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THE SECRET TO SUCCESS August 2024
Facilities Maximize ROI with Help from Buying Groups




PROMOTING CLEAN, GREEN CARPETS August 2024
How Distributors Can Provide Carpet Care Expertise


PROMOTING CLEAN, GREEN CARPETS August 2024
Understanding the Pitfalls of Uncleaned Carpets









IN THE FIELD: REVOLUTION IN THE RESTROOM July 2024
How Preventative Restroom Maintenance Pays Dividends



IN THE FIELD: REVOLUTION IN THE RESTROOM July 2024
Tips and Tools for Sprucing Up Restroom Routines







FROM THE EDITOR: GLOBAL FOOTPRINTS June 2024
Europe’s Influence on U.S. Sustainability



DISTRIBUTORS NAME TOP PRODUCTS June 2024
Celebrating the 2024 Distributor Choice Award Winners







BREAKING THROUGH THE BACKACHE April 2024
The Cost of Going Green



TAKING THE GREEN PLUNGE April 2024
How to Have the Conversation About Sustainability















TOWEL & TISSUE TRENDS February 2024
Selling Sustainability of Towel and Tissue


TOWEL & TISSUE TRENDS February 2024
Paper Trends that Meet Industry Demand
Thoughts from a recent round table of industry leaders



















ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE November 2023
Sanitary Maintenance Looks Back on the 2010s












HEALTHY SCHOOLS: LEVELING UP THE CLEANING PROGRAM October 2023
Simple Strategies Facility Managers Can Use to Boost Sustainability


























































STAYING THE COURSE March 2023
Examining Product Selection and Growth




CLEANING IN FOCUS 2023 February 2023
Making Cleaning Sustainable




PROMOTING PAPER SUSTAINABILITY February 2023
Promoting Sustainable Towel and Tissue Options













SUSTAINABILITY AND ESG STUDY January 2023
Survey Outlines BSC/Facility Sustainability and ESG Goals



SUSTAINABILITY AND ESG STUDY January 2023
Results of the 2022 Sustainability and ESG Goals Study
















GREEN CLEANING August 2022
3 Things BSCs Should Know About ESG











IN THE FIELD: CARPET CARE June 2022
Tips to Incorporating Encapsulation Cleaning








EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE June 2022
Exterior Care Makes Interior Cleaning Easier


ARE YOU READY FOR WELL? June 2022
WELL Certification Emphasizes Facility Reopening





FLOOR EQUIPMENT June 2022
Choosing the Mop to Meet Your Needs
















IN THE FIELD: INFECTION CONTROL April 2022
The Greening of Disinfectants in Infection Prevention Programs















GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT April 2022
Initial Steps For Launching A Sustainability Program


GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT April 2022
What Should a Sustainability Program Target?


GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT April 2022
How To Launch A Sustainability Program

































HAND DRYING HYGIENICS October 2021
Key Benefits Of Hand Towels, Dispensers













GREENLIGHTING SUSTAINABILITY August 2021
How To Create A Green Cleaning Program


GREENLIGHTING SUSTAINABILITY August 2021
Small Steps Ensure Successful Green Cleaning











SELLING SUSTAINABILITY June 2021
How Distributors Can Manage Sustainability Requests


SELLING SUSTAINABILITY June 2021
Importing Metrics For Sustainability Reporting




FROM THE EDITOR: SUSTAINABILITY CAN STILL SHINE April 2021
Promote Green Cleaning On Earth Day



EVALUATING CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES November 2020
Evaluating Emerging Cleaning Technologies


STRATEGIC USE OF CHEMICALS November 2020
Selecting Safe COVID-19 Disinfectants






GIVING GREEN THE GO-AHEAD October 2020
Adopting Ergonomic Tools, Training





THE COST OF LITHIUM April 2020
Cost And Safety Of Lithium Batteries






EMBRACING CLEAN INITIATIVES April 2020
Survey Gauges Green Cleaning Equipment Adoption



EMBRACING CLEAN INITIATIVES April 2020
Conveying Value To Maintain Green Initiatives













INCREASING THE CIRCULARITY OF FACILITIES LIFE October 2019
Products As A Service Promotes Cleaning Efficiency
























