Environment and Sustainability

Over the past year, more and more companies realized that sustainability, cost savings, risk aversion, and business growth all go hand-in-hand.

Efficiency typically refers to cleaning equipment and methodologies that streamline cleaning procedures. However, it means something entirely different in the world of sustainability.

The same scenario of spreading doubt that cigarettes were unhealthy is happening today—only this time, it’s about the causes of global warming and climate change.

Major segments of the professional cleaning industry have become stronger and more successful by addressing climate change and adjusting their business operations to focus more on sustainability.

If you want to attract millennials and Generation Z workers to your company, you'll need to have a strong sustainability plan and have taken significant steps to be environmentally responsible.

From pizza boxes to dorm fridges, campuses are a hotbed for all types of waste. Here's how three different university campuses handle it all.

North Carolina State University talks composting, ionized water, and other sustainable practices for limiting waste and chemical exposure

IEHA, a division of ISSA, shares tips for conducting a successful audit and reducing waste management expenses

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill talks tackling delivery packages, which outnumber the student population on campus.

Learn how the University of Texas at Austin significantly cut garbage out of the waste stream by reducing plastic liner use, noncompostable food service items, surplus electronics, and more.

Top industry professionals who spoke at the Clean Buildings Expo believe it's imperative for the cleaning industry to get a handle on its environmental footprint.