As the cleaning industry and public prizes environmental sustainability more and more, companies should take care to avoid greenwashing (the practice of making misleading or unsubstantiated claims about the environmental benefits of a product, service, or practice) because it can damage their reputation, lead to regulatory penalties, and undermine genuine sustainability efforts.

Looking for products certified by reputable third-party organizations such as Green Seal, EcoLogo, or OMRI can ensure that the products meet specific environmental standards.

In an article published in Environment + Energy Leader, take a look at some other truly green alternatives and how companies can integrate them into their operations without incurring hefty costs.