FACILITY FOCUS: CREATING A BETTER FAN EXPERIENCE June 2019
High-Speed Hand Dryers Keep Restrooms Clean And Long Lines Moving Quickly


FACILITY FOCUS: CREATING A BETTER FAN EXPERIENCE June 2019
Gillette Stadium Sustainability Efforts


IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? June 2019
Create Recycling Programs That Work


IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? June 2019
The History Of Recycling


IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? June 2019
Reduce Recycling Contamination


IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? June 2019
Financial Benefits Of Proper Recycling Programs



BRANDING THE RESTROOM April 2019
Customized Soap Dispensers Help School Show Pride


NAVIGATING THE OCEAN OF INDOOR PLASTIC April 2019
How Departments Can Reduce Their Environmental Imprint


April 2019
Communicating Value


GROWING A GREEN PROGRAM April 2019
Green, Sustainable Survey Outlines Cleaning Trends


GROWING A GREEN PROGRAM April 2019
Survey: Green Cleaning Trends


GROWING A GREEN PROGRAM April 2019
Where Sustainable Practices Fit In Facilities


GROWING A GREEN PROGRAM April 2019
Survey Dives Into Green Certifications


APPEALING TO CUSTOMERS February 2019
Why BSCs Should Embrace Sustainability




GREEN CLEANING COLUMN February 2019
Growth In Sustainable Innovation


BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Survey: Why Schools Implement Green Cleaning


BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Driving The Green Cleaning Movement In Schools


BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Advocating For Health Schools



UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA STUDIES UP ON GREEN November 2018
Environmentally-Friendly Cleaning Program Saves School $400,000 A Year



GREEN CLEANING: LOOK WHAT THE OCCUPANT DRAGGED IN November 2018
Identify And Combat Cleaning Challenges



FACILITY FOCUS November 2018
Fighting Contamination In Recycling


THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Alternatives To Traditional Waste And Recycling


THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Truly Sustainable Method To Managing Waste


THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Gaining Support For Sustainable Initiatives


PAPER TRAIL FROM A TO Z November 2018
Explaining Sustainable Paper Products


PAPER TRAIL FROM A TO Z November 2018
Defining Green Paper Terms



SELLING SUSTAINABILITY September 2018
Iowa-Des Moines Supply Goes Beyond Green Cleaning Products


DEFANGING THE DUST BUNNIES September 2018
Tips To Tackling Dust And Improving Health




PRIORITIZING CLEANING OVER EVERYTHING ELSE August 2018
Dirty Schools Impact Student Performance


FACILITY FOCUS: CHEMICAL SWITCH USHERS IN GREEN CLEANING PROGRAM August 2018
Changing Chemicals Propels Green Cleaning Program


FACILITY FOCUS: CHEMICAL SWITCH USHERS IN GREEN CLEANING PROGRAM August 2018
Benefits Of Streamlining Cleaning Chemicals



OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Techniques To Achieving Green Cleaning Buy-In


OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Research That Supports Sustainability In Schools


OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Communicating And Promoting Green Cleaning Initiatives


CLEANING THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND August 2018
Campus Residents Push For Green And Sustainable Initiatives


CLEANING THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND August 2018
University Specializes On Strategies Resulting In Success



K-12 SCHOOL REDUCES LUNCHTIME WASTE July 2018
Waxie and EcoSafe Team Up To Teach Environmental Sustainability














PROGRESS IN GREEN CLEANING April 2018
Evolution Of Green Cleaning Initiatives


PROGRESS IN GREEN CLEANING April 2018
Future Of Cleaning Green


ZEROING IN ON ZERO WASTE April 2018
Controlling Waste Streams In Facilities


ZEROING IN ON ZERO WASTE April 2018
Turn A Waste Stream Into A Revenue Stream


ZEROING IN ON ZERO WASTE April 2018
Zero Waste In Three Simple Steps


ZEROING IN ON ZERO WASTE April 2018
The Future Of Zero Waste


ZEROING IN ON ZERO WASTE April 2018
Benefits Of Launching A Composting Program


IF YOU CAN’T BEAT ‘EM, REDIRECT ‘EM April 2018
Techniques To Steer Facility Initiatives In A More Sustainable Direction



FOSTERING STRONG LEADERS February 2018
Power Of Networking In Cleaning Industry




THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE EMBRACES ECO-FRIENDLY ODOR CONTROL November 2017
CASE STUDY: Control Odors While Protecting The Environment


EXPLAINING ON-SITE GENERATION November 2017
What Is On-site Generation Of Cleaning Products?


