Green Cleaning
The new commercial office takes shape
Facility managers and BSCs are reassessing how they maintain safe office environments. Keeping best practices in mind is vital.
Cleaning performance must be objectively measured
Due to the pandemic, we need much more objective, scientific surface testing, says Steve Ashkin.
6 changes in LEED and the future of green cleaning
Later this year, U.S. Green Building Council members will be voting on six changes to LEED cleaning credits.
10 ways the cleaning industry can fight climate change
The threat posed by climate change keeps growing, as do the warnings of its dire consequences, but what can the cleaning industry do?
The future of sustainable cleaning
Whatever the facility, prioritizing sustainable cleaning creates a healthier, greener environment for all.
Green cleaning beyond the pandemic
Post-COVID-19, there is no room for guessing or trial-and-error purchasing. If green cleaning is here to stay, it must be tried, tested, and proven.
Are carbon labels coming to professional cleaning?
Consumers are increasingly scrutinizing product labels looking for another metric: the carbon footprint of a product.
Sustainable practices for a sustainable future
Sustainable cleaning doesn’t mean that cleaning isn't happening as well or as often; just that more sustainable tools and processes are used.
Microfibre mops: A laundry list of questions
Effective cleaning of high-touch surfaces and floors in healthcare facilities requires proper cleaning tools like microfibre mops.
Polycarboxylate polymers pose low risk to waterways: ACI
Some water-soluble polymers pose a low ecological risk to the United States' waterways, according to new research from ACI.
Cannabis production environment key to creating healthy inventory
Proper cleaning of cannabis production facilities may be the unsung hero of the industry and the difference between a healthy market and a lagging one.
USGBC develops COVID-focused LEED credit
The USGBC's new pilot credit in the LEED green building rating system supports building operators as they respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Technology gets smart about waste management
Waste equipment and services that can process and organize vast amounts of data help inform sustainable practices throughout the facility.
ISSA standard instructs school cleaning practices
The goal of the standard is to provide schools with a tool that will help them measure and monitor the effectiveness of the cleaning processes.
Steps for conducting a green cleaning audit
A green cleaning program is about more than simply using ‘green’ products.
Some disinfectants safer than others
The list of active ingredients used in disinfectants is lengthy and full of trade-offs.
Green school cleaning 101
A growing number of schools are opting to participate in “greener” practices that benefit the students, budget, and environment.