Media Coverage
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K-C expands third party certification with EcoLogo
Kimberly-Clark Professional today announced a major step forward in the company's sustainability efforts through the expanded independent, third-party certification of Kimberly-Clark Professional products by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and EcoLogo.
View PDF | Published in: RISI on 10/4/2011
FTC cracks down on green certification firms
Becoming green-certified can be as difficult as meeting stringent criteria or as easy as using a credit card.There are more than 400 green certification systems and eco-friendly labels in a variety of industries, making it difficult to determine which company is “green” and which company is “greenwashing” -- deceptive promotion of a company as environmentally friendly.
View PDF | Published in: Plastics News on 9/21/2011
Seeing Results in Flooring for Schools
Schools can implement a cost-effective, sustainable floor cleaning program to meet green initiatives.
Published in: American School & University on 9/1/2011
Ten Emerging JanSan Trends: Part One
Ten trends are currently reshaping the cleaning industry, highlighting the importance of the industry's cleaning standard.
View PDF | Published in: Cleaning and Maintenance Management Online on 9/1/2011
Eco-labeling program announces revised standard...
The Ottawa, Ontario-based EcoLogo Program has released its revised environmental standard for hard surface cleaners that limits products containing asthmagens or chemicals known to trigger or aggravate asthma, a disease affecting 25 million Americans and one in 10 school-aged children.
View PDF | Published in: GovPro on 8/31/2011
Connecticut schools are now clean and green
Students across the state will be returning to schools that are a little bit “greener” this fall, as a statewide law (Public Act No. 09-81) that was passed in 2009 requiring all schools to initiate a green cleaning program by July 1, 2011, went into effect. The act requires all school custodial staff to use cleaners that are less toxic than those commonly used in the schools previously.
View PDF | Published in: Reminder News on 8/29/2011
Product Life Cycle Assessment A Step Toward ...
This article, "Product Life Cycle Assessment A Step Toward Sustainability", by our very own Scot Case, was published recently in Contracting Profits magazine about the importance of life cycle assessments, Environmental Product Declarations and third-party certifications.
View PDF | Published in: Clean Link on 8/12/2011
EcoLogo beefs up environmental standard for...
This article, "EcoLogo beefs up environmental standard for hard-surface cleaners", covers EcoLogo's newly-revised Hard Surface Cleaners standard.
View PDF | Published in: FM Link on 8/12/2011
EcoLogo Revises Floor Cleaner Standards
This article, "EcoLogo Revises Floor Cleaner Standards", covers EcoLogo's newly-revised Hard Surface Cleaners standard.
View PDF | Published in: Hardwood Floors on 8/10/2011
Revised eco-label gets tough on hard surface ...
This article, "Revised eco-label gets tough on hard surface cleaners", covers EcoLogo's newly-revised Hard Surface Cleaners standard.
View PDF | Published in: Consumer Reports on 8/5/2011