EXPLAINING ON-SITE GENERATION November 2017
Understanding Aqueous Ozone Cleaning Technology


EXPLAINING ON-SITE GENERATION November 2017
Disinfecting With On-Site Generation Technologies


TEAMING UP ON GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Sustainable Cleaning Is A Shared Responsibility


TEAMING UP ON GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Communicating Green Cleaning Initiatives


GETTING THE RIGHT WORDS OUT November 2017
Communicating Green Cleaning Advantages


GREEN CLEANING TRENDS November 2017
Importance Of Green And Sustainable Initiatives


GREEN CLEANING TRENDS November 2017
Benefits Of Green And Sustainable Initiatives


GREEN CLEANING TRENDS November 2017
Survey Outlines Sustainable Cleaning Initiatives


SUSTAINABILITY’S IMPACT ON OCCUPANT WELLNESS November 2017
Building Operations Supports Human Health And Wellness


SUSTAINABILITY’S IMPACT ON OCCUPANT WELLNESS November 2017
Cleaning Standards That Focus On Wellness


SUSTAINABILITY’S IMPACT ON OCCUPANT WELLNESS November 2017
Cleaning That Limits Toxic Exposure


HEALTH BENEFITS DRIVE GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Using Green Cleaning To Promote Occupant Health







FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
Shifting From Green Cleaning To Sustainability


FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
Steps To Implementing Green Cleaning Programs


FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
Introducing Green Products And Processes


FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
How Vendors Help Support Sustainability


EMBRACING PRODUCT EVOLUTION October 2017
Looking For Innovation In Cleaning Products


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Promoting Green Cleaning In Schools


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Soliciting Green Cleaning Buy-In


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Stats That Support Sustainability


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Partners That Help Promote Green


AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE August 2017
Seminars Tout Green And Healthy Schools


ASSESSING YOUR SUSTAINABLE CLEANING PROGRAM August 2017
Steps To Transitioning To Green Cleaning


ASSESSING YOUR SUSTAINABLE CLEANING PROGRAM August 2017
Creating A Sustainability Plan


BRINGING WORKOUT LESSONS TO WORK August 2017
Benefits Of Training Cleaning Professionals
Benefits peer training can have on a green cleaning program


SUSTAINABILITY BY ANOTHER NAME June 2017
Common Sense Practices That Drive Sustainable Initiatives


THE BIG PROBLEM WITH LITTLE FIBERS May 2017
Is Microfiber Contributing To Sustainable Hazards?



PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT April 2017
Touting Training
Staff training is critical to a successful green cleaning program




THE SCIENCE OF GREEN CLEANING April 2017
Perfecting Cleaning For Health


THE SCIENCE OF GREEN CLEANING April 2017
Improving Cleaning Process And Procedures


THE SCIENCE OF GREEN CLEANING April 2017
Growing A Green Cleaning Program




FINDING THE GREENER LINING November 2016
Creating Sustainable Waste Management Programs
Facilities are beginning to explore sustainable alternatives to traditional trash liners

SUSTAINABLE TRACTION November 2016
Roundtable: Trends In Sustainability Initiatives
Green products are expected, but sustainability initiatives are gaining momentum at the distributor level




TEACHING GREEN September 2016
School Launches Cleaning For Health Program
Steps that Clarke County School District took to improve the health of their students and staff

TEACHING GREEN September 2016
Healthy Schools: Getting Buy-In From Staff




LEADING A MOVEMENT June 2016
Implementing A Green Cleaning Program


LEADING A MOVEMENT June 2016
Promoting Healthy Cleaning Practices


GREEN CLEANING INITIATIVES FOR HEALTHIER SCHOOLS May 2016
Promoting Student Health And Sustainable Cleaning


