With the recent surge in environmentally sensitive policies, many product manufacturers and service providers are taking stock of their own practices and taking a greener approach to their market. And for many, this means seeking third-party certification.

This fall, Siemens Industry, Inc., announced that the Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual: A Guide for Public Housing Authorities, developed in collaboration with Green Seal, Inc.

One of the most innovative changes to occur in hard floor maintenance over the past few years is the concept of chemical-free stripping. The concept is not really new, as it uses technology that has been around for years.

No longer a buzzword, "green" cleaning is now a way of life. For too long, we have heard how an increasingly poor indoor environmental quality has had a major impact on business and our daily lives.

I have been in this business for over 30 years and have seen a lot of things come and go. Being an old timer, I thought the green movement was going to be a passing fad.

In today ’s marketplace , many consumers of towel and tissue products incorporate environmental considerations in their buying decisions. However, because of the sheer number of paper products and manufacturers now claiming to offer green products in the away-from-home market, many consumers and buyers of these products are confused about which ones are best.