climate Change Efforts

PROMOTING CLEAN, GREEN CARPETS August 2024
How Distributors Can Provide Carpet Care Expertise

PROMOTING CLEAN, GREEN CARPETS August 2024
Understanding the Pitfalls of Uncleaned Carpets

9/10/2024
Nominations Open for 2025 Green Chemistry Awards

9/4/2024
Annual Report Highlights Key Air Quality Trends

8/30/2024
EPA Strengthens Safer Choice Standard for Commercial Cleaning Products

LITHIUM FOR THE LONG HAUL August 2024
Switching to Lithium Batteries Can Save on Labor

8/27/2024
Greenlion Cleaning and Maintenance Earns DBE Certification

8/26/2024
How Much Water is Required for Manufactured Goods?

8/26/2024
Ameripolish Products Achieve Green Guard Certification

LITHIUM FOR THE LONG HAUL August 2024
Why Lithium-Ion Batteries are Making Waves in Cleaning

8/22/2024
ASHRAE Student Competition Winners Showcase Sustainable Building Design Practices

KEEPING PACE? August 2024
Top Purchasing Considerations for Facility Cleaning Managers

KEEPING PACE? August 2024
Survey Dissects Facility Cleaning Budgets

8/20/2024
The Value of LEED Certification for Facilities

KEEPING PACE? August 2024
Facility Cleaning Managers Share Top Management Priorities

KEEPING PACE? August 2024
Annual Survey Highlights Hot Topics for Facility Cleaning Managers

8/14/2024
DuPont Honored with 2 Sustainability Awards

8/12/2024
Sodexo Announces Zero-Waste Partnership with Cox Enterprises

7/31/2024
Paris Olympics Wins a Gold Medal for Sustainability

7/17/2024
Next Major Steps for LEED v5

7/10/2024
Michigan DNR Implementing Beach Cleaning Robots

7/9/2024
GP Facility Honored for Sustainability Efforts

7/8/2024
Top Cleaning News from 2024 So Far

7/5/2024
Companies View Sustainability as Profit Driver, Study Finds

7/2/2024
Green Cleaning a Key Factor in Waste Management Evolution

6/20/2024
Leading Cleaning Product Suppliers Advocate on Capitol Hill

6/13/2024
Registration Open HGSC 2024 Summer Summit

6/12/2024
Kimberly Clark Shares Sustainability Goals

6/10/2024
EPA Proposes Restrictions on Common Cleaning Chemical Solvent

6/4/2024
ABM Named Among Top Companies for Sustainability

5/17/2024
PathoSans Honors Eden Green Technology for CSR Initiatives

5/8/2024
How ‘Cleaning Matters’ Became an Industry Catchphrase

5/7/2024
Kimberly-Clark Announces ‘Greenovation’ Award Winners

5/6/2024
USGBC Announces 2024 LEED for Cities Leadership Program Cohort

BREAKING THROUGH THE BACKACHE April 2024
The Cost of Going Green

TAKING THE GREEN PLUNGE April 2024
How to Have the Conversation About Sustainability

4/30/2024
Chem-Dry Earns ECOLOGO Certification

SETTING THE STANDARDS April 2024
Green Certifications Ensure Cleaning Products Are Safe and Effective

4/25/2024
Green Seal Releases 2024 Impact Report

4/19/2024
Upcoming Seminar to Discuss LEED 5 Implications

4/18/2024
Why Proposed LEED V5 May Set the Cleaning Industry Back

4/16/2024
ABM Announces Energy Performance Contracting Program

4/12/2024
Government Custodial Contractors Required to Cut PFAs from Contracts

4/11/2024
ACD Applauds Resolution to Roll Back EPA’s Changes to the Risk Management Program

4/9/2024
New EPA Website Launched for Permit Transparency

4/5/2024
USGBC Releases LEED v5 for Public Comment

4/4/2024
Green Ambassadors Competition Showcases Recycling Innovation Initiatives

3/26/2024
Why Microbial-Based Cleaning Products Are On the Rise

3/21/2024
ABCO Teams Up with Composting Facility to Minimize Food Waste 

3/20/2024
Proposal Announced for Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards

3/20/2024
7 Ameripolish Products Earn Green Certification

3/18/2024
ABCO Shares 4 Sustainability Resolutions for 2024 

3/12/2024
How New SEC Rules Impact Professional Cleaning Industry

TOWEL & TISSUE TRENDS February 2024
Selling Sustainability of Towel and Tissue

TOWEL & TISSUE TRENDS February 2024
Paper Trends that Meet Industry Demand
Thoughts from a recent round table of industry leaders

2/22/2024
How the Professional Cleaning Industry Can Prepare for Earth Day

2/13/2024
Understanding Climate Grief and How to Deal With It

2/13/2024
Essity Recognized for Conservation Practices

2/9/2024
WM Celebrates 15th Year as Title Sponsor of the WM Phoenix Open

2/6/2024
ACI Shares Top Association Priorities for 2024

2/2/2024
Ecolab, Ford Announce Sustainability Partnership

1/30/2024
Sofidel Recognized for Sustainability Efforts

1/26/2024
ACI Urges Senate Committee to Ensure EPA Follows TSCA Obligations  

1/25/2024
Top 10 States for LEED in 2023

1/22/2024
ACI Supports, Seeks Modifications to EPA Safer Choice Program

1/17/2024
Sofidel Commits to Net Zero by 2050

1/15/2024
Sofidel Receives Innovation Award

1/10/2024
School Custodian Writes Heartwarming Letter to Struggling Student

1/5/2024
Bullen Announces Transition to Sustainable Brown Boxes

1/4/2024
How Sustainability Reports Boost Trust, Accountability

1/4/2024
AFFLINK Names New Preferred Supplier

1/2/2024
Ecolab Honored for Sustainability Initiatives

12/22/2023
Delta-Q Technologies Charges Toward Net-Zero Emissions Goal

12/11/2023
ACI: U.S. Must Remove “Bottleneck” to Sustainable Chemistry 

12/6/2023
6 Predictions About ESG in 2024

12/5/2023
CleanLink's Top-Viewed News from November

12/1/2023
Green Seal Announces Members of Sanitary Paper Product Working Group

11/28/2023
EPA Proposes Updates to Safer Choice Standard

11/28/2023
Green2Sustainable Industry Award Winner Announced

BSCAI MEMBER NEWS October 2023
Knowing When and How to Hire Additional Staff: A Q&A With BSCAI Past President Paul Greenland

ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE November 2023
Sanitary Maintenance Looks Back on the 2010s

11/8/2023
Sofidel Named a Finalist in Sustainability Awards Program

11/7/2023
Report: Natural Disasters Likely to Impact Facility Sustainability Efforts

11/6/2023
Sustainable Cleaning a Key Driver in Biosurfactant Popularity

10/20/2023
PathoSans Honors WVE with In Good Company Award

10/19/2023
Turning to Automation for Better Sustainability Programs

10/19/2023
EPA Safer Choice Partners of the Year Announced

10/17/2023
Veolia Releases Hazardous Waste Sustainability Report

HEALTHY SCHOOLS: LEVELING UP THE CLEANING PROGRAM October 2023
Simple Strategies Facility Managers Can Use to Boost Sustainability

10/12/2023
What Does LEED v5 Mean for Professional Cleaning?

10/11/2023
Overlooked Benefits of Sustainable Efforts in Facilities

10/10/2023
ISSA Names 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Winners

10/9/2023
Spartan Named a 2023 'Safer Choice Partner of the Year'

10/9/2023
Draft Launched for New LEED Facility Rating System

10/6/2023
Rule Passed to Require Reporting of PFAS

10/3/2023
KCooper Brands Adds Supply Chain Experts to Board

10/2/2023
ACI Names Manager of Sustainability Engagement

10/2/2023
Green Seal Banning PFAS in Paints, Coatings, Floor Care Products

9/28/2023
Servicon Launches Sustainability Council

9/28/2023
Is Sustainability Reaching the Tipping Point?

80TH ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE September 2023
Events in the 1990s that Shaped the Jan/San Industry

9/22/2023
Sustainability Quiz Gauges Green Interest in Facilities

9/21/2023
ACI Recognizes Early Adopters of Sustainable Feedstocks Initiative

QUICK FIXES September 2023
An Education in Increasing Productivity

9/15/2023
Nominations Open for Green Chemistry Awards

9/12/2023
10 Steps to Becoming an Industry Advocate

9/11/2023
Summit Brands Acquires Pumie Product Line

8/23/2023
How LEED Updates Will Impact Cleaning Contractors

8/22/2023
PathoSans, Eden Green Technology Launch Sustainability Partnership

8/22/2023
How to Overcome Sustainability Challenges

2023 FACILITY CLEANING DECISIONS MANAGEMENT STUDY August 2023
Study Outlines Top Management Trends for Facility Cleaning Executives

8/9/2023
The Importance of Sustainability-Focused Vendors

8/4/2023
How to Build Social Equity in Commercial Cleaning

8/3/2023
EPA Seeking Input on Safer Choice Program Expansion

8/1/2023
Top 10 CleanLink Stories from July

7/31/2023
How Cleaning Has Evolved in 2023

7/28/2023
ASHE Honors Sustainability-Minded Healthcare Facilities

7/27/2023
Why Climate Change Deniers Exist

7/18/2023
Grainger Releases 2023 ESG Report

7/13/2023
Which Toilet Paper Brands Are The Most Eco-Friendly?

7/12/2023
3 Tips for Detecting Greenwashing

7/10/2023
What Happens to Most Plastic Bottles After Use?

6/30/2023
ASHRAE Announces 2023-24 Officers and Directors

6/29/2023
Essity Honored as Sustainability Leader

6/28/2023
Forecasting the Global Toilet Paper Market

CHATTING ABOUT CHALLENGES June 2023
Cleaning Managers Comment on Future Trends

6/27/2023
BASF Opens Microplastics Center in Michigan

6/27/2023
Simon Institute Hosting Annual Symposium in July

6/15/2023
Top 10 Most Sustainable Countries Revealed

6/14/2023
Sodexo Live! Joins Waste Management Initiative

6/14/2023
Green Cleaning Tips for Country and Beach Clubs

6/13/2023
Keynote Announced for Greenbuild International Conference + Expo 2023

6/12/2023
Kimberly-Clark Publishes Latest Sustainability Report

6/12/2023
USGBC Rings NYSE Bell

6/9/2023
Evonik Honored for Sustainable Chemistry

6/8/2023
How Infrastructure Impacts Water Cost

6/5/2023
How Sustainability Trends Impact the Contract Cleaning Market

5/31/2023
Nepal Army Team Cleans Mount Everest While Reaching Summit

5/30/2023
Suzano, Sofidel, Announce Biodiversity Partnership in Amazon Region

5/26/2023
Force of Nature Reaches Carbon Neutrality Status

5/25/2023
Envoy Solutions Announces Partnership with EPA

5/24/2023
How to Become a Sustainability-Focused Family Business

5/18/2023
ACI’s Sustainability Program on Display at CESIO 2023 

5/12/2023
O'Dell Corporation Achieves UL Environmental Claims Validation

5/11/2023
Sofidel Announces Completely Renewable Energy Agreement

5/8/2023
Green Seal-Certified Paints and Coatings LEED-Approved for Multiple Points

SORTING OUT WASTE SPECIFICS  May 2023
Centralized Waste Systems Streamline Services and Cut Costs 

5/2/2023
ASHRAE Publishes First Zero Energy and Zero Carbon Building Evaluation Standard

5/1/2023
Top 10 CleanLink Stories from April 2023

4/28/2023
Servicon Communications Manager Added to Climate Resolve Advisory Board

4/28/2023
EPA Maintains Safer Choice Status of Essential Chemistry Used to Make Detergents

4/26/2023
Webinar for School Facility Leaders Will Explore Sustainability Self-Assessment

4/25/2023
9 Low-Waste Cleaning Practices for Professionals

4/25/2023
VLS Environment Solutions Celebrates Earth Day with 2022 ESG Report

4/25/2023
Key Drivers, Trends and Challenges to Facility Management Services Market

HOW TO GO GREEN November 2022
Tips to Amplify Sustainable Floor Care Efforts

4/21/2023
Tennant Company Announces Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals

4/21/2023
5 Ways to Become More Sustainable This Earth Day

4/18/2023
ACI to Host ‘EPA Day’ for Members in June 

4/17/2023
USGBC and IWBI Release Streamlined Certification Pathway for LEED and WELL

ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS  April 2023
Cleaning Self-Assessment Identifies Key Areas of Improvement 

4/11/2023
ACI to Host ‘EPA Day’ for Members in June

4/5/2023
Sustainable Packaging Facts in Honor of National Deep-Dish Pizza Day

4/3/2023
How Sustainability Impacts Consumer Preferences in the Grocery Industry

3/27/2023
GOJO Shares Next Phase of Sustainable Value Strategy

3/24/2023
Contract Cleaning Services Market Going Green Over Next Decade

3/17/2023
Product Award Frontrunners Named as Voting Continues

3/16/2023
Registration Open for 2023 Greenbuild International Conference + Expo 

3/9/2023
European Union Proposes Anti-Greenwashing Law

CLEANING IN FOCUS 2023 February 2023
Making Cleaning Sustainable

3/1/2023
CleanLink's Top Stories from February 2023

PROMOTING PAPER SUSTAINABILITY February 2023
Promoting Sustainable Towel and Tissue Options

2/8/2023
Ecolab Joins Responsible Flushing Alliance

2/7/2023
2023 ACI Distinguished Service Award Winner Announced

2/7/2023
Ongoing Nationwide Droughts Spotlight Value of Water Efficiency in Facilities

2/1/2023
Green Cleaning in a Post-COVID Era: Where Does the Industry Stand?

