Category: Science-Based Standards
Your Guide to VOCs in Paint and Cleaning Products
Green Seal's standards limit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to reduce exposure to indoor air pollutants and protect human health.
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The Green Seal Compass: Protecting Human Health
Protecting human health is one of the Green Seal compass' four key targets and a crucial focus for product certification.
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Introducing Green Seal’s Compass: Health, Waste, Water, and Climate
The four key targets of the Green Seal Compass guide our standards and focus our work on what matters most.
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3M Easy Trap Sweep and Dust Sheets - Call for Public Comment
Invitation to comment: Single-use dust sheets are under review for Environmental Innovation certification.
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Expanding the Impact of our Environmental Innovation Program
Updates to Green Seal's GS-20 standard for Environmental Innovation ensure measurable health and environmental impact reductions.
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Thermal Intelligence’s BASECAMP - Call for Public Comment
Invitation to comment: Industrial temporary heating, power generation, and lighting product is under review for Environmental Innovation certification.
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Our New Standard is Defining Sustainability for Paints and Coatings
Green Seal’s updated paints and coatings standard (GS-11) protects health and aligns 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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