GREEN CLEANING INITIATIVES FOR HEALTHIER SCHOOLS May 2016
Measuring Green Cleaning Milestones


BUILDING A GREEN TEAM April 2016
Tips For Managers Launching Green Cleaning Programs



ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF A TOUCH-FREE RESTROOM April 2016
Examining The Life Cycle Of Restroom Fixtures


ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF A TOUCH-FREE RESTROOM April 2016
When To Convert To Touch-Free Restrooms




ADVANCEMENTS IN GREEN PAPER November 2015
Trend Toward Recycling Paper Is Growing


ADVANCEMENTS IN GREEN PAPER November 2015
Alternative Paper Fibers And Facilities That Embrace Them


ADVANCEMENTS IN GREEN PAPER November 2015
Future Trends Of Recycled Paper Towels




WORKING WITH WATER November 2015
Fitting Engineered Water Into Cleaning Programs


IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Using Aqueous Ozone To Clean For Health


IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Green Cleaning Supports University Goals


IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Involving Students To Help Grow Green Programs


IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Greening Pest Control Processes


MORE TO MATS THAN MEETS THE EYE September 2015
The Role Of Matting In Green Programs






CLEARING THE AIR ON HAND DRYERS February 2015
Calculating Energy Consumption With Hand Dryers


STEAM ALLOWS FOR CHEMICAL-FREE CLEANING November 2014
Understanding The Power Of Steam Cleaning


EQUIPMENT THAT MIRRORS THE COMPANY MISSION October 2014
Benefits Of Ride-on Scrubbers Extend Beyond Cleaning


EQUIPMENT THAT MIRRORS THE COMPANY MISSION October 2014
Chemical-Free Scrubber Cleans Outdoor Space


EQUIPMENT THAT MIRRORS THE COMPANY MISSION October 2014
Using Floor Equipment Drives Productivity





IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY WITH BACKPACKS August 2014
Advancements To Backpack Vacuums Result In Efficiencies


IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY WITH BACKPACKS August 2014
Improving Ergonomics For Backpack Vacuums











UPCLOSE: DAY CLEANING INFLUENCING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS April 2014
Discover The Benefits of Day Cleaning


UPCLOSE: DAY CLEANING INFLUENCING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS April 2014
The Evolution of Low-decibel Carpet Equipment


UPCLOSE: DAY CLEANING INFLUENCING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS April 2014
Energy, Sustainability Initiatives Drive Day Cleaning


UPCLOSE: DAY CLEANING INFLUENCING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS April 2014
Carpet Chemical Trends






SUSTAINABLE COURSE February 2014
Breakdown Of ASU's Sustainable Advancements


SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
LEED Gets A Makeover


SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
Green Cleaning Loses LEED EBOM Credit


SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
LEED EBOM v4 Expands Green Cleaning Prerequisite



SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
Additional LEED EBOM v4 Updates


SHOPPING FOR A SUSTAINABLE VACUUM August 2013
Tips To Purchasing Sustainable Vacuums


SHOPPING FOR A SUSTAINABLE VACUUM August 2013
Cost vs. Value Of Sustainable Vacuums


SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Creating Sustainable Cleaning Bids


SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Embracing Sustainable Practices In Business



SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Seal The Deal With Cleaning Case Studies


IN THE FIELD: SUSTAINABLE VACUUMS June 2013
Shopping For Sustainable Vacuum Cleaners





2013 READER SURVEY June 2013
2013 Housekeeping Solutions Reader Survey
A snapshot of the industry as it pertains to in-house custodial managers

2013 READER SURVEY June 2013
Trends In Green and Sustainability



THE NEW BOOK ON GREEN April 2013
Green Guides Updated By FTC


THE NEW BOOK ON GREEN April 2013
Differentiating One Green Label From Another


THE NEW BOOK ON GREEN April 2013
Distributor Support Green Training


THE NEW BOOK ON GREEN April 2013
Get To Know The Green Guides










November 2012
Department Of Energy Project Takes Sustainability To A New Level
Team Clean Inc.'s headquarters is part of a unique project, the EEB Hub