1/31/2023
3 Key Practices for Maintaining IAQ in Facilities

1/30/2023
4 Cleaning Industry Trends Set to Define 2023

1/24/2023
Green Seal Approved as ISEAL Community Member

1/20/2023
ACI Submits Comments on TSCA Fees

1/18/2023
BSC Helps Georgia School System Improve Energy Performance

1/11/2023
7 Sustainability Trends Set to Define Cleaning in 2023

1/4/2023
WFBSC’s Global Executive Summit Returns in 2023

12/29/2022
Essity Earns High Marks for Sustainability

12/29/2022
Top 10 Contracting Profits Features from 2022

12/20/2022
Sofidel's Papernet HyTech Seas Dispensers Win ISSA Innovation Award

12/19/2022
Planon Awarded WELL Certification

12/16/2022
Sofidel Ranks Best in Industry for ESG Risk Management

HOW TO GO GREEN November 2022
Best Practices When Selecting Floor Pads

12/14/2022
Study Outlines Benefits of Sustainability Reporting

12/12/2022
2022 AASHE Sustainability Award Winners Announced

SUSTAINABILITY AND ESG STUDY January 2023
Survey Outlines BSC/Facility Sustainability and ESG Goals

12/6/2022
HPDC, Green Seal Announce Complimentary HPD Reports with Paint Certification

12/2/2022
Green Seal Releases Standard for Reducing Virgin Plastic in Trash Bags 

12/1/2022
CleanLink's Top 10 News Stories from November

SUSTAINABILITY AND ESG STUDY January 2023
Results of the 2022 Sustainability and ESG Goals Study

11/30/2022
4 Strategies for Establishing a Facility Sustainability Plan

11/29/2022
Sodexo Releases Second Annual Sustainability Report

LEARNING FROM A SELF-ASSESSMENT November 2022
Tool Helps Assess School Facilities Management Strategies

11/23/2022
5 Reasons to Adopt Green Cleaning Practices for Safer Schools

11/23/2022
The Importance of Thanksgiving for the Cleaning Industry

11/15/2022
Ecore International Names Chief Marketing Officer

11/15/2022
4 Key Benefits of a Sustainable Workplace

11/14/2022
USGBC Updates LEED v4 to Improve Response to Climate Change

11/10/2022
ASHRAE Among Organizations Pledging Leadership Role Against Climate Change

11/4/2022
How Would Sustainability-Focused Companies Handle a Recession?

10/20/2022
Green2Sustainable Honors Top Organizations

FREETIME: SERVING AND LEARNING IN LATIN AMERICA September 2022
Greentech Environmental Sales Coordinator Shares Value of Mission Trip Experiences

10/17/2022
Healthy Schools Campaign, Green Seal Partner for Sustainability Program

10/14/2022
ACI Sustainability Report Reveals Key Cleaning Industry Trends

10/6/2022
Date Announced for Green2Sustainable Recognition Ceremony

10/5/2022
Self-Assessment Tool Available for School Facility Professionals

9/29/2022
First Program for Healthy and Sustainable Schools Launched

9/22/2022
Cardiff-Based Company Consults with US Green Seal to Implement Industry-Wide Standards 

9/21/2022
Green Seal Announces Sustainable Packaging Advisory Group 

9/21/2022
Study: Is Climate Change Making Us Angrier?

9/13/2022
Green Seal Elects New Chair and Members of Board of Directors 

GREEN CLEANING August 2022
3 Things BSCs Should Know About ESG

9/1/2022
Which Jan/San Companies Pursue Sustainability the Most?

8/31/2022
EPA Calls for Nominations for 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

8/19/2022
Why IAQ Should Be Prioritized in Schools

CLEANING SIMPLIFIED August 2022
School Shares Benefits of Streamlining Cleaning Processes

8/4/2022
4 Hurdles That Limit Sustainability Efforts

7/29/2022
Cintas Recognized for Environmental Efforts

7/25/2022
Greybull Stewardship Acquires GreenEarth Cleaning

7/14/2022
ABCO Shares Plastic Waste Reduction Tips

7/6/2022
ACI Urges Congress to Modernize American Recycling System

EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE June 2022
Exterior Care Makes Interior Cleaning Easier

EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE June 2022
5 Ways Cleaning Can Make a Strong Impression

ARE YOU READY FOR WELL? June 2022
WELL Certification Emphasizes Facility Reopening

6/29/2022
Green Seal Prohibits All PFAS in Cleaning Products

6/28/2022
Why Promoting Safer Chemical Use is so Important

6/20/2022
Aquapak Sponsors GB Row To Highlight Harmful Marine Effects of Microplastics

6/16/2022
Aramark Commits to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

6/15/2022
How Sustainability Has Evolved as a Business Strategy

6/14/2022
Kaivac Awarded U.S. Patent for Hard Surface Floor Cleaning

6/14/2022
Survey: Employees Expect Green-Friendly Offices

6/8/2022
ACI Urges White House to Incentivize Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry

6/7/2022
What Managers, Distributors Should Know About the “Buy Clean” Task Force

6/6/2022
USGBC Announces Leadership Award Recipients

6/6/2022
Report: Demand Rising for Environmentally-Friendly Disinfectants

6/2/2022
Survey: Do Consumers Value Sustainability-Based Products?

5/31/2022
WELL Building Institute, ISSA Launch Coalition for Workplace Safety

5/27/2022
Five Must-Haves for a Sustainable Cleaning Program

5/25/2022
Green Janitor Education Programs Earn Praise From California Governor

5/24/2022
ACI Urges Congress To Fund EPA Chemical Safety Office

IN THE FIELD: INFECTION CONTROL April 2022
The Greening of Disinfectants in Infection Prevention Programs

IN THE FIELD: INFECTION CONTROL April 2022
Green Cleaning Initiatives That Battle Infection Control
Complementary Cleaning Strategies

5/20/2022
EPA Modernizes DfE Logo for Disinfectant, Antimicrobial Products

5/16/2022
Pilot Chemical Announces 2 Sustainability-Centric Hires

PANDEMIC LESSONS LEARNED April 2022
Process Changes and Communication Updates Stemming From the Pandemic

5/12/2022
Winners Announced For Amsterdam Innovation Awards 2022

5/12/2022
Survey: What Do Americans Think About Climate Change?

5/5/2022
Oxi Fresh Eyes Rhode Island Expansion

5/3/2022
Waterless Co. Announces New Tagline

5/2/2022
USGBC Names New Chief Operating Officer

4/27/2022
Environmental Impact Report Released Following Earth Day

GREEN CLEANING April 2022
Why Green Chemicals Are Important to Cleaning Businesses

4/25/2022
Sunbelt Rentals Places Order For 700 Ford F-150 Lightning Trucks

4/22/2022
7 Sustainability Terms To Know For Earth Day

GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT April 2022
Initial Steps For Launching A Sustainability Program

4/21/2022
Hospeco Names Plant Manager Of Commercial Chemical Operation

GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT April 2022
How To Launch A Sustainability Program

4/19/2022
Green Seal Recruiting Advisors For Sustainable Packaging Program

REFINE HOW TO COMMUNICATE CLEAN April 2022
Three Ways to Communicate Cleaning’s Impact

3/29/2022
How Environmentally-Friendly Cleaning Benefits Facilities

3/23/2022
Green Seal Comments On Biden’s 'Clean Air In Buildings Challenge'

3/21/2022
Invasion Of Ukraine Puts Sustainability Initiatives Under Threat

3/18/2022
Tips For Greening Restrooms Ahead Of International Day Of Forests 

EATING CLEAN February 2022
Distributors Benefit From Offering Foodservice Consumables

3/4/2022
Study Reveals Financial Benefits Of Sustainability

2/23/2022
Green Cleaning Trends For 2022

2/14/2022
Pilot Chemical Releases Sustainability Report

2/10/2022
Green Cleaning Workbook And Workshop Available

2/1/2022
The Top 10 States For LEED Certification

1/20/2022
U.S. Green Building Council Announces USGBC Live 2022 Event Series

1/18/2022
Green Cleaning Network Opens First China Chapter

1/13/2022
Defining Common Green And Sustainability Terms 

12/23/2021
Three BSC Business Tips For 2022

12/13/2021
Cardiff Biosciences Company Implements New ‘Greenwashing’ Code

INTERIM CARPET MAINTENANCE November 2021
Going Green With Interim Cleaning

11/24/2021
Green2Sustainable Honors Top Contributing Organizations

11/11/2021
Stephen Ashkin To Talk Sustainability At ISSA Show

11/8/2021
Understanding The Climate Change Tipping Point

10/27/2021
What To Know About Green Investing

BRINGING IN A BIT OF COLOR October 2021
Color-coding Microfiber Improves Processes

10/20/2021
Second Call For Comment On The Healthy Green Schools Standard

10/14/2021
Green Seal Launches LEED-Compliant Paint Certification

10/14/2021
Dow Enters Into Renewable Power Purchase Agreements

10/12/2021
4 Sustainability Tips For Commercial Facilities

FREETIME September 2021
Jan/San Pro Spends Free Time Volunteering For Vets

9/28/2021
Top Post-Pandemic Cleaning Industry Trends

9/22/2021
Key Steps For LEED Safety First Pilot Credits

9/2/2021
10 Ways To Address Climate Change In Professional Cleaning

GREENLIGHTING SUSTAINABILITY August 2021
How To Create A Green Cleaning Program

GREENLIGHTING SUSTAINABILITY August 2021
Small Steps Ensure Successful Green Cleaning

GREEN CLEANING August 2021
Key Resources For Green Cleaning Information

8/18/2021
Net Zero Discussion Includes Sustainable Cleaning

8/12/2021
Tips On How Facilities Can Reduce Water Consumption

7/23/2021
Greenbuild Extends Early Bird Registration

7/15/2021
Last Chance To Comment On Green Standard

7/12/2021
2021 USGBC Leadership Awards Announced

7/8/2021
New Standard For Cleaning Schools Seeks Public Comment

SELLING SUSTAINABILITY June 2021
Importing Metrics For Sustainability Reporting

SELLING SUSTAINABILITY June 2021
How Distributors Can Manage Sustainability Requests

PROJECT RED PROMOTES GREEN June 2021
University Highlights Sustainability In Mentorship Program

6/16/2021
USGBC Announces Pacific Region Leadership Award Winners

6/14/2021
Help Create An IAQ Standard For Schools

6/10/2021
Sustainability And The Future Of Commercial Cleaning

5/3/2021
ASHRAE Supports USGBC Report On School IAQ

4/23/2021
Are Carbon Labels Coming To Professional Cleaning?

4/23/2021
PathoSans To Receive Virginia Green Travel Leader Award

FROM THE EDITOR: SUSTAINABILITY CAN STILL SHINE April 2021
Promote Green Cleaning On Earth Day

3/17/2021
USGBC Expands LEED Earth To Communities

QUALITY FLOOR CARE PROGRAMS PREVENT GERMS, PROMOTE HEALTH February 2021
Certified Products Prevent Greenwashing

3/11/2021
New Perforated Towel Line Goes Live

3/1/2021
Embracing Green Offices

2/10/2021
Top 10 States For LEED

2/9/2021
Celebrating Custodians In Feel-Good Sports Stories

2/8/2021
Ashkin Joins LEED Technical Advisory Board

12/30/2020
Educational Facility Managers Look Back At 2020

EVALUATING CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES November 2020
Evaluating Emerging Cleaning Technologies

EDITOR'S NOTE November 2020
How BSCs Can Stand Out Among The Competition

STRATEGIC USE OF CHEMICALS November 2020
Selecting Safe COVID-19 Disinfectants

12/2/2020
OxoneTM Potassium Monopersulfate Earns Raw Material Verification

11/5/2020
How ABCO Products Will Celebrate America Recycles Day

10/28/2020
ABCO Cleaning Products Joins AASHE

10/19/2020
Tips For Cleaning And Disinfecting Schools

GIVING GREEN THE GO-AHEAD October 2020
Adopting Ergonomic Tools, Training

10/5/2020
Report: Contract Cleaning Services Market Growing

10/2/2020
Drones To Clean NFL Stadium After Games

9/28/2020
Tips For Switching To A Sustainable Cleaning Program

9/11/2020
Certification Ensures Safety Of Hand Sanitizer

9/3/2020
Chicago Cintas Facility Earns Zero Waste Certification

WHAT CUSTOMERS WANT August 2020
The Importance Of Environmental Certifications

8/14/2020
Towel And Tissue Company Hires New Division President

8/4/2020
SEIU, Green Seal Partner To Provide COVID-19 Training

7/20/2020
BSC Join National Service Alliance

7/7/2020
Green Seal Certifies First Mop

A JOURNEY TO HEALTHY FLOORING PROGRAMS June 2020
Polished Concrete Flooring Trims Spending, Improves Sustainability

