Green Seal®, a global nonprofit, unveiled a new brand identity to help consumers cut through greenwashing and identify products that are safer for people and the planet. “Since pioneering the ecolabeling movement 35 years ago, Green Seal has transformed the sustainability of away-from-home products through widespread adoption of its comprehensive certification standard by government and…
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By: Bessy Ballesteros, Aluf Marketing Manager Post consumer recycled resin (PCR) is the material that comes from products that have already served their purpose for consumers. These can include greenhouse plastic, farm film, mulch film, empty laundry detergent containers and empty toothpaste tubes. The benefits to using PCR are insurmountable, therefore the push for companies…
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These days, more and more companies are incorporating recycling into their standard operating procedures. According to Julie Graverson, Chief Operations Officer of Sellars Absorbent Materials, recycling has always been a matter of course in the paper industry. Now, based on her 40-plus years of experience, Graverson offers the following advice for businesses that would like…
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Name the away-from-home (AFH) facility and chances are poor air quality and bad odors can become a serious issue. Instead of masking foul air and strange smells, many business owners and maintenance personnel have turned to ozone generation equipment. The use of ozone for eliminating odors is well established. Ozone generation can rid properly treated…
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Wells Fargo Center, in Philadelphia, PA, and Tork®, an Essity brand, have announced a formal partnership to enhance sustainability, efficiency and overall fan experience through innovative hygiene solutions. “Following the recent $400 million renovation to Wells Fargo Center, the partnership between the arena and Tork, the world’s No. 1 professional hygiene brand1, will leverage hygiene…
Read More >>It’s estimated that 40% of the ocean’s surface is covered in plastic waste. To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, ABCO Cleaning Products, a leading provider of sustainable cleaning tools, shares recommendations on how facilities can help support the planet. “Earth Day serves as a reminder of our impact on the environment,” Carlos Albir, Jr., Vice President of…
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Natural Home Solutions, LLC, a woman-owned mold detection, removal, and air quality testing and purification company, has announced that XSpor’s proprietary, eco-friendly EnzyCleanseTM mold cleaner has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label, the first of its kind in the mold remediation industry. “Biobased products help address climate change by…
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The Biden-Harris Administration has announced it is directing government contractors to buy only Green Seal- or Safer Choice-certified cleaning products and hand soaps for use in federal buildings to ensure products are free of toxic “forever chemicals.” The directive is in line with President Biden’s Federal Sustainability Plan, which orders federal agencies to “prioritize the…
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ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has announced 24 ISSA member companies have successfully achieved Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Advanced by GBAC certification or CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) Advanced by GBAC certification in the first quarter of 2024. “CIMS certification and CIMS-GB certification help to set cleaning organizations and their green cleaning operations apart in the marketplace,” according to a…
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By Carlos Albir, Jr., Vice President of Operations at ABCO Cleaning Products For businesses to prosper and succeed, decision-makers, including business leaders and facility managers, should be receptive to growth opportunities and solutions that not only meet customers’ needs but exceed them. Nowadays, customers’ perceptions on a business’ sustainability measures are drastically increasing and sustainability…
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