November 2012
Sustainable Recycling At Philip Rosenau Co. Includes Cleaning Equipment
All totaled, the janitorial supply distributor has diverted 51 tons of material from landfills in the last two years

November 2012
Kelsan's Energy Efficient Warehouse Cuts Energy Consumption In Half
The award-winning lighting reduces annual energy costs by $30,000

November 2012
Warehouse Solar Panels At H.T. Berry Pays Dividends To The Environment And Company Bottom Line
Forward-thinking customers have pushed the janitorial supply distributor into innovative sustainable initiatives

November 2012
Foley Distributing's Closed Loop Recycling Partnership Sets The Mark For Waste Management
The Power of Three closed loop recycling program is an award-winning partnership between Foley, Casella Waste Systems and SCA Tissue


September 2012
Going Green: Executive-Level Sustainability Jobs On The Rise
Sustainability leadership positions are the latest to join executive ranks at contract cleaning companies




August 2012
Campus Sustainability Is A Strong Focus at Ohio State University
Custodial Services emphasize training in order to perfect the goals of campus sustainability


COVER STORY June 2012
2012 Housekeeping Solutions Reader Survey
A snapshot of green/sustainability, management, budget, staffing and purchasing trends.

April 2012
Hilton Outlines Their Green And Sustainable Initiatives
The housekeeping department at Hilton Americas-Houston captures the essence of green and sustainability


ASHKIN ON SUSTAINABILITY March 2012
Set Realistic Sustainability Goals
Goals can inspire sustainable initiatives, but unrealistic expectations can discourage efforts


March 2012
Waste Audits Can Help Improve Recycling Efforts
Jan/san distributors can offer waste audits as a value-added service to reduce customers’ trash and increase recyclables



ASHKIN ON SUSTAINABILITY February 2012
Creating A Sustainability Team
A successful sustainability team will include members from all company departments




January 2012
Green Consultants
When selling green cleaning programs, distributors should help customers identify sustainable practices already in place and pinpoint areas for improvement




SUSTAINABILITY August 2011
Why Product Life Cycles Matter





ASHKIN ON GREEN May 2011
Sustainability Is Simply Good Business




ONE-ON-ONE April 2011
One-On-One: Shelley Riley, Maintenance Mart
Phoenix-based Maintenance Mart is a sustainable success story




SUSTAINABILITY March 2011
Staffing For Sustainability
New staff positions reflect the growing importance of pursuing sustainable goals


COVER STORY November 2010
Sustainability For All Seasons
Environmental stewardship at Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

COVER STORY October 2010
The Sustainable School
The University of Alberta Focuses on the "Triple Bottom Line" — People, Planet and Profits


FROM THE EDITOR September 2010
Don't Let Customers Pass You By


COVER STORY September 2010
Green Credentials
WAXIE and NICHOLS earn LEED certification — and enhance green credibility with customers

COVER STORY August 2010
A Sustainable Approach To Green
Addressing Today's Cleaning Needs — Without Compromising Future Resources

COVER STORY June 2010
Embracing Sustainability
BSCs are saving money and increasing revenue as they go beyond 'green'

ASHKINONGREEN February 2010
Sustainability: How To Grow Beyond 'Green'


COVER STORY February 2010
Walmart: Save Money, Build Better
Walmart sets new precedent for facility green standards

FROM THE EDITOR January 2010
The Next Trend Of The Decade


ASHKIN ON GREEN April 2009
Promote Yourself On Earth Day


OPERATIONSLOG: GREEN CLEANING January 2009
Sustainability Adds Edge To Green Products



COVER STORY August 2008
Gone Green
Distributors are 'talking the talk' when it comes to selling green products, but are they really 'walking the walk?'



SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION April 2008
CEOs on Sustainability
Industry suppliers share their views on green products and processes




FEATURE February 2008
Green Labeling
Third-party organizations are expanding certification programs to help in-house cleaning managers achieve sustainable goals


MARKET BY MARKET: RETAIL September 2007
Focusing on Sustainability Issues
Large retailers throughout the United States are answering consumer demands for greener initiatives