6/12/2020
New Tools Support Safe Workplace Re-Entry

6/5/2020
Greenbuild 2020 Gets New Dates, Format

4/22/2020
Celebrating Milestone Earth Day

EMBRACING CLEAN INITIATIVES April 2020
Green Cleaning, Sustainability Survey Highlights Industry Trends

EMBRACING CLEAN INITIATIVES April 2020
Survey Identifies Tips On Maintaining Green Cleaning Initiatives

EMBRACING CLEAN INITIATIVES April 2020
Survey Gauges Green Cleaning Equipment Adoption

EMBRACING CLEAN INITIATIVES April 2020
Data Reveals Green Certification Trends For Cleaning Managers

EMBRACING CLEAN INITIATIVES April 2020
Conveying Value To Maintain Green Initiatives

3/5/2020
Hospitals Honored For Environmental Focus

1/29/2020
Midlab Earns LEED Gold For Sustainable Facility

1/14/2020
Baltimore Pro Sports Stadiums Exemplify Sustainability

1/8/2020
How One University Marries Green With Clean

1/3/2020
ABCO Products Acquires Cleaning Tool Maker

12/16/2019
Beer Waste Used To Make Soap

AWARDING SERVICE November 2019
BSCAI Names Its Employee Of The Year

GOOGLE GOES WITH GREEN CLEANING November 2019
Google's Green Cleaning Initiative Started Out Rough

A LESS TOXIC APPROACH TO INFECTION CONTROL November 2019
Cleaning’s Role In Public Health

A LESS TOXIC APPROACH TO INFECTION CONTROL November 2019
Cleaning And Disinfecting Must Be Done In Two Steps

CURATING KNOWLEDGE HELPS UNLEASH IT November 2019
Search The Web Strategically For Green Cleaning Products

12/4/2019
Accidents Are Avoidable With Proper Employee Training

11/26/2019
Green Seal Launches Verified Suppliers Program

11/26/2019
EPA Names Safer Choice Partner Of The Year

11/22/2019
Healthy Schools Campaign And Green Seal Partner

11/15/2019
New Green Awards Program Announced

11/15/2019
'Best Green Schools' Nominations Due Monday

INCREASING THE CIRCULARITY OF FACILITIES LIFE October 2019
Products As A Service Promotes Cleaning Efficiency

11/5/2019
Reducing Carbon Footprint At Trade Shows

10/30/2019
Greenest Campuses Ranked

10/30/2019
Contract Cleaning Services Market To Grow

10/18/2019
Segura Associates Head To Speak On Green Cleaning

10/15/2019
Floor Pads Earn Green Seal Certification

10/9/2019
Harvard, Earth Friendly Products Host Environmental Summit

10/7/2019
U.S. Companies Top Sustainability Rankings

10/2/2019
Earth Friendly Products CEO Wins Major Leadership Award

9/25/2019
Tips For Using Degreaser

9/23/2019
Get Help Complying With Ingredient Transparency Law

9/18/2019
Will Disclosure Requirements Make Chemicals Safer?

CLEANING ON THE FIRST SHIFT August 2019
Vacuum Helps Make The Switch To Day Cleaning

9/6/2019
Project Green Schools Adds Steve Ashkin

9/3/2019
How IAQ Impacts Lives

8/22/2019
USGBC Needs Feedback On New LEED Program

7/24/2019
USGBC Appoints New Board Members

7/18/2019
Traits To Look For In An Office Cleaning Service

7/15/2019
Liquid Ice Melt Wins Environmental Certification

7/5/2019
Airport Switches To Engineered Water

7/2/2019
Another College Honored For Environmental Focus

GREEN/SUSTAINABILITY June 2019
Behavior Change Inside Facilities Supports Sustainable Goals

FACES OF THE FRONTLINE June 2019
Chicago Day Porter Known For Kindness, Hard Work

IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? June 2019
Create Recycling Programs That Work

IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? June 2019
The History Of Recycling

IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? June 2019
Reduce Recycling Contamination

IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? June 2019
Financial Benefits Of Proper Recycling Programs

April 2019
Kids Like Sustainability In The Classroom

NAVIGATING THE OCEAN OF INDOOR PLASTIC April 2019
How Departments Can Reduce Their Environmental Imprint

A STRONG BOND April 2019
Lifelong Friends Continue To Lead Janitorial Services Company

GROWING A GREEN PROGRAM April 2019
Green, Sustainable Survey Outlines Cleaning Trends

GROWING A GREEN PROGRAM April 2019
Survey: Green Cleaning Trends

GROWING A GREEN PROGRAM April 2019
Where Sustainable Practices Fit In Facilities

GROWING A GREEN PROGRAM April 2019
Survey Dives Into Green Certifications

APPEALING TO CUSTOMERS February 2019
Why BSCs Should Embrace Sustainability

February 2019
Practical Sustainable Initiatives For BSCs

February 2019
Education Schedule For CBE

GREEN CLEANING COLUMN February 2019
Growth In Sustainable Innovation

BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Survey: Why Schools Implement Green Cleaning

BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Driving The Green Cleaning Movement In Schools

BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Advocating For Health Schools

BRINGING VINYLS BACK November 2018
Jan/San Industry Vet Enjoying Successful Music Career

November 2018
The Importance Of CIMS Certification

November 2018
Growing Through Continued Education

GREEN CLEANING: LOOK WHAT THE OCCUPANT DRAGGED IN November 2018
Identify And Combat Cleaning Challenges

FACILITY FOCUS November 2018
Cleveland Clinic Shares Lessons In Waste Diversion

FACILITY FOCUS November 2018
Fighting Contamination In Recycling

THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Alternatives To Traditional Waste And Recycling

THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Truly Sustainable Method To Managing Waste

THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Gaining Support For Sustainable Initiatives

PAPER TRAIL FROM A TO Z November 2018
Explaining Sustainable Paper Products

PAPER TRAIL FROM A TO Z November 2018
Defining Green Paper Terms

10/15/2018
Green Buildings Promote Healthy Workers

SELLING SUSTAINABILITY September 2018
Iowa-Des Moines Supply Goes Beyond Green Cleaning Products

DEFANGING THE DUST BUNNIES September 2018
Tips To Tackling Dust And Improving Health

GREEN ENGAGEMENT September 2018
Promoting Green And Sustainability Through Campus Engagement

9/12/2018
New Faces Make Up Green Clean Schools Committee

9/5/2018
Chicago Tops Cities With Most Green Office Buildings

SPINNING TUNES ALONGSIDE THE BUFFER August 2018
Creating Policies For Music In The Workplace

PRIORITIZING CLEANING OVER EVERYTHING ELSE August 2018
Dirty Schools Impact Student Performance

FACILITY FOCUS: CHEMICAL SWITCH USHERS IN GREEN CLEANING PROGRAM August 2018
Changing Chemicals Propels Green Cleaning Program

FACILITY FOCUS: CHEMICAL SWITCH USHERS IN GREEN CLEANING PROGRAM August 2018
Benefits Of Streamlining Cleaning Chemicals

OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Techniques To Achieving Green Cleaning Buy-In

OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Research That Supports Sustainability In Schools

OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Communicating And Promoting Green Cleaning Initiatives

CLEANING THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND August 2018
Campus Residents Push For Green And Sustainable Initiatives

CLEANING THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND August 2018
University Specializes On Strategies Resulting In Success

CLEANING THAT FOCUSES ON STUDENT HEALTH August 2018
Schools Shift Focus To Cleaning For Health

8/10/2018
Sustainability Advocates Partner To Simplify Industry's Green Efforts

8/3/2018
Stanford Recognized For Green Practices

7/20/2018
Where Cleaning Falls In The Greening Of Facilities

7/19/2018
Sofidel Announces Suppliers Sustainability Award

7/18/2018
First Sustainability Recall in History

7/13/2018
How And Why Facilities Should Cut Back On Water Consumption

June 2018
Getting Ahead Of Cleaning Business Competition

IF COW BELLS COULD TALK June 2018
Supporting Staff Through Interaction And Positive Feedback

7/2/2018
Human Health Called The Next Frontier In Sustainable Building Design

6/26/2018
Proposal Could Result In Janitorial Jobs And Improved Recycling Efforts

6/21/2018
Arkansas School District Recognized With Honorable Mention

6/8/2018
CASE STUDY: University Of Maryland Aces The Test For A Clean, Safe, Healthy And Sustainable Environment

May 2018
Keeping With Commercial Cleaning Trends

PROGRESS IN GREEN CLEANING April 2018
Evolution Of Green Cleaning Initiatives

PROGRESS IN GREEN CLEANING April 2018
Future Of Cleaning Green

BRANCHING OUT April 2018
Exploring Acquisition And Greenfield Strategies

April 2018
Maintaining Organizational Culture

April 2018
Unique Products Improve Profit Margins

IF YOU CAN’T BEAT ‘EM, REDIRECT ‘EM April 2018
Techniques To Steer Facility Initiatives In A More Sustainable Direction

3/19/2018
Certification Helps Facilities Achieve Zero Waste

February 2018
Cut The Cord To Attract Green-Minded Customers

12/20/2017
Green Programs In Schools Hits Major Milestone

GREEN CLEAN STILL MATTERS November 2017
Facility Executives Still Care About Green Cleaning

November 2017
BSC Clients Struggle With Green Cleaning Verification

November 2017
Facility Executives See Value, Sustainability In Green Cleaning

12/8/2017
Massachusetts Charter School Cleaners Go Green

THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE EMBRACES ECO-FRIENDLY ODOR CONTROL November 2017
CASE STUDY: Control Odors While Protecting The Environment

EXPLAINING ON-SITE GENERATION November 2017
What Is On-site Generation Of Cleaning Products?

EXPLAINING ON-SITE GENERATION November 2017
Understanding Aqueous Ozone Cleaning Technology

EXPLAINING ON-SITE GENERATION November 2017
Disinfecting With On-Site Generation Technologies

TEAMING UP ON GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Sustainable Cleaning Is A Shared Responsibility

TEAMING UP ON GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Communicating Green Cleaning Initiatives

GETTING THE RIGHT WORDS OUT November 2017
Communicating Green Cleaning Advantages

GREEN CLEANING TRENDS November 2017
Importance Of Green And Sustainable Initiatives

GREEN CLEANING TRENDS November 2017
Benefits Of Green And Sustainable Initiatives

GREEN CLEANING TRENDS November 2017
Survey Outlines Sustainable Cleaning Initiatives

SUSTAINABILITY’S IMPACT ON OCCUPANT WELLNESS November 2017
Building Operations Supports Human Health And Wellness

SUSTAINABILITY’S IMPACT ON OCCUPANT WELLNESS November 2017
Cleaning Standards That Focus On Wellness

SUSTAINABILITY’S IMPACT ON OCCUPANT WELLNESS November 2017
Cleaning That Limits Toxic Exposure

HEALTH BENEFITS DRIVE GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Using Green Cleaning To Promote Occupant Health

11/6/2017
ACI Charity Events Benefit “Clean The World”

11/2/2017
Tips To Reducing Facility Waste

10/30/2017
Hotels Promote Hygiene While Improving Sustainable Initiatives

10/26/2017
Spartan Chemical’s Terra Glaze Featured on Award Winning Floor

FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
Shifting From Green Cleaning To Sustainability

FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
Steps To Implementing Green Cleaning Programs

FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
Introducing Green Products And Processes

FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
How Vendors Help Support Sustainability

THE GREENING OF FLOOR PADS October 2017
Floor Pads Can Earn Green Seal’s GS-20 Certification

October 2017
Floor Pads Made With Biobased Materials

October 2017
Evaluating Green Floor Pads

EMBRACING PRODUCT EVOLUTION October 2017
Looking For Innovation In Cleaning Products

GREEN CLEANING LAWS MAKE PROGRESS September 2017
Legislation Mandating Green Cleaning In Schools Is Successful

September 2017
Barriers To Implementing Green Cleaning Products

September 2017
Green Seal Revises Cleaning Standards

THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Promoting Green Cleaning In Schools

THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Soliciting Green Cleaning Buy-In

THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Stats That Support Sustainability

THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Partners That Help Promote Green

AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE August 2017
Seminars Tout Green And Healthy Schools

ASSESSING YOUR SUSTAINABLE CLEANING PROGRAM August 2017
Steps To Transitioning To Green Cleaning

ASSESSING YOUR SUSTAINABLE CLEANING PROGRAM August 2017
Creating A Sustainability Plan

August 2017
Focus On Green Cleaning, Return On Investment

BRINGING WORKOUT LESSONS TO WORK August 2017
Benefits Of Training Cleaning Professionals
Benefits peer training can have on a green cleaning program

THE EVOLUTION OF GREEN CHEMICALS June 2017
How Green Cleaning Chemicals Have Improved Through The Years

