Stephen P. Ashkin

Sustainability is an idea whose time has come. ISSA is calling for volunteers, particularly those who have technical expertise and a passion for sustainability, to join its Sustainability Committee. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference within the industry and contribute to a better world.

You might have already heard of “hygiene theater”—when actions that appear to reduce health risks are actually just for show. Similarly, “sustainability theater” claims to be effective, but in reality does little to reduce the risk of harm to the environment.

For the cleaning industry, it may be important to define sustainability using business-oriented terms—terms that connect the operational strategy and tactics directly to the long-term guiding framework of a business.

Don't leave a large environmental footprint when you attend ISSA Show North America 2022. Learn some easy and fun tips to help you tread more lightly when traveling.

As green cleaning began to change the landscape of the cleaning industry 30 years ago, today sustainability is poised to be the “disruptor” of our industry.

It’s time to spotlight your facility’s contributions to a cleaner, safer, and healthier planet.

Historically, we have based cleaning performance on appearance, but this method has serious limitations because what looks clean may not be clean at all.

As businesses around the world take notice of their carbon footprint, sustainability has quickly become an important investment and commitment focus for companies across all industries, including the cleaning industry.

USGBC members will vote on the these changes to LEED cleaning credits in 2021.

We can focus on handwashing and cleaning high-touch surfaces, but how do we know we are actually cleaning thoroughly for health?

As we move beyond COVID-19, let’s take these five reminders with us to help create healthy buildings for the future.

High-performing facilities must follow these critical lessons to maintain not only a healthy building, but also a healthy bottom line.