Category: Science-Based Standards

Defining Sustainability for Paints and Coatings - Call for Comment
Green Seal’s paints and coatings standard (GS-11) is being updated to protect health and align with LEED® criteria.
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Nyco Products' Bug Eliminator - Call for Public Comment
Invitation to comment: Minimum-risk bug eliminator is under review for Environmental Innovation certification.
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Environmental Innovation Revision – Call for Public Comment
Invitation to comment: Proposed revisions to expand GS-20 Standard’s ability to increase market transformation are under review.
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Why We're Certifying Safer Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers
Green Seal is now certifying hand sanitizers that meet the highest standard for safety and performance in the marketplace.
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A Trend in COVID-19 Cleaning Is Hazardous to Your Health
Disinfecting methods are not created equal when it comes to schools and offices. Some may harm those they’re meant to help.
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Our Standard Means Uncompromising Cleaning Performance
All our certified products must demonstrate cleaning performance through objective, scientifically validated methods.
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Consumers Spur Action on Toxins Like Methylene Chloride
Toxic substances like methylene chloride and 1,4-dioxane have no place in the products used in homes, schools, or workplaces.
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Titanium Dioxide Whitens in Enzyme-Based Cleaning
Certified products may now include the customer preferred whitening and brightening coloring agent under certain conditions.
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Update: TCSA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Amendment
One year in, the EPA has made real progress protecting those vulnerable from the risk of harmful exposures to chemical.
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Study Quantifies GHG Reductions of Certified Hotels
Year-long UCSB Bren School study measures the environmental benefits for LA hotels certified under Green Seal’s standard.
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Your Feedback Is Key to the Success of Our Standards
Our environmental leadership certification process is transparent and scientific. All standards are publicly available.
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