June 2017
Green Seal, EPA’s Safer Choice, Help Improve Trust In Green

UPON CLOSER INSPECTION June 2017
Inspection Programs That Focus On Cleanliness

UPON CLOSER INSPECTION June 2017
Defining Cleaning Standards

UPON CLOSER INSPECTION June 2017
Protocol For Cleaning Facilities

SUSTAINABILITY BY ANOTHER NAME June 2017
Common Sense Practices That Drive Sustainable Initiatives

5/5/2017
Green Cleaning Award Winners Named

5/4/2017
Tips To Choosing The Best Green Cleaning Products

5/2/2017
Report Focuses On Student Health And Wellness

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT April 2017
Touting Training
Staff training is critical to a successful green cleaning program

4/25/2017
Cleaning Contractor Pays Employees To Be Green

4/25/2017
Connecticut Schools Promote Healthy Air Quality

THE SCIENCE OF GREEN CLEANING April 2017
Perfecting Cleaning For Health

THE SCIENCE OF GREEN CLEANING April 2017
Improving Cleaning Process And Procedures

THE SCIENCE OF GREEN CLEANING April 2017
Growing A Green Cleaning Program

4/4/2017
Updated Sustainability How-to Guide Is Now Available

4/4/2017
Green Clean Schools Leadership Institute Registration Open

FINDING THE GREENER LINING November 2016
Creating Sustainable Waste Management Programs
Facilities are beginning to explore sustainable alternatives to traditional trash liners

SUSTAINABLE TRACTION November 2016
Roundtable: Green Cleaning Product Skepticism
Green products are expected, but sustainability initiatives are gaining momentum at the distributor level

November 2016
Selling And Promoting Green Cleaning Supplies

September 2016
Sanitize And Disinfect With Engineered Water

THE GREEN DEFENDER September 2016
How Charles Moody Came To Believe In Green Cleaning Products

September 2016
Solutex Embraces EPA’s Safer Choice Program

September 2016
Living Green Outside Of Jan/san

TEACHING GREEN September 2016
School Launches Cleaning For Health Program
Steps that Clarke County School District took to improve the health of their students and staff

TEACHING GREEN September 2016
Healthy Schools: Getting Buy-In From Staff

‘PIONEERING’ GREEN June 2016
Building A LEED-compliant, Green Seal-certified Program

June 2016
Why Janitors Support Sustainability Programs

LEADING A MOVEMENT June 2016
Implementing A Green Cleaning Program

LEADING A MOVEMENT June 2016
Promoting Healthy Cleaning Practices

GREEN CLEANING INITIATIVES FOR HEALTHIER SCHOOLS May 2016
Promoting Student Health And Sustainable Cleaning

GREEN CLEANING INITIATIVES FOR HEALTHIER SCHOOLS May 2016
Measuring Green Cleaning Milestones

FLOOR PAD DO’S AND DON’TS May 2016
The Future Of Floor Pads

BUILDING A GREEN TEAM April 2016
Tips For Managers Launching Green Cleaning Programs

BUILDING A GREEN TEAM April 2016
The Players Needed For A Winning Green Cleaning Team

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF A TOUCH-FREE RESTROOM April 2016
Examining The Life Cycle Of Restroom Fixtures

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF A TOUCH-FREE RESTROOM April 2016
When To Convert To Touch-Free Restrooms

November 2015
Green Restroom Products Can Save Money, Environment

ADVANCEMENTS IN GREEN PAPER November 2015
Trend Toward Recycling Paper Is Growing

ADVANCEMENTS IN GREEN PAPER November 2015
Alternative Paper Fibers And Facilities That Embrace Them

ADVANCEMENTS IN GREEN PAPER November 2015
Future Trends Of Recycled Paper Towels

November 2015
Caring For Floors With Sustainable Equipment

STUDYING GREEN November 2015
Five Challenges To Green Cleaning In Schools

November 2015
Implementing And Improving Green Cleaning Programs For Schools

WORKING WITH WATER November 2015
Fitting Engineered Water Into Cleaning Programs

WORKING WITH WATER November 2015
Cleaning With “Water” And Technologies Available

WORKING WITH WATER November 2015
How Aqueous Ozone Technology Fits Into Cleaning

FLOOR PADS ARE GOING GREEN October 2015
Floor Pads Join The Ranks Of Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products

IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Using Aqueous Ozone To Clean For Health

IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Green Cleaning Supports University Goals

IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Involving Students To Help Grow Green Programs

IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Greening Pest Control Processes

TURNING WATER INTO A POWERFUL CLEANER September 2015
BSCs Give Electrolyzed Water Another Shot

MORE TO MATS THAN MEETS THE EYE September 2015
The Role Of Matting In Green Programs

ENGINEERED WATER RE-ENGINEERED September 2015
Cleaning Industry Embraces Activated Water

August 2015
Handling Orders For Calcium-based And Green Ice Melt

7/8/2015
USGBC Announces New Alignment with CALGreen For LEED Projects

THE DIRT ON SOAP June 2015
Where Soaps Fall Into Green And Sustainable Programs

May 2015
Green Soap Reduces Irritation, Environmental Impact

FANS OF GREEN November 2014
Breaking Into The Sports Venue Market With Green Cleaning

FANS OF GREEN November 2014
Learn To Sell Green Products In Sports

SUSTAINABLE SUDS October 2014
LEED v4 Requires Green Laundry Programs

October 2014
Green Seal, EcoLogo Introduce New Laundry Standards

October 2014
Green Certified Laundry From Start To Finish

October 2014
Distributors Can Help Clients' Laundry Programs Go Green

BRIGHT IDEAS October 2014
Save Energy to Save Money

October 2014
Use Energy-Efficient Equipment

EQUIPMENT THAT MIRRORS THE COMPANY MISSION October 2014
Benefits Of Ride-on Scrubbers Extend Beyond Cleaning

EQUIPMENT THAT MIRRORS THE COMPANY MISSION October 2014
Chemical-Free Scrubber Cleans Outdoor Space

EQUIPMENT THAT MIRRORS THE COMPANY MISSION October 2014
Using Floor Equipment Drives Productivity

October 2014
Green Mats Are Made Of Recycled Materials

October 2014
Entryway Mats In Green Cleaning Programs

October 2014
Cleaning Mats Per LEED Guidelines

GETTING EVEN GREENER September 2014
Recycled Paper Towels Are The Mainstream

September 2014
Best Markets For Green Paper Towels

September 2014
UL Environment Updates ECOLOGO Towel Certifications

9/3/2014
USGBC and American Chemistry Council Advance LEED

8/28/2014
Research Addresses Cost Of Being Sustainable

MFG ROUNDTABLE: GREEN ROOTED DEEP, IMPORTANCE WILL ONLY GROW August 2014
How Popular Is Green Cleaning?

August 2014
Starting A Green Cleaning Program

August 2014
What Is The Next Trend In Green Cleaning Supplies?

August 2014
FTC Green Guides Impact Cleaning Product Certifications

8/26/2014
Green Building Tool Coordination and Development Gets Streamlined

2014 READER SURVEY June 2014
Facility Cleaning Decisions 2014 Reader Survey

2014 READER SURVEY June 2014
Survey: Green And Sustainable Trends - Member Content

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
How To Prevent Carpet Wicking

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
Cleaning Carpets for Occupant Health

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
Maintain Carpet Appearance

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
Hard Floors Vs. Carpet Debate

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
Spot Cleaning Tips

K-12 SCHOOLS: IDEAL FACILITIES FOR GREEN CLEANING February 2014
H2Only Renewable Cleaning Puts Water Tech Into Practice

K-12 SCHOOLS: IDEAL FACILITIES FOR GREEN CLEANING February 2014
Commercial Cleaning Corp. Shares Green School Cleaning Guidelines

SUSTAINABLE COURSE February 2014
Introducing Zero Waste To Campus Sustainable Programs

SUSTAINABLE COURSE February 2014
Implementing Zero Waste Programs At High-Traffic Facilities

SUSTAINABLE COURSE February 2014
Necessary Changes Associated With Practicing Zero Waste

SUSTAINABLE COURSE February 2014
Prioritizing Green Building And Maintenance Initiatives

SUSTAINABLE COURSE February 2014
Breakdown Of ASU's Sustainable Advancements

UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Proper Carpet Care Starts With A Plan

UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
What's The Difference Between A Spot and A Stain?

UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Maintain The Life Of Carpet With Interim Cleaning

UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Minimize Downtime With Effective Carpet Extractor Machines

UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Carpet Drying Tools Reduce Resoiling

BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
Paul Greenland Leads Aetna Building Maintenance Into A New Era

BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
From Washing Floors To Aetna Company President

BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
'Think Green, Think Aetna'

BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
Aetna Reinvents Itself As A Facility Maintenance Organization

SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
LEED Gets A Makeover

SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
Green Cleaning Loses LEED EBOM Credit

SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
LEED EBOM v4 Expands Green Cleaning Prerequisite

SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
75 Percent of LEED Cleaning Product Purchases Must Be Green

SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
Additional LEED EBOM v4 Updates

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Must-have Vacuum Attachments

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Increase Cleaning Efficiency With Backpack Vacuums

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Foot Traffic, Floor Surface Dictate Vacuum Cleaning Frequencies

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Are Extra Vacuum Features Worth The Cost?

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Reap The Benefits of Ergonomic Vacuums

LEFT OUT IN THE COLD October 2013
Ice Melt's Place In A Green Cleaning Program

LEFT OUT IN THE COLD October 2013
Green Certified Ice Melt And It's Effectiveness

THE POWER OF WATER October 2013
Understanding Enhanced Water Technologies

SHEDDING LIGHT ON ENZYMATIC CLEANERS August 2013
Controlling Odors Using Enzyme Cleaners

SHEDDING LIGHT ON ENZYMATIC CLEANERS August 2013
Performance, Green Benefits Of Enzymatic Cleaners

UPCLOSE: A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO DISINFECTING SCHOOLS August 2013
Green Disinfectant Options

SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Creating Sustainable Cleaning Bids

August 2013
Quantify Sustainability Solutions

SUSTAINABILITY: THE NEW LEED BRINGS CHANGE August 2013
U.S. Green Building Council Updates LEED Cleaning Requirements

SUSTAINABILITY: THE NEW LEED BRINGS CHANGE August 2013
New LEED v4 Green Cleaning Points and Requirements

SUSTAINABILITY: THE NEW LEED BRINGS CHANGE August 2013
Stricter Requirements for LEED Credits

SUSTAINABILITY: THE NEW LEED BRINGS CHANGE August 2013
LEED Eligible Equipment And More

SUSTAINABILITY: THE NEW LEED BRINGS CHANGE August 2013
Distributors Important Role in LEED v4 Certification

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: FLOOR EQUIPMENT CONCERNS August 2013
How To Spot Green Floor Maintenance Equipment

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: FLOOR EQUIPMENT CONCERNS August 2013
Green Floor Cleaning With Recycling Carpet Extractor Machines

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS August 2013
Purchasing And Practicing Green Cleaning In Schools

LEFT OUT IN THE COLD August 2013
Standards For Green Ice Melt Are Lacking

UPCLOSE: ICE MELT August 2013
Low Consumer Demand For Green Ice Melt Products

UPCLOSE: ICE MELT August 2013
EPA Only Third-Party To Offer Green Ice Melt Certification

UPCLOSE: ICE MELT August 2013
Selling Points: Green Ice Melt Is Better For The Environment — And Effective, too

7/25/2013
EPA Expands List of Safer Chemical Ingredients

IN THE FIELD: SUSTAINABLE VACUUMS June 2013
Shopping For Sustainable Vacuum Cleaners

SHOPPING FOR A SUSTAINABLE VACUUM June 2013
A Durable Vacuum Is A Sustainable One

SHOPPING FOR A SUSTAINABLE VACUUM June 2013
Sustainability Includes Availability of Replacement Vacuum Parts

7/3/2013
USGBC’s LEED v4 Passes Ballot and Will Launch This Fall

GREENER PASTURES FOR FLOORS June 2013
LEED: Green Cleaning With Sustainable Equipment

GREENER PASTURES FOR FLOORS June 2013
Training Tips For Floor Equipment

6/25/2013
Five Easy Tips for Facilities to Become LEED-Certified

GREENER PASTURES FOR FLOORS June 2013
Floor Care Equipment That Contributes To LEED Certification

2013 READER SURVEY June 2013
2013 Housekeeping Solutions Reader Survey
A snapshot of the industry as it pertains to in-house custodial managers

2013 READER SURVEY June 2013
Trends In Green and Sustainability

BLOWN AWAY June 2013
Hand Dryers Offer Green Benefits

6/12/2013
Experts Answer Questions Regarding GS-51 Standard

6/11/2013
Green Purchases And Spending Are Increasing, Say Studies

6/10/2013
USGBC to Offer Free LEED Certification in Select Markets

5/21/2013
Testing Your Green Cleaning Knowledge

THE NEW BOOK ON GREEN April 2013
Green Guides Updated By FTC

THE NEW BOOK ON GREEN April 2013
Differentiating One Green Label From Another

THE NEW BOOK ON GREEN April 2013
Distributor Support Green Training

THE NEW BOOK ON GREEN April 2013
Get To Know The Green Guides

5/13/2013
NC House Bill Could End LEED Certifications for State Government Buildings

