Events in 2013 will impact green cleaning in 2014

Improved economic outlook and focus on sustainable cleaning projects will change the landscape

By Healthcare Facilities Today


The green movement advanced greatly in 2013, setting the stage for greener cleaning in 2014, according to an article on the FacilityCare website. Stephen Ashkin, president of The Ashkin Group, released a list of events events from 2013 thatcould accelerate the green cleaning movement in the year ahead. The first five of the ten are:

10. Improving Economic Outlook: While 2013 was another tough year for the professional cleaning industry, several independent forecasts suggest that 2014 will see moderate growth. 

9. Sustainability: More cleaning manufacturers, distributors and service providers began using the term “sustainability” in their product or service branding.

8. Safety Data Sheet (SDS): The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) was approved for use in the United States and will standardize how we communicate the potential hazards of cleaning chemicals. 

7. Impacts of Globalization: As the global economy has improved, especially in developing countries such as Brazil, China and India, the demand for green cleaning products has accelerated. 

6. Advances in Ecolabels, Transparency and Transpare: All of the major ecolabeling organizations made advances in their cleaning standards in 2013, including the mandatory disclosure of ingredients in their products. 

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February 7, 2014


Topic Area: Sustainable Operations


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