Sustainable Practices
Sustainability best practices for businesses
CEOs focusing on sustainability in their business model have cited seeing significant improvements to their infrastructure and bottom line.
Workers are seeking sustainable offices for the future
A recent Essity survey found that four in five workers would prefer a more environmentally friendly office.
U.S. proposes to mandate GHG disclosures
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposes that businesses be required to disclose greenhouse gas emissions.
University of Calgary recognized for environmental stewardship
The university has been named as the 2022 recipient of the ISSA Canada Environmental Stewardship Award.
Greening your washroom for the good of the planet
Four tips for operating a more sustainable washroom in celebration of the International Day of Forests.
Waterless urinals market expected to grow in next decade
The predicted market growth of 10 per cent, led by North America, is attributed to factors such as the desire to enhance green building.
Canadian school districts build for healthier environments
The schools installed future-ready infrastructure improvements for healthier, more sustainable learning environments.
HSC & Green Seal unite on standard for IAQ in schools
The standard will be the centrepiece of a program to help school facility management transform health and sustainability.
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.
How will the tissue industry evolve in 2022?
Cascades recently outlined three major trends that the tissue industry should expect to see in 2022.
Better mats, lower carbon footprints
This ESG pursuit can take facility owners and managers in many different directions. That includes under one’s feet. For more insights, we reached out to Jeff Grabinsky, Vice President of Development & Sustainability with Executive Mat Service (EMS).
Sustainability tips for commercial facilities
Infection control measures have understandably been the priority for facility managers, but sustainability should not fall by the wayside.
How to provide healthy environments & meet climate goals
Three key lessons for making buildings energy- and carbon-efficient and healthy.
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?
Key steps to reduce water consumption
Reducing water consumption must remain an important aim for commercial facility managers.
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.