TACKLING FLOORS WITH OSCILLATING MACHINES April 2013
Scrub Floors Using Less Chemical

5/6/2013
Green Building Advisory Committee Recommends LEED for All GSA Buildings

5/1/2013
Diversey BSC Sales Team Earn ISSA CIMS Certified Expert Status

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARPET EXTRACTION April 2013
Proper Carpet Care Starts With Vacuuming

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARPET EXTRACTION April 2013
Greener Options For Carpet Extraction

ON THE MONEY April 2013
Dilution Control Supports Green Initiatives

SHOWERED IN SAVINGS April 2013
Shower Amenities Result In Big Savings

SHOWERED IN SAVINGS April 2013
Financial Savings To Wall-Mounted Amenities

4/22/2013
Earth Day: A Reason To Celebrate

4/15/2013
Status of the USDA BioPreferred Program

4/9/2013
USGBC Adds Green Building Finance Expert

4/8/2013
Seven Tips for Making Facilities More Sustainable

4/5/2013
Federal Team Turns in 'Hospital Sustainability Plan'

4/3/2013
EPA to Revise Design for Environment Program

3/28/2013
How to Tell if a Hotel Is Going Green

3/26/2013
Why Green Seal's GS-51 Laundry Standard Will Benefit Several Industries

3/22/2013
Life Cycle Study Shows Reusable Textiles’ Green Edge over Disposables

3/8/2013
Cascades Tissue Plant Expansion Receives LEED Gold Certification

3/6/2013
Cleaning Jobs Linked to Asthma Risk

3/5/2013
Novozymes Receives EcoLogo Certification

2/27/2013
Clarification on LEED-EBOM Version 4 and Entry Matting

February 2013
Cleaning Trends Expected In 2013

February 2013
Get to Know the 2012 FTC Green Guides
FTC Green Guides were recently revised, here’s what you need to know

February 2013
FTC Green Claims: Certifications and Seals of Approval
New FTC guidelines distinguish between third-party and self-certification

2/18/2013
GreenBlue Names Katherine O’Dea Director of Innovation

2/8/2013
Six Tips for Improved IAQ and Green and Healthy Schools

2/6/2013
Studies Indicate Green Operations Remain Strong Despite Economy

1/25/2013
Green Seal Releases New Standard for Sustainable Industrial and Institutional Laundry Products

1/24/2013
Ashkin Sees 2013 as “Tipping Point” Year for Sustainability and the Cleaning Industry

1/23/2013
Jerry Yudelson Joins HFI and HHI Advisory Boards

1/21/2013
Self Assessment Of Your Green Certification IQ

1/3/2013
Green Seal Releases Green and Sustainable Resolutions for 2013

12/21/2012
Six Ways To Improve Sustainability And Efficiency In 2013

12/14/2012
Standard for High Performance Green Health Care Facilities Open for Public Review

12/12/2012
Proposed Green Building Standard Improves Water Efficiency

12/7/2012
University Cleaning Unit Earns Green Seal Certification

November 2012
Green Certification for Towel and Tissue: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Outlining the specifics of FSC, one of the green certifications found on towel and tissue products

12/6/2012
Green Seal Hires AlturaSolutions Communications

November 2012
Green Certification for Towel and Tissue: EcoLogo
Outlining the specifics of EcoLogo, one of the green certifications found on towel and tissue products

November 2012
Green Certification for Towel and Tissue: Green Seal
Outlining the specifics of Green Seal, one of the green certifications found on towel and tissue products

November 2012
BSC Showcases Green Cleaning Program At New Philadelphia Art Museum
Team Clean Inc., led by Donna Allie, cleans the LEED-Platinum certified Barnes Foundation museum in Philadelphia

November 2012
Green Certification for Towel and Tissue: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Outlining the specifics of EPA, one of the green certifications found on towel and tissue products

November 2012
Green Certification for Towel and Tissue: Green Restaurant Association (GRA)
Outlining the specifics of GRA, one of the green certifications found on towel and tissue products

November 2012
Green Certification for Towel and Tissue: Green-e
Outlining the specifics of Green-e, one of the green certifications found on towel and tissue products

November 2012
Green Certifications For Towel And Tissue
Breaking down the green certifications outlined on towel and tissue products

11/27/2012
Bid To Delay Green Chemistry Law Dropped By Government Officials

11/21/2012
Ten Tips for Green Carpet Care

11/20/2012
Green Clean Institute Announces Certified Green Clean School Program in Missouri

11/19/2012
USGBC Launches Green Building Information Gateway

November 2012
Sensitive Occupants: Best Cleaning Practices
Cleaning around sensitive occupants increasingly important

11/16/2012
USGBC Announces Grant to Promote IEQ and Human Health

11/15/2012
University of Maryland, College Park Earns GS-42 Certification

11/8/2012
Understanding Sustainability

October 2012
Chemicals With Low Volatile Organic Compounds Benefit Janitor And Occupant Health
Switching traditional chemicals to low VOC green alternatives can create safer working environments

October 2012
Selling Low VOC Cleaning Products
When end users want green chemicals, distributors should suggest low VOC cleaning products

10/25/2012
USGBC Announces LEED Fellow Class of 2012

10/24/2012
FTC Releases New Green Guides Revision

10/23/2012
Fourth Edition of the Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools Now Available

10/4/2012
Fifth Public Comment Period Now Open for USGBC's LEED v4

10/3/2012
PortionPac First To Earn Green Seal Specialty Cleaner Certification

10/2/2012
Federal Trade Commission Issues Revised "Green Guides"

9/26/2012
Eighty Percent of Real Estate Managers and Investors Have Sustainability Strategies

9/24/2012
Music Group Train To Headline Greenbuild

9/21/2012
Green Building Councils Celebrate World Green Building Week

September 2012
Foodservice Disposables Going Green
From cups to containers, environmentally friendly foodservice disposables can be recycled or composted once used

August 2012
Cleaning Processes For Green Restrooms
Green cleaning in restrooms is as much about processes as it is about products

August 2012
Cleaning Restrooms Using Green Products
Identifying green restroom cleaning products and water conservation initiatives

August 2012
Campus Sustainability Is A Strong Focus at Ohio State University
Custodial Services emphasize training in order to perfect the goals of campus sustainability

August 2012
Implementing Change At Ohio State University
Updating products and technology has proved beneficial for Ohio State University facilities

7/17/2012
Cleaning Industry Is Urged To Sign LEED Letter Of Support

7/6/2012
Top Ten Ways to Make Your Summer Vacation More Sustainable

June 2012
Microfiber Cleaning: Just The Facts
How switching to microfiber cloths and mops can raise the bar on cleaning

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE June 2012
Green Floor Strippers: Addressing Efficacy
Green floor strippers usually work on all floor care chemicals, and a prolonged strip cycle is dependent on finish selection

6/11/2012
Top Ten Cities with the Most Frequent Cases of Asthma

COVER STORY June 2012
2012 Housekeeping Solutions Reader Survey
A snapshot of green/sustainability, management, budget, staffing and purchasing trends.

6/1/2012
Chicago's Soldier Field Named First Green NFL Stadium

5/29/2012
Maryland’s Howard County Is First Public School System To Achieve GS-42

5/24/2012
Green Clean Institute Earns Praise from Members

5/14/2012
Free Sustainability Training Available

5/1/2012
LEED 2012 Opens 4th Round of Public Comments

4/30/2012
University of Pennsylvania Wins Top Honors in EPA's Green Power Challenge

April 2012
How Carpet Soil Greens Carpet Care

4/25/2012
HFI and Green Ribbon Schools Announce Educational Partnership

4/24/2012
Princeton Review Partners with USGBC to Release "Guide to 322 Green Colleges"

4/23/2012
EPA, Arizona State Partner to Engage Students in Green

April 2012
The Evolution of Green Carpet Cleaning
Looking at the big picture in terms of green products and processes

April 2012
Hilton Outlines Their Green And Sustainable Initiatives
The housekeeping department at Hilton Americas-Houston captures the essence of green and sustainability

4/11/2012
Professionals Unite to Green Healthcare

March 2012
Waste Audits Can Help Improve Recycling Efforts
Jan/san distributors can offer waste audits as a value-added service to reduce customers’ trash and increase recyclables

3/19/2012
Last Chance To Comment On LEED 2012

3/16/2012
Universities Compete in Green Competition

3/13/2012
NYC Proposes Green Plans For City Buildings

3/7/2012
USGBC and the University of Michigan Release Report Showing How Sustainability in Buildings Advances Resiliency

2/15/2012
Public Comment Period for LEED Updates Scheduled

2/1/2012
Kentucky Passes School Green Cleaning Bill

1/30/2012
Brown Paper Promotes Green Programs

January 2012
Selling The Green Philosophy

January 2012
Green Consultants
When selling green cleaning programs, distributors should help customers identify sustainable practices already in place and pinpoint areas for improvement

1/24/2012
VT Schools Applaud Green Cleaning Bill

1/18/2012
Vermont Legislature Passes Green Cleaning Bill

1/12/2012
Free Virtual Conference & Expo Scheduled

1/9/2012
Chain Hotels Take Green Lead in Hospitality Industry

12/19/2011
Target Field Earns LEED Silver Certification

12/13/2011
Center for Green Schools at U.S. Green Building Council Releases "Best of Green Schools 2011" List

November 2011
Challenges To Using Only Green-Certified Products

November 2011
More BSCs Are Using Green-Certified Products

November 2011
Green Takes Back Seat To Business Survival

11/3/2011
Report: Need for Information on Impact of Staff Health, Environment and Cleanliness in Hospitals

October 2011
Green Chemicals And Biobased Chemicals Can Overlap
Not all green chemicals are biobased, nor are all biobased chemicals considered green. But end users should be aware that there are instances when the two categories coincide

10/26/2011
Survey: Gauging Knowledge On Disinfection

October 2011
Differentiating Green Chemicals From Biobased Chemicals
End users use the terms green and biobased interchangeably when discussing green chemicals. Doing so is inaccurate

10/11/2011
GreenBlue Names Director of Newly Expanded Chemicals Program

YOUR TWO CENTS September 2011
How Can Good Relationships With Competitors Help You Succeed?

10/7/2011
Poll: Most Americans Support Federal Investment in 'Green' Schools

September 2011
Is Green Still Growing?
What BSCs are saying about their use of green cleaning products, the popularity of green cleaning programs among customers and why the recession may have had a negative impact

9/27/2011
Partnership Highlights Facility Role in Green Economy

September 2011
Hand Dryers: Clearing The Air
Today's feature-laden hand dryers are changing otherwise negative public perceptions

ASHKIN ON GREEN August 2011
Green Cleaning Award For Schools Distinguishes BSCs

8/31/2011
National Clean Energy Summit 4.0 Addresses Efficient Buildings

8/30/2011
Facility Managers Comment On Green Cleaning Chemicals

8/22/2011
States Powering New, Innovative Green Building Policy

8/19/2011
NYC Mayor Bloomberg, Pulitzer Prize-winner Thomas Friedman and Political Commentator Cokie Roberts to Speak at Greenbuild

8/15/2011
Green Seal Introduces Standard For Specialty Cleaning Products

8/10/2011
Ashkin Sees BSC's Becoming Green Cleaning Guides

7/27/2011
Green Seal Expands Certification for Most Cleaning Products

MARKET PROFILE: EDUCATION June 2011
In Schools, Cleaning For Health Prioritizes Children's Wellness
As outsourcing of educational accounts continues to rise, BSCs are developing partnerships by providing green expertise

7/21/2011
University Expands LEED Certification Portfolio

7/20/2011
School Upgrades Expected to be Greenest in County

ASHKIN ON GREEN June 2011
Why Green And Sustainable Are Not The Same

7/7/2011
All-Star Game Continues Green Initiatives

June 2011
Gaining Third-party Certification For Private Label Products
Third-party certifications are not carried over from their private label manufacturer

MANUFACTURER FORUM June 2011
Defining Common Green Paper Terminology

June 2011
Proposed LEED-EBOM Revisions
USGBC targets 2012 for certification updates

June 2011
If You Don't Clean, Is It Considered Green?

