Improving operational efficiency, strengthening customer and community relations, innovation, supply chain management, and attracting and retaining employees are all benefits businesses can look forward to when they make environmental education company practice, according to a report published by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) last week. read more

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Last week, The Globe and Mail published a series on companies that are carving out a niche in organics.  Frank T. Ross & Sons Ltd., which manufactures the Nature Clean line of hypoallergenic products was featured in the second of the three stories. This article showcases the company’s growth and its recent partnership with Nelvana, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. read more

In the last issue of eQ, we mentioned that Adria Vasil’s next book was about to be released. Canadian homeowners, renters, condo dwellers and college residence movers and shakers will want to take note that this new book has hit their store shelves over the past few weeks. It’s called Ecoholic Home and it’s written by NOW Magazine columnist Adria Vasil. What readers will find in its pages are countless “green” tips and the real dirt on everything from cooking and gadgeting to renovating and powering what goes on in the home. New features in this follow-up to Adria’s first green guide, Ecoholic, are money-saving tips and a greenwashing symbol that draws attention to areas particularly notorious for misleading green marketing claims.

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Last week, the EcoLogo Program issued a press release announcing that it is revising its standard for hard surface cleaners. The release announced the Program’s call for public comment on the preliminary research conducted for this “greener cleaning product” standard. Here are all the important details about this revision and how you can get involved in this standard development process: read more

Greener treatment products for pools and spas are about to get EcoLogo’s approval. The EcoLogo Program recently released its first draft standard for various products used to treat privately used pools and spas. Those involved in the manufacturing of pool and spa water treatment products will want to take note. read more

It has been a busy month for TerraChoice staff, especially our President and CEO Scott McDougall and Vice President Scot Case, as they travel across the U.S. and Canada on a conference circuit. read more

TerraChoice is happy to report that the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) tradeshow in Chicago was a great success! The Green Pavilion was an excellent addition to the show this year and proved to be a great new hub of “green” activity. Along with many other “green” companies and clients, we demonstrated the benefits of green cleaning and third-party certification to visitors from all across North America. Our team also played an important part in spreading the message that companies should be about “green” cleaning, not greenwashing. read more

The EcoLogo and TerraChoice team are supporting Green Cleaning in Chicago this week at ISSA (International Sanitation Supply Association), North America’s largest janitorial and cleaning tradeshow.  Along with more than 20 clients with EcoLogo certified products, our team will be demonstrating the benefits of green cleaning and third-party certification to visitors from all across North America. read more

As more and more swimmers and bathers are spending time in the millions of pools and spas found across North America, necessary attention is being paid to the chemical products used to treat these waters.

The EcoLogo Program is in the process of inviting individuals to participate in the development of a new environmental leadership standard for Pool and Spa Chemical Products by reviewing its preliminary research. read more

The latest standard under review by the EcoLogo Program has everything to do with cleaning products used regularly in homes, buildings, schools and hospitals. As these products can have an impact on human health, green cleaning is even better than traditional methods as it can lead to healthier indoor air quality. With the rise of infectious diseases and the attention sanitation is receiving, cleaning products are an essential part of the solution. Given these concerns, the EcoLogo Program is pleased to announce the review of its environmental standard for hard surface cleaners. read more