New Program Tests Effectiveness Of Green Cleaners

HeidiTFM — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:28:05 +0000

Program will test soil removal efficacy of hard surface cleaning products—both those certified as green by third party organizations—and recognize products that perform well in standard and customized cleaning tests.

by HeidiTFM

Phillies Go Greener

AnneTFM — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:10:04 +0000

The MLB team’s FM group has expanded its use of environmentally preferable cleaning products and practices at Citizens Bank Park.

by AnneTFM

Partnership For Greening Hotel Housekeeping

AnneTFM — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:47:58 +0000

The American Hotel & Lodging Association and the International Executive Housekeepers Association are working to increase sustainability.

by AnneTFM

Green Seal Responds to CRI’s Withdrawal of Support for GS-37

HeidiTFM — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:59:07 +0000

Earlier this year (1/8/09), FacilityBlog posted an article announcing the withdrawal of support from the Carpet and Rug Institute for Green Seal’s GS-37 (as a Green Certification for its Seal of Approval Carpet Cleaning Solutions). The following response comes from Green Seal.

by HeidiTFM

CRI Withdraws Support for Green Seal

HeidiTFM — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:59:29 +0000

CRI cites concerns over Green Seal’s failure to follow its own written guidelines for consensus standard setting, specifically in the areas of stakeholder input and risk assessment.

by HeidiTFM

Green Cleaning Program Expands LEED Focus

AnneTFM — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:59:54 +0000

UGL Unicco has extended its cleaning services initiative to encompass a number of categories in the U.S. Green Building Council rating system.

by AnneTFM