6/22/2011
GreenBlue Unveils New Brand Identity and Website

6/22/2011
Knollwood Becomes First Retirement Community To Earn Green Seal

June 2011
What is LEED-EBOM?
It's a certification designed to help green building operations and maintenance, and it's one custodial departments need to pay attention to

6/20/2011
LEED Pilot Credit Library Continues to Grow

June 2011
2011 Housekeeping Solutions Reader Survey
A snapshot of the industry as it pertains to in-house custodial managers

6/16/2011
Survey: Growing Acceptance of Green and Bio-Based

6/15/2011
San Francisco Schools Consider Green Cleaning Program Expansion

6/13/2011
Greening Schools for the Next Generation

6/9/2011
Distributor Survey Investigates Green Cleaning Issues

6/7/2011
Cleaning Green in Restaurants

May 2011
Day Cleaning: Facility Managers Weigh In

EDITORIAL May 2011
Green Cleaning Programs Tailored For Healthcare Facilities

ASHKIN ON GREEN April 2011
Contractors' Role In Earth Day

5/6/2011
Asthma In Kids Jumped Significantly

UP CLOSE: TOWEL & TISSUE April 2011
Paper Manufacturers Are On A Sustainable Roll
Paper manufacturers have taken towel and tissue products to a whole new level with sustainable forestry

MANUFACTURER FORUM April 2011
Green Vs. Green-Certified Chemicals

EDITORIAL April 2011
Green's Accelerated Acceptance

ASHKIN ON GREEN March 2011
Earth Day: Three Steps To An Effective Customer Event

3/10/2011
Study: Continued Growth for Green and Sustainability

FEATURES February 2011
Defining Green and Sustainability
Sorting through the green and sustainable lexicon

FEATURES February 2011
Outlining Green Certifications
Updating the latest green certifications and what they mean to HS readers

SOAP & HAND SANITIZERS February 2011
Anti-Microbial and Green Soap Differences Explained
Manufacturers outline the differences between various types of soap options on the market

GREEN NEWS January 2011
EcoLogo and ISSA Develop Green Product Purchasing Tool

UP CLOSE: GREEN PRODUCTS January 2011
Green From Start To Finish
Life-cycle thinking can help distributors choose between green products

FROM THE EDITOR January 2011
Life Cycle: The New Industry Buzzword

12/15/2010
Study Finds Americans Overwhelmed By Green Product Certifications

GREEN NEWS November 2010
FTC Proposes Revisions To Green Marketing Guidelines

SOAP & HAND SANITIZERS November 2010
Green And Biobased Products Continue To Evolve

NEWS TICKER November 2010
Green Guideline Revisions Proposed By FTC

EDITORIAL November 2010
Pay Attention To LEED Changes

FROM THE EDITOR November 2010
Changes Coming To LEED

AROUND THE INDUSTRY October 2010
Green Buildings Improve Occupant Health

GREEN NEWS October 2010
New Guidelines For School Cleaning

UP CLOSE: HAND DRYERS October 2010
Hand Dryers: Green Attributes That Aren't Just A Bunch Of Hot Air
Studies show hand dryers have a minimal impact on the environment

FEATURES October 2010
Floor Chemicals: Shifting Towards Green
Successfully transitioning to a green floor care program requires education, training and due diligence

COVER STORY October 2010
The Sustainable School
The University of Alberta Focuses on the "Triple Bottom Line" — People, Planet and Profits

UP CLOSE: AEROSOLS AND WIPES September 2010
Aerosols And Wipes: Simple Solutions
Today's aerosols and premoistened wipes are still easy to use, but now they're also considered green

FROM THE EDITOR September 2010
Don't Let Customers Pass You By

COVER STORY September 2010
Green Credentials
WAXIE and NICHOLS earn LEED certification — and enhance green credibility with customers

UP CLOSE: TOWEL & TISSUE August 2010
Know Your Green Paper Certifications
Green paper products come with a laundry list of certifications. Breaking down what each one means

COVER STORY August 2010
A Sustainable Approach To Green
Addressing Today's Cleaning Needs — Without Compromising Future Resources

GREEN NEWS June 2010
Iowa Passes Green Cleaning Legislation

COVER STORY June 2010
Embracing Sustainability
BSCs are saving money and increasing revenue as they go beyond 'green'

IN THE NEWS June 2010
CleaningGreen Virtual Conference & Expo Celebrates Successful Debut

ASHKINONGREEN June 2010
Selecting Green Products For Which There Are No Standards

FEATURES June 2010
IAQ: Cleaning Boosts Student Health And Productivity
Going green and taking steps to improve indoor air quality has proven to aid in education

EDITORIAL June 2010
Green Legislation: Keeping Up With New Laws

COVER STORY June 2010
2010 In-House Reader Survey
Managers reflect on how the economy has influenced staffing, budgets and purchasing, while making environmental headway

GREEN NEWS May 2010
New Standard To Address Chemical Emissions

GREEN NEWS May 2010
Rhode Island Proposes Green Cleaning Mandates

ASHKINONGREEN May 2010
Contractors Must Fight For Effective Cleaning, Not Just Green Products

EDITOR'S NOTE April 2010
A Law Is A Law: Adhering To Green Cleaning Mandates

ASHKINONGREEN April 2010
IICRC Standard Revisions Take Green Into Account

NEWSTICKER April 2010
Northeast Green Legislation Trend Hits Rhode Island

FROM THE EDITOR April 2010
Don't Just Move Product, Educate

COVER STORY April 2010
Flagging Green Cleaning in State Schools
The number of states requiring green cleaning in schools grows at a steady clip

ASHKINONGREEN March 2010
Earth Day Celebrations: Start Planning Now

DISINFECTANTS March 2010
Green Disinfectants: Certification On Horizon Through EPA Pilot Programs

GREEN NEWS March 2010
CRI Makes Change To Seal of Approval Program

IN THE NEWS March 2010
Green Cleaning Highlights Industry's First Virtual Trade Show

UP CLOSE: GREEN PRODUCTS March 2010
Environmentally Friendly Products Have Sales Reps Seeing Green
Selling green programs to new and existing customers is no longer an uphill battle

NEWSTICKER March 2010
Virtual Trade Show To Highlight Green Cleaning

NEWSTICKER February 2010
Green Cleaning Legislation Proposed In Wisconsin

IN THE NEWS February 2010
New Wisconsin Bill Proposes Green Cleaning Mandates

UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE February 2010
Floor Stripper Chemistry Continues To Evolve
Environmentally friendly advancements to floor care chemicals have made them more appealing to customers

COVER STORY February 2010
Walmart: Save Money, Build Better
Walmart sets new precedent for facility green standards

2/10/2010
Green: Higher Test Scores, Happy Staff And Savings

2/4/2010
Understanding the USGBC Green Campus Campaign

FROM THE EDITOR January 2010
The Next Trend Of The Decade

1/19/2010
Wis. Lawmaker Defends Green Cleaning Bill

GREEN NEWS January 2010
EPA Officially Launches Green Disinfectant Program

UP CLOSE: CARPET CARE January 2010
Examining Green Carpet Care Chemicals
Today's third-party certifiers put chemicals through stringent testing in order to gain green certification

COVER STORY November 2009
The Right 'Stuff'
Are jan/san distributors meeting end user needs? How you match up

GREEN NEWS November 2009
New Programs Help Differentiate Between Green Products

COVER STORY November 2009
Polling Green
Four out of five BSCs now use green cleaning products, according to a Contracting Profits survey

FEATURES November 2009
Designing A Greener Disinfectant
As the EPA launches pilots to green disinfectants and sanitizers, organizations can begin greening disinfectant use today

FEATURES November 2009
Evolution Of Floor Care Chemicals
Advancements make green floor finishes and strippers more appealing to end users

COVER STORY October 2009
Green Update

FROM THE EDITOR October 2009
Overwhelmed By Green?

GREEN NEWS October 2009
Productivity Increases In Green Buildings

ISSA REPORTS October 2009
Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide

ASHKIN ON GREEN September 2009
Selecting Disinfectants For A Green Cleaning Program

COVER STORY September 2009
Green Training: Extra Credit
State-Mandated Green Standards Send Cleaning Crews Back To School

UP CLOSE: MICROFIBER 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 September 2009
Hawaii Requires Green Cleaning In Schools

ASHKIN ON GREEN August 2009
Green Vacuuming Not Just About The Carpet

7/29/2009
Higher Ed. Bill Contains Money for 'Green Schools'

UP CLOSE: ICE MELT 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 July 2009
Green Seal Establishes Soaps and Shower Products Standard

7/9/2009
Green in Schools Passes In Connecticut

NEWS TICKER July 2009
Green Cleaning Laws Passed In Conn., Nev.

ASHKIN ON GREEN July 2009
Guide To Selecting Green Chemicals

7/2/2009
Hawaii Governor Considering Vetoing Green Legislation

6/22/2009
Congress Urged to Support Green Schools Legislation

6/18/2009
U.S. Green Product Council Debated

ISSA REPORTS June 2009
Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide

6/12/2009
Conn. Green Bill Goes Through

6/9/2009
Standards for Soaps, Cleaners, and Shower Products

COVER STORY 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 June 2009
A Bright Idea: Green Cleaning
Environmentally preferable cleaning is no longer an option, but a necessity

EDITORIAL June 2009
Edging Out The Competition

IN THE NEWS June 2009
States Active In Green Cleaning Legislation

6/2/2009
Green Clean Schools Movement Accelerating

ASHKIN ON GREEN May 2009
Go Green: Minimize Use Of Floor-Care Chemicals

5/27/2009
Three Additional States Pass Green Cleaning Bills

GREEN PRODUCTS May 2009
Green Cleaning Schools Legislation: How BSCs Are Adjusting

REGARDING... May 2009
Cleaning Receives Mixed Messages

5/15/2009
Maryland Governor Signs Green Cleaning In Schools Bill

5/11/2009
Conn. House Passes Green Cleaning In Schools Bill

GREEN NEWS May 2009
Maryland Passes Green Cleaning Legislation

COVER STORY April 2009
Green Goes Platinum
How Chicago's FBI building became the first LEED-EB: O&M Platinum-certified facility

COVER STORY 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 April 2009
Drive Green Initiatives

IN THE NEWS April 2009
More Than A Dozen States Propose Green Cleaning Bills

NEWS TICKER April 2009
Green Cleaning Bills Proposed In Many States

UP CLOSE: CLEANERS & DISINFECTANTS 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 March 2009
BSCAI, ISSA To Co-Locate Trade Shows Starting In 2010

ASHKINONGREEN March 2009
Green Soap And Hand Sanitizer Options

FEATURE 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 February 2009
CRI Withdraws Support For GS-37

GREEN NEWS February 2009
Missouri Finalizes Green Specifications For Schools

NEWSBRIEFS February 2009
CRI Withdraws Support For GS-37

EDITORIAL January 2009
Be A Consultant To Customers In 2009

NEWSBRIEFS January 2009
LEED 2009 To Reduce Cleaning Credits

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2009 January 2009
Customers Demand Green; BSCs Supply It

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2009 January 2009
Green Cleaning Helps Improve IAQ

12/29/2008
Look For Green To Explode In 2009

FROM THE EDITOR December 2008
Does Green Take A Back Seat To Science In '09?

GREEN NEWS December 2008
LEED 2009 Passes Ballot, Reduces Cleaning Credits

COVER STORY November 2008
Win School Contracts

10/10/2008
Survey: Facility Execs Strategize Green

UP CLOSE October 2008
Carpet Care: Breaking Down Carpet Chemicals
Distributors must help end users wade through the plethora of available products

ASHKINONGREEN October 2008
APPA Custodial Effectiveness Audit Included In LEED
The value for contractors is that LEED-EBOM provides two potential points based on performance

9/29/2008
Hoteliers Go Green To Save The Planet

9/23/2008
Green Seal Gains ANSI Accreditation

9/23/2008
Build Green Schools From The Ground Up

9/9/2008
Final Version of GS-37 Released

ASHKINONGREEN September 2008
Avoiding Greenwashing
Being branded a ‘greenwasher’ not only affects credibility, but it could lead to legal action

FEATURE September 2008
Clean For Health: Achieving Green and Clean
New technologies strike the right balance between environmentally friendly and germ-free

8/26/2008
'Greenwashing' Of Cleaning Products Rampant

8/25/2008
Green Jobs Grow for Those With the Right Skills

8/12/2008
Survey: Cleaners Optimistic Of Green

8/5/2008
Strict Green Building Codes Become Law in San Francisco

COVER STORY 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 August 2008
Sustainable Success

UP CLOSE August 2008
Oxy, Citrus, Soy: Products Continue To Evolve
New ingredients, greener outlook and greater efficacy help fuel demand

IN THE NEWS August 2008
Green Legislation Passed In Boston, California And Missouri

EDITORIAL August 2008
Green Initiatives Up To BSCs To Implement

NEWSBRIEFS August 2008
Green Legislation Passed From Coast To Coast

ASHKINONGREEN August 2008
Green: Find It At ISSA/INTERCLEAN
At ISSA/INTERCLEAN, anticipate lots of exhibitors with green products and training programs

8/1/2008
Houston’s Largest Hotel Goes Green

FEATURE August 2008
LEED Facilities: Going For The Gold, And Even Platinum
LEED takes 'going green' to a new level

MARKET BY MARKET: RETAIL August 2008
Green: One Step Ahead Of Uncle Sam
Retailers embrace green initiatives, despite the lack of regulations

7/31/2008
California To Require Green Building On New Construction

7/17/2008
Boston & Oakland Latest to ‘Go Green’

7/14/2008
Missouri Now Requires Green Cleaning in Schools

7/11/2008
Proposed LEED Changes Prioritize Energy Savings

7/10/2008
Schools See Benefit To Cleaning Green

7/10/2008
Green Cleaning Requirements Vary By State

7/9/2008
Boston Law Requires Green Cleaning

7/7/2008
Campground Builds Green Restrooms

UP CLOSE July 2008
Matting: Leaving Dirt At The Door
High performance matting systems play a key role in reducing cleaning costs

EDITORIAL July 2008
Midwest's Green Reputation Growing

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

6/23/2008
North Carolina School Cleaning Going Green

6/10/2008
Report: Green Cleaning and Sustainability

ASHKINONGREEN 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 June 2008
Assessing The Overall Green Mission
Stretching beyond cleaning to identify green initiatives that benefit state and federal governments

