Tag Archives: green cleaning

The 7 Sins of Greenwashing

Greenwashing is a marketing strategy where a product or service is portrayed as eco-friendly when, in fact, it may not be.  It is a way that marketers pull the wool over the eyes of consumers.  Greenwashing is the environmental version … Continue reading

[InfoGraphic] Natural Cleaning Part 2: DIY Pantry Recipes

Currently green cleaning practices appear to be on the rise as more and more shoppers are making it a priority to clean for health. With more consumers making the leap from traditional to green another inevitable question has arisen: homemade … Continue reading

Green Cleaning Glossary: Know Your Terms

Do you ever find yourself feeling confused or overwhelmed when it comes to green cleaning?  Learn the following terms to help yourself become a green expert! Certification: Process in which a company has a third party (usually non-profit) assess their … Continue reading

Cleaner & Greener Schools

If school facilities affect learning, why do so many schools have a dated approach to the cleaning of their buildings? Through the implementation of green cleaning, schools have the opportunity to directly influence the health and safety of their students … Continue reading

Are You Affected by Sick Building Syndrome?

Have you ever felt like you were quite literally allergic to work?  If you answered yes, you may be the victim of Sick Building Syndrome.  In certain situations unknown stimuli causes occupants of specific buildings to experience an allergic-like reaction … Continue reading

What Makes a Product “Green”?

There is no clear-cut, definitive way to determine whether or not a product is green; however there are certain aspects to consider.  Typically ecofriendly items are ones that use less energy, are from recycled materials, and come with less packaging.  … Continue reading

How to Clean With Borax

With powers to brighten and whiten, borax is a great ingredient for green cleaning recipes. Now that we know what borax is and how it cleans, what’s next? For starters, it is always a good idea to remember to use … Continue reading

How to Go Green at Work

The three R’s of going green have evolved into five: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair and Rethink.  Going green at the office is a lot easier than one might think.  Here are a few steps of action to take to help … Continue reading