The Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) recently honored ISSA for being an original and long-time supporter of the organization's highly regarded Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools publication. HSC launched its Green Clean Schools initiative in 2006 and just recently released its fourth edition of the popular guide to help schools remain current with the increased demand for green cleaning in educational facilities.

"ISSA believed in the value of this guide, had the vision to see the impact it could have, and took a chance by supporting a fledgling program in 2006," said Rochelle Davis, executive editor of the guide and president and CEO of HSC. "Since then, we've seen huge strides in policy, in the marketplace, and on the ground in schools as more leaders embrace cleaning for health while protecting the environment. By being part of the Green Clean Schools team from day one–and continuing to generously support it over the years—ISSA has helped grow this program and create change in schools. We are proud to be part of making this change and of the team that has come together to support it."

ISSA was recognized along with 14 ISSA member companies at a ceremony during the ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America 2012 exhibition held in Chicago, IL, October 16-19.

"We're honored to be part of such a worthwhile initiative to help improve the condition of learning environments throughout the United States," said John Garfinkel, ISSA executive director. "We believe it is important to change the way key decision makers view cleaning so they can appreciate its positive impact on students and staff and their health while still remaining economical. This is even more critical at a time when many schools are being hit by budget cuts and having to make tough decisions."

Since the Green Clean Schools initiative was launched, HSC reports that 10 states now require green cleaning in schools and the federal government now recognizes green cleaning as a priority with programs such as the Green Ribbon Schools and the recently released U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's state school environmental health guidelines.