NEWS June 2008
Industry News

FEATURE June 2008
Wholesalers: Understanding And Selling Green
Wholesalers help take the guesswork out of sustainable product lines

UP CLOSE June 2008
Green: Greenwashing A Growing Problem For End Users
Help customers make sense of the crowded green-cleaning market

5/28/2008
Open For Comment: USGBC's Proposed Improvements to LEED

5/27/2008
Despite Shaky Housing Market, Green Building Surges

5/9/2008
Laundromat Emphasizes Sustainability

5/9/2008
Illinois Schools Set to Go Green

5/8/2008
Cal. Sustainability Workshop Teaches Going Green

5/6/2008
Green Efforts Pay Off For School District

NEWSBRIEFS May 2008
Green Cleaning Initiatives Launched By Various Organizations

ASHKINONGREEN 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 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

4/30/2008
Outlining Illinois Green Clean Schools Act

4/28/2008
Green Workplaces Of The Future Could Produce Their Own Power

4/24/2008
Green Schools Top the Agenda for U.S. Communities

4/23/2008
Green Seal Provides GS-42 Certification Checklist

4/10/2008
Palazzo Las Vegas Named Largest 'Green' Building in the World

4/9/2008
Program Promotes Greening & Cleaning America

4/3/2008
EPA Focuses on Healthy Schools in Time for Earth Day

NEWSWORTHY April 2008
Agencies Ask For Green Cleaning Help

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION April 2008
CEOs on Sustainability
Industry suppliers share their views on green products and processes

ASHKINONGREEN April 2008
The Greening Of Consumer Products
This year, three retail ‘giants’ launched green cleaning products. The rest won’t be far behind

OPERATIONSLOG: SOAP, TOWEL & TISSUE April 2008
The Attributes Of A Complete Green Restroom
Truly green restrooms are those where users leave and have used the least amount of product in the most hygienic way

FEATURE April 2008
Greening Your Cleaning
Environmentally friendly products and practices offer a breath of fresh air for housekeeping managers

NEWS April 2008
Industry News

3/24/2008
ISSA Urges Industry to Assist in GS-37 Revisions

3/17/2008
Pittsburgh Pirates Go Green

3/14/2008
Custodians Monitor Green Cleaning Progress

3/14/2008
Green Cleaning Legislation Spreading at the State Level

3/12/2008
Illinois Finalizes Green Guidelines for Schools

3/6/2008
Green Initiatives Sweep College Universities

3/4/2008
Green Schools Healthier, Smarter?

MARKET PULSE 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 March 2008
Janitors Campaign For Better Wages, Improved Health Insurance

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW March 2008
Gary Walker, Magic Touch Cleaning
Giving Customers The Royal Green Treatment

OPERATIONSLOG: FLOOR CARE March 2008
Floor Stripper Chemistry And Odor Continue To Improve

March 2008
CleanTips: A Green Culture Starts From Within

2/28/2008
Company Cleans Up By Going Green

2/26/2008
America's Top Performing Buildings Announced

2/6/2008
Deirdre Imus Helps Schools Go Green

FACE OF THE INDUSTRY February 2008
ISSA Backs Cleaning Act

NEWSBRIEFS February 2008
USGBC's LEED-EB Undergoes Changes

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

FEATURE February 2008
Green Labeling
Third-party organizations are expanding certification programs to help in-house cleaning managers achieve sustainable goals

NEWS February 2008
Industry Buzz

1/22/2008
Manufacturers Answer Green Demands

1/21/2008
Publication Provides Energy Efficiency Guidance for K-12 Schools

1/18/2008
New Standard Looks at Carpeting Products

1/16/2008
Green Seal Extends GS-37 Comment Period

1/15/2008
USGBC Publishes Catalog of LEED Innovation & Design Points

1/11/2008
LEED-EB Revision Wins Approval

1/10/2008
ANSI Standard Targets Carpet Sustainability

1/10/2008
ISSA Supports Green Cleaning for Schools Guidelines

1/9/2008
Five Steps to Sustainability

1/7/2008
Smaller Companies Explore Green Options

1/3/2008
First City Commits to LEED Platinum Certification

1/3/2008
Public Comment on Ill. Green Cleaning Guidelines Deadline January 8

EDITOR'S NOTE January 2008
New Year's Resolution: Become A Green Distributor

NEWSWORTHY January 2008
Organizations Take Green To Next Level

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 January 2008
Green Cleaning In Educational Facilities

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 January 2008
Autoscrubber Advancements

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

OPERATIONSLOG: GREEN EQUIPMENT 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

12/19/2007
Green Schools Caucus

12/17/2007
USGBC Takes LEED to the Next Level

12/11/2007
EPA, District of Columbia Agree to Go Green

12/10/2007
UT Certified as First Green Cleaning University

FEATURE December 2007
2008 Customer Forecast
In-house service providers and building service contractors' challenges and expectations for the new year

MARKET PULSE 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

11/30/2007
New California Workshop Focuses on LEED for Schools

11/29/2007
Survey Identifies 'Green Gap'

11/28/2007
Survey: U.K. Government Not Helping Businesses Turn Green

11/27/2007
Study Finds Misleading Green Claims

11/26/2007
Group Urges 'Green' Cleaning

11/15/2007
Chicago Bumps Up Green Initiatives

11/5/2007
New Caucus Raises Awareness of Green Schools

GS-42 CHECKLIST November 2007
Green Seal Certification Checklist
A helpful checklist for BSCs seeking Green Seal certification for their green cleaning programs

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

NEWSWORTHY November 2007
CleanTips Podcasts: CleanTips Podcasts: Green Cleaning's impact on distribution

10/3/2007
Shift Towards Greener Cleaning

10/2/2007
Retailers are Going Green

10/1/2007
BOMA Teams with ALM and USGBC to Assess Green Initiatives in Commercial Real Estate

NEWSBRIEFS October 2007
LEED Certification: Ohio Schools Aim For Green Buildings

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

9/28/2007
New Guidelines Help New York Schools Go Green

9/27/2007
CRI’s Seal of Approval Goes Green

9/24/2007
Green Truth Behind Hotels

9/21/2007
EPA Announces Green Building Design Competition Winners

9/20/2007
Students and Teachers Notice Green Cleaning Efforts

9/19/2007
Wal-Mart Pledges To Go Green

9/18/2007
Green Seal Answers Top 10 Questions About GS-42

9/17/2007
Hotels That Focus on Green Initiatives

9/14/2007
Hospitals Announce Code "Green"

9/13/2007
Green Clean Schools Act Becomes Law in Illinois

9/11/2007
Hotels Focus on Allergen Elimination

9/10/2007
Global Green Panel Series: Green Schools for New Orleans

9/6/2007
Green Seal Re-Opens Registration for GS-37 Revision Process

9/5/2007
Contractors Pushed Towards Green

MARKET BY MARKET: RETAIL September 2007
Focusing on Sustainability Issues
Large retailers throughout the United States are answering consumer demands for greener initiatives

NEWS September 2007
Industry Buzz

ASHKINONGREEN 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 September 2007
Seed Of Change
Eco-friendly operations taking root in jan/san manufacturing

EDITOR'S NOTE September 2007
Green Starts At The Roots

8/31/2007
NY Sets Standards for Green Buildings

8/28/2007
New Jersey Township Goes Green

8/24/2007
Green Category Added To ISSA Innovation Awards

8/22/2007
Illinois Governor Signs Green Cleaning Schools Act

8/21/2007
Health Care Exhibit Spotlights Green

8/20/2007
Illinois Green Grant Programs Get Thumbs Up

8/9/2007
Green Cleaning Network Launches New Web Site

8/6/2007
Examining Green Cleaning Products

MARKET PULSE: WASHROOM CARE 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 August 2007
Award To Recognize Green Schools

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

FEATURE August 2007
Cleaning for Health
Preventing cross-contamination starts with the right products and proper training

CLEANING OPERATIONNS: VACUUMS August 2007
Lean, Green, Quiet Machines
New technology and design make vacuuming easier than ever

7/24/2007
New Generation of Products Meet Strict Criteria for Children's Health and Safety

7/24/2007
Green Cleaning Awards to Honor School Programs

7/23/2007
Students Release Public School Evaluation for Green Restrooms

7/18/2007
Survey: Green Carpet Cleaning

7/17/2007
Survey: Hotel Guests Ditch Green Habits

7/13/2007
Colleges Consider 'Green' To Get The Edge

7/12/2007
Green Cleaning Competition Offers Chance to be Recognized

7/10/2007
Green Building A First On Capitol Hill

7/9/2007
Green-minded Tourists Finding More Options

7/6/2007
USGBC Hits 10,000 Member Mark

7/5/2007
U.S. Mayors Champion the Greening of America's Schools

GREEN CLEANING July 2007
LEED Continues To Open Doors For BSCs
Keeping current with new LEED certifications can prove advantageous

6/27/2007
Energy Performance Requirements Within LEED Scheduled to Increase

6/27/2007
Sustainability and Green Buildings Embraced by the Health Care Industry

6/26/2007
Green Roofs Become Trend

6/25/2007
LEED Spreads To New Parts of Missouri

6/20/2007
USGBC makes $1 Million Commitment to Support Green Building Research

6/18/2007
Green Starts in the Restroom

6/5/2007
Annual EcoMarket Summary Released

6/5/2007
Kentucky Schools Embrace Green Initiatives

6/4/2007
Promoting that you're Green

FEATURE June 2007
Turning Clean Into Green
Outlining the return on investment when "greening" cleaning products and procedures

MARKET BY MARKET: GOVERNMENT 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 June 2007
Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide

NEWS June 2007
Industry Buzz

FEATURE June 2007
Red, White And Green
Interest in green cleaning continues to grow. In many cases, the government is leading the way

ASHKINONGREEN June 2007
Overcoming Early Green Cleaning Challenges
Moving your company toward green cleaning can be daunting, but the rewards are significant

5/31/2007
Proposed Green Building Standard Now Open for Public Comment

5/30/2007
USGBC and ICC Commit to Joint Educational, Business, and Policy Initiatives to Further Green Building Practices

5/29/2007
Georgia Takes On Green School Movement

5/24/2007
USGBC Testifies Before the U.S. Congress about Green Building

5/21/2007
Hotel Workers Embrace Green Cleaning

5/17/2007
Green Seal Clarifies Stakeholder Process for GS-37 Revision

5/17/2007
Illinois Becomes Second State to Require Green Cleaning in Schools

5/14/2007
Green Initiatives in Maine Focus on Energy

5/8/2007
Illinois Schools Impacted by New Green Cleaning Regulation

5/7/2007
Green Building Not a Priority in Texas

5/3/2007
Study Reveals that Green is Here to Stay

5/2/2007
USGBC’s LEED Green Building Rating System Awards Credit for Product Certification

NEWSWORTHY May 2007
Community Commits To Green Cleaning

COVER STORY May 2007
CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS
A CP survey finds out what facility managers want from their BSCs

GREEN CLEANING May 2007
Examining Green Certification Updates
Lead third-party organizations are offering more ways than ever for BSCs to be environmentally friendly

ASHKINONGREEN 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

4/30/2007
Catching up with N.Y. Green Cleaning Law

4/24/2007
House Speaker and Majority Leader Announce Plans to Green the U.S. Capitol

4/23/2007
Racine First U.S. Community to Commit to Green Cleaning

4/20/2007
Companies Urged to go Climate Neutral this Earth Day

4/18/2007
'Green' School Groups Announce Partnership

4/16/2007
Environmentalists Focus on Disney to Promote Green

4/11/2007
Hoteliers Growing Green Properties

4/6/2007
Green Cleaning for Dummies Knocks Down Barriers to Going Green

4/5/2007
Some Predict that Green is the New Black

4/3/2007
Recycling is One Step Towards Green

FEATURE April 2007
The Green Continuum
As the momentum towards green cleaning grows, cleaning managers find alternative ways to implement environmentally friendly cleaning practices

NEWS April 2007
Industry Buzz

FACE OF THE INDUSTRY April 2007
Linking The Green Community

HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT April 2007
Schools Ripe For Green Cleaning
The time is now for BSCs to win green cleaning contracts in schools

ASHKINONGREEN 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 April 2007
Hydrogen Peroxide-based Products Are Winning Over BSCs
The multi-purpose nature of an oxygen cleaner allows it to take the place of several more specialized chemicals

3/27/2007
Green Buildings Combat Climate Change, Encourage Innovation

3/23/2007
Illinois House Passes Green Clean Schools Act

3/15/2007
Janitors Request Green Cleaning Products from School Board

3/9/2007
Going Green Gains Chicago Building Toby Award

3/6/2007
Green Cleaning Update from Multiple States

FEATURE 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 March 2007
Illinois Lawmakers To Consider Green Cleaning In Schools Act

ASHKINONGREEN March 2007
Does ‘Green’ Mean Cleaning For Health?
Typically, cleaning is seen as a commodity because customers think all cleaning is the same

3/1/2007
Hotel Makes Recycling a Priority

3/1/2007
Univeristy Cleaners Evaluate Cleaning Products

2/27/2007
EcoLogo Simplifies Product Formulation for Manufacturers

2/26/2007
BOMA International Launches The G.R.E.E.N.

