Outlining Illinois Green Clean Schools Act
By CleanLink Editorial Staff
Back in Februrary, the Green Clean Schools Act was passed by the U.S. Senate (see article), making Illinois the second state in the country — New York was the first — to potentially require the use of green-certified cleaning prouducts in all state schools. Earlier this month, the bill sailed through the House to become a law that would require schools to implement more green cleaning practices.
Come May 9th, all schools in the state must comply with the "Guidelies." These Guidelines are designed to give Illinois schools clear direction in purchasing and using green cleaning products as well as implementing a green cleaning program, as required by the Act.
For specific information and a breakdown of the Guidelines, click here.Click here to read about the Illinois Green Schools Workshop. To read more from the local perspective, click here for reports from SaukValley.com in Dixon, Ill.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Educating Consumers on Green
Educating Consumers on Green
By CleanLink Editorial Staff
As seen in The Los Angeles Times. Consumers seeking a greener clean can start by looking for labels that list all ingredients (not just active ingredients). A few certifying organizations put their stamp of approval on products that meet their own eco-friendly criteria. The organizations — and the standards for products bearing their logo:EcoLogo: Doesn't contain alkylphenol exothylates or glycol ethers, chemicals that cause cancer or harm the reproductive system, or ingredients that can deplete the Earth's ozone layer.Green Seal: Doesn't contain chemicals that cause cancer, harm the reproductive system, irritate the skin or eyes, or persist in the environment. Can contain only a limited amount of phosphates. Packaging must contain recycled materials and be recyclable.Design for the Environment: Was developed in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency to contain less polluting ingredients. Detergents, for example, can't contain nonylphenol ethoxylates
By CleanLink Editorial Staff
As seen in The Los Angeles Times. Consumers seeking a greener clean can start by looking for labels that list all ingredients (not just active ingredients). A few certifying organizations put their stamp of approval on products that meet their own eco-friendly criteria. The organizations — and the standards for products bearing their logo:EcoLogo: Doesn't contain alkylphenol exothylates or glycol ethers, chemicals that cause cancer or harm the reproductive system, or ingredients that can deplete the Earth's ozone layer.Green Seal: Doesn't contain chemicals that cause cancer, harm the reproductive system, irritate the skin or eyes, or persist in the environment. Can contain only a limited amount of phosphates. Packaging must contain recycled materials and be recyclable.Design for the Environment: Was developed in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency to contain less polluting ingredients. Detergents, for example, can't contain nonylphenol ethoxylates
Supprt Green Initiatives
Survey: Consumers Will Pay To Support Green Initiatives
By CleanLink Editorial Staff
The results of a newly released survey commissioned by SCA and conducted by Harris Interactive® show that at a time when consumer spending has dropped in many categories, Americans are willing to pay 17 to 19 percent more for environmentally friendly products and services. “The results of this study demonstrate that American consumer interest in the environment is more than just lip service or a passing inclination,” said Don Lewis, SCA Tissue North America President. “Consumers also showed a high level of knowledge about what constitutes green business products and a desire to support those businesses that practice environmental stewardship æ a fact that carries important implications for our industry,” Lewis added.Nearly half of those surveyed (48 percent) said they make an effort to support businesses that use green products and/or environmentally friendly practices.The survey also found that consumers have a surprisingly high ability to identify the elements that make a restroom green. • energy-efficient light fixtures, identified by 85 percent• low-flow toilets, 79 percent• toilet paper/tissue made of recycled materials, 78 percent• hands-free water faucets/soap dispensers with sensors, 67 percent • hands-free towel dispensers with sensors, 48 percentOverall, 47 percent of those surveyed said they are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products. Specifically:• 64 percent said they would be willing to pay more for a hybrid car.• 63 percent indicated they would spend more for organic, fair trade, or locally sourced food.• 62 percent said they would dig deeper into their wallets for greenorganic cleaning supplies. • 57 percent of those surveyed said they would pay the additional costs for products made from recycled materials.Respondents said they were willing to spend an average of 17-19 percent more for each of these green products.The study was conducted April 10-14, 2008, via a six-question online omnibus poll interviewing a nationwide sample of 2,511 U.S. adults aged 18 years and over. Data was weighted to generate a representative sample of the total U.S. adult population by age, gender and region.
By CleanLink Editorial Staff
The results of a newly released survey commissioned by SCA and conducted by Harris Interactive® show that at a time when consumer spending has dropped in many categories, Americans are willing to pay 17 to 19 percent more for environmentally friendly products and services. “The results of this study demonstrate that American consumer interest in the environment is more than just lip service or a passing inclination,” said Don Lewis, SCA Tissue North America President. “Consumers also showed a high level of knowledge about what constitutes green business products and a desire to support those businesses that practice environmental stewardship æ a fact that carries important implications for our industry,” Lewis added.Nearly half of those surveyed (48 percent) said they make an effort to support businesses that use green products and/or environmentally friendly practices.The survey also found that consumers have a surprisingly high ability to identify the elements that make a restroom green. • energy-efficient light fixtures, identified by 85 percent• low-flow toilets, 79 percent• toilet paper/tissue made of recycled materials, 78 percent• hands-free water faucets/soap dispensers with sensors, 67 percent • hands-free towel dispensers with sensors, 48 percentOverall, 47 percent of those surveyed said they are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products. Specifically:• 64 percent said they would be willing to pay more for a hybrid car.• 63 percent indicated they would spend more for organic, fair trade, or locally sourced food.• 62 percent said they would dig deeper into their wallets for greenorganic cleaning supplies. • 57 percent of those surveyed said they would pay the additional costs for products made from recycled materials.Respondents said they were willing to spend an average of 17-19 percent more for each of these green products.The study was conducted April 10-14, 2008, via a six-question online omnibus poll interviewing a nationwide sample of 2,511 U.S. adults aged 18 years and over. Data was weighted to generate a representative sample of the total U.S. adult population by age, gender and region.
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