2/22/2007
Green Cleaning Legislation Introduced in Illinois

2/20/2007
EcoLogo Clients Audited for Compliance Program Involves Unannounced Visits

2/20/2007
Wisconsin Schools Target Energy

2/14/2007
Drive Towards Green

2/12/2007
Medical Center Leads Capitol Hill in Greening

2/12/2007
Greenbuild 2007 Moves to Chicago

2/9/2007
Analyzing Green Cleaning

2/8/2007
AASHE Recognizes USGBC’s LEED® Silver Standard as part of Climate Change Commitment

2/8/2007
LEED for Schools Public Comment Period Now Open

2/7/2007
NJ Expands Green Cleaning Program

2/5/2007
Green Movement Goes Mainstream

2/2/2007
Olympic Games in China go for Green

2/1/2007
CRI Meets ANSI Requirements for Eligibility

COVER STORY February 2007
Faster, Cleaner, Cheaper, Greener
(Even) Higher Expectations From Upper Management

CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE February 2007
Floor-Care Chemicals Go Green
More and more manufacturers are unveiling environmentally-preferable stripping options

MARKET BY MARKET: EDUCATION February 2007
Healthy Cleaning Goes to the Head of the Class

ISSA REPORTS FEBRUARY 2007 February 2007
ISSA: Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide

NEWS February 2007
Industry Buzz

February 2007
Setting the Standard
Porter Industries challenges the cleaning marketplace by earning LEED-EB certification

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

1/31/2007
First Medical Facility in D.C. to Implement Green Cleaning

1/29/2007
Green Schools the Hottest Market for Green Building

1/26/2007
Green Seal Initiates Revision of GS-37 Standard for Cleaners

1/26/2007
Green Heads to Sin City

1/23/2007
Airport Commissioners Adopt "Green" Building Policy Standards

1/22/2007
USGBC CEO Talks Green

1/17/2007
Green Label Vacuum Program Lauded by Martha Stewart

1/16/2007
BOMA International and U.S. Green Building Council Sign Memorandum of Intent

1/16/2007
USGBC Offers Free Registration and Certification

1/12/2007
Critics Debate Green Laws for Schools

1/11/2007
Diocese Embraces Green Cleaning

1/9/2007
Green Buildings Making Progress

1/5/2007
The Ashkin Group Presents Green Cleaning Champion Awards

1/2/2007
Kentucky Strives to Improve Green Goals

NEWSBRIEFS January 2007
LEED Expands On East Coast

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

OPERATIONSLOG January 2007
BSCs Adopting Green, Despite A Lack of Customer Demand

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDES January 2007
FLOOR CARE
Using Green Floor-Care Chemicals

12/29/2006
California Researches Green

12/22/2006
School Boards Look Towards Green

12/22/2006
Green Building Targeted in Buffalo

12/21/2006
Boston is First in Nation to Require Green

12/20/2006
Green Seal Certification and FIFRA Registration

12/20/2006
California EPA Puts Worms to Work

12/7/2006
Washington D.C. Passes Green Construction Legislation

12/6/2006
Green Seal Certifies Cleaning Services

12/5/2006
America's Largest Companies Start with Energy in Pledge for Green

12/4/2006
Green Cleaning in Government Buildings Mandatory in N.Y. County

COVER STORY December 2006
Green Certification
Helping distributors see the forest for the trees

EDITOR’S NOTE December 2006
Jan/San Education Is A Two-Way Street

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE 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

11/24/2006
N.Y. Schools Comment on Green Cleaning Laws

11/24/2006
Immigrants Start Eco-Friendly Cleaning Business

11/16/2006
Green Cleaning Network Launched

11/13/2006
Hotels See Benefit to Green

11/10/2006
Survey Says: Workers Prefer Green

11/10/2006
Tissue Manufacturers Targeted in Environmental Assessment

11/7/2006
First LEED Certified Hotel on the West Coast Opens

11/3/2006
Schools Save by Going Green

NEWS November 2006
Industry Buzz

NEWSBRIEFS November 2006
Green Seal Ready To Certify Cleaning Service Providers

GREENGUIDE November 2006
Green-Dusting Methods Mean Better IAQ
Removing contaminants at entryways cuts subsequent dusting and vacuuming in half

11/1/2006
University of Georgia Experiments With Water-Free

FEATURE November 2006
Taking The LEED
How three organizations moved beyond rhetoric and ‘walked the walk’ on the path to green certification

10/31/2006
ASHES Board of Directors Renews Pledge on Patient Safety

10/31/2006
Rochester Hosts "Turning Green Into Growth"

10/30/2006
Michigan's Hospitality Industry Goes Green

10/27/2006
USDA Designates 10 Biobased Items for Federal Procurement

10/26/2006
GSA Says LEED Most Credible Green Building Rating System

10/26/2006
Minneapolis Goes Green

10/25/2006
CRI and AHAM Agree on Transition of Vacuum Cleaner Program

10/20/2006
Cleaning Industry Innovations In the News

10/19/2006
Green Seal Outlines New Cleaning Standard

10/17/2006
Minneapolis Going Green?

10/11/2006
U.S. EPA Pilot Program Helps Anaheim Convention Center Go Green

10/11/2006
Top 10 Green Schools Announced

10/10/2006
JohnsonDiversey Cleaning System Awarded GREENGUARD Certifications

NEWSWORTHY October 2006
Plastic Liner Company Gets Green Recognition

EDITORIAL October 2006
How Green Are We?

NEWSBRIEFS October 2006
Healthy Schools Campaign Releases Green Handbook

TECHTALK October 2006
Sites Offer Variety Of Green Cleaning Educational Tools

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

9/21/2006
Green Cleaning Just Makes Sense for Minneapolis Convention Center

9/20/2006
ISSA and Green Seal Establish Discount Program for Small Businesses

9/19/2006
Survey Reveals Distributor Thoughts on Green Cleaning Products

9/18/2006
New Schools Push for Green Building

9/15/2006
ISSA Sponsors CleanGredients Database

9/14/2006
National Parks Go Above and Beyond to Promote Green

9/11/2006
California University Joins Green Cleaning Movement

9/6/2006
Unisource To Launch 'Green' Product Line

NEWSWORTHY September 2006
Greenstar: A New Certification Player

COVER STORY September 2006
Leafing Through the Green
The ABCs of defining green practices with confidence and clarity

NEWSBRIEFS September 2006
New Organization Offers Alternative In Green Certifications

HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT September 2006
Green Cleaning 101
BSCs go back to school as New York classrooms switch to green clean

GREENGUIDE September 2006
Selecting A Greener Disinfectant
Each year, six out of every 100 janitors experience lost-time chemical-related injuries

OPERATIONSLOG: HAND TOOLS 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

8/25/2006
Schools Focus on Safety with Use of Green Cleaning Products

8/17/2006
Building Occupants Embrace 'Green'

8/15/2006
Pacific Building Care Leads the Green Cleaning Movement in Southern California

8/9/2006
NYS Finalizes Green Cleaning Product Specifications

8/8/2006
Contractors Take on Green Cleaning

8/7/2006
USGBC Addresses Global Climate Change through Green Building

8/4/2006
ISSA Comments on NY Exclusion of Products

8/2/2006
New York State Responds to Comments on Proposed Green Guidelines

8/1/2006
Green Cleaning University Now Available

CLEANING FOR HEALTH August 2006
A Healthy Alternative to Clean
From products to practices: The art of cleaning with a serious eye on building occupant health

NEWS August 2006
Industry Buzz

NEWSBRIEFS August 2006
New York and Vermont Get Specific on Green

ASHKINONGREEN August 2006
Looking for Green at ISSA/INTERCLEAN^®

7/25/2006
Research Institute Takes Position On Green Cleaning

7/20/2006
Revised Cleaning Standard Open for Review

7/18/2006
Ashkin Group will Offer Green Cleaning University

7/7/2006
Schools Focus on Green Cleaning

7/6/2006
EcoLogo Announces Extended Surveillance Plan

7/5/2006
Two Top Communications Experts Join the Ashkin Group

HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT July 2006
LEED: A New Look
Contractors share their evolving experiences with green-building certification

GREENGUIDE 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

6/26/2006
SC Johnson Honored With Presidential Award for Environmental Leadership

6/22/2006
Green Buildings Are Going Mainstream

6/21/2006
First Hospital in Connecticut Starts "Greening the Cleaning"

6/20/2006
Green Seal Standard for Cleaning Services Expected this Summer

6/19/2006
EcoLogo and Green Seal Launch Green Hand Soap Criteria

6/14/2006
JohnsonDiversey Inc. Announces Product Development Plan to Remove APEOs

6/14/2006
EPA Teams Up to Make Health Care Environmentally Sustainable

6/13/2006
An Emphasis on Green Cleaning

6/12/2006
ISSA Supports EPA's Safer Detergent Stewardship Initiative

6/9/2006
New "Green" Fraud Advisory

6/6/2006
IRS Issues Guidance on Energy Efficiency Deductions for Commercial Properties

6/5/2006
Oregon Embraces Green Cleaning

6/5/2006
Kimberly-Clark Professional Launches 'Get Clean & Get Green' Sweepstakes

6/2/2006
EPA Announces Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative Public Meeting

June 2006
Industry Buzz

GREEN 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 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 June 2006
Green Distributors? Five Questions To Ask
More janitorial-supply distributors are making it easy for contractors to be green

GREENGUIDE May 2006
Green Carpet Care
It's often assumed that because carpets hide soil, the soil isn't there

FEATURE April 2006
“Green’s” Momentum
Are we in the midst of a ‘sea change’ regarding green product acceptance and innovation?

FACE OF THE INDUSTRY March 2006
ISSA Releases Green Cleaning Guide

ASHKINONGREEN March 2006
It's Earth Day: Make It Matter
BSCs can use Earth Day to demonstrate they can offer something different

OPERATIONSLOG 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 February 2006
Schools Clean Green, And BSCs Profit

FACE OF THE INDUSTRY January 2006
Ashkin To Help Mexico Achieve Green Goals

ISSA REPORTS JANUARY 2006 January 2006
ISSA: Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide

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

INDUSTRY BUZZ: BENCHMARKS November 2005
ASHES Introduces Online benchmarking Tool for Hospitals

COVER STORY November 2005
In Good Company
Suddenly, housekeeping has the ear of executives bent on 'greening' their facilities

GREENGUIDE 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 September 2005
Green Cleaning: A Vacuum Is A Vacuum - Right?

INDUSTRY BUZZ: BENCHMARKS September 2005
IFMA: Green Building Practices Growing

NEWS BRIEFS August 2005
Green Certification: Green Seal Reports Cooperation; Develops Stakeholders Group

GREEN GUIDE August 2005
Green Cleaning: Make That Connection

MARKETING July 2005
Finding The "LEED"-ers
BSCs are ready to offer services for LEED certification, but who's interested?

GREEN GUIDE 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 June 2005
June 2005

FACILITY ISSUES: MANAGEMENT EDGE June 2005
The Guests’ Bill of Rights
Would you pledge to provide customers a cleaner and healthier environment?

GREEN GUIDE June 2005
Validate And Increase Your Green Appeal

May 2005
Green Seal, OS(1) Certification: Guaranteed Green
A look at two new BSC certification programs - the impact on business and credibility

EDITORIAL May 2005
Green Cleaning, Re-Revisited: A Quiet Revolution

CLEANING OPERATIONS: GREEN CLEANING April 2005
Growing Green:
Housekeepers Continue to Embrace Philosophy
A look at how far green cleaning has come and where it’s going

GREEN GUIDE March 2005
Green Cleaning: Need Buy-In? Look To Aristotle

FACILITY ISSUES: MANAGEMENT EDGE February 2005
Rethinking Green
Consider ‘greener’ processes and practices in addition to products

HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT 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 February 2005
Green Cleaning: Customers Are Doing It, Shouldn't You?

BUSINESS BUILDER January 2005
Rethinking Green Cleaning: Are We Hacking At Branches?

GREEN GUIDE January 2005
Green Cleaning: Change Is Good, So Spread The Word

EDITORIAL January 2005
2005: The Year Green Comes Of Age?

ASHKIN ON GREEN November 2004
Uncover The "Green" Needs, Supply Expertise

ASHKIN ON GREEN September 2004
Join The Green Cleaning Party

GREEN HOTELS July 2004
Green Cleaning Checks In
Hospitality facilities turn to products and practices that are safer and healthier for guests and the environment

OPERATIONS LOG July 2004
Got The Goods? Green Customers' Wish Lists
Green Cleaning

ASHKIN ON GREEN July 2004
Shared Responsiblity: The Roles People Play

GREEN PRODUCTS & TECHNIQUES 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 May 2004
Just Showing Up Isn't Good Enough

COVER STORY March 2004
Green’s Growing Reach
The quest for facility sustainability, and its impact on jan/san distribution

MEDICAL FACILITIES March 2004
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 February 2004
Whats and Whys: A Green Cleaning Primer

CLEANING OPERATIONS: GREEN CLEANING January 2004
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