{"id":22453,"date":"2022-11-21T20:49:09","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T20:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/?p=22453"},"modified":"2025-05-08T20:53:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T20:53:53","slug":"sustainable-cleaning-supplies-why-make-the-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/live-cleaner\/sustainable-cleaning-supplies-why-make-the-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Cleaning Supplies: Why Make the Switch?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/live-cleaner\/9-simple-ways-to-live-a-more-sustainable-lifestyle\/\">how to be more sustainable<\/a>, you can start by opting for more sustainable cleaning supplies. Choosing between conventional cleaning products and more sustainable options can be like trying to decide between taking the stairs or the elevator. You know they\u2019ll both help you achieve the same end result\u2014but the overall impact of the choice can have you scratching your head.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, choosing a\u00a0sustainable cleaner won\u2019t make you as winded as climbing five flights, and the benefits of your choice can extend far beyond your hamstrings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to potentially reducing health risks, cleaning products made with safer ingredients can help minimize your carbon footprint and prevent harmful chemicals from winding up in our ecosystems. With a little sustainable info, you\u2019ll be ready to make the switch from traditional cleaning products to cleaning supplies powered by plants and driven by perfection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><br \/>\nThe Green Clean Revolution<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s easy to assume that sustainable cleaning supplies help protect the planet and are made with plant-based ingredients. But the reality is, when it comes to green cleaning products, understanding what makes a product \u201cgreen\u201d can be more difficult than saying \u201cdipropylene glycol butyl ether\u201d three times fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem? Many companies brand their products as \u201cgreen\u201d without taking the steps necessary to ensure that every ingredient meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency&#8217;s Safer Choice guidelines.<sup>1<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where ECOS comes in. By embodying the core tenets of sustainable manufacturing, we\u2019re helping to put the green back into clean. These tenets include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Climate positivity <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Just because a cleaning product freshens like a summer rain in Georgia <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doesn\u2019t <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mean it embodies climate positivity. True climate positivity starts with the company that produced the cleaning product. Climate-positive companies strive for carbon neutrality, zero waste, and renewable energy. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Clean chemistry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Clean chemistry <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green chemistry. It favors sustainable, biodegradable, and plant-powered ingredients over chemicals with warning labels. Clean chemistry takes into account the lifecycle of a product, not just its intended use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, green cleaning products prioritize human and environmental health alongside premium grime-fighting powers. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3 Reasons to Choose Sustainable Cleaning Supplies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know what makes a cleaning product green, let\u2019s dive into three reasons why sustainable cleaning products should be counted on for counters (and doorknobs, sinks, plates, and pretty much anything you want to sparkle or sanitize).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>#1 They Can Be Better For Your Health<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you clean your home, you\u2019re helping to protect yourself and your family from bacteria and viruses. However, if you\u2019re using conventional cleaning supplies, you may be doing more harm than good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s because many traditional cleaning supplies contain toxic chemicals and volatile organic compounds that are less than clean.<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few of the most common chemical \u201cnasties\u201d include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>1,4-dioxane <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 This chemical is common in many cleaning supplies that rely on ethoxylated surfactants. 1,4-dioxane has been shown to potentially cause cancer and other diseases.<sup>3<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s rarely listed on an ingredients list, making this nasty chemical one of the hardest to spot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Benzenesulfonic acid <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Benzenesulfonic acid is an aromatic organosulfur compound common in many household cleaning products. A strong corrosive, this chemical can be harmful to the eyes and skin.<sup>4<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Dipropylene glycol methyl ether<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 An organic compound found in many cleaning products, dipropylene glycol methyl ether can cause lightheadedness and nausea when inhaled. Studies have also linked this nasty to reproductive health risks.<sup>5<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to these chemicals, many conventional cleaning products contain other neurotoxins and carcinogens that many countries have banned. So if the cleaning products that are supposed to keep you protected actually contain harsh chemicals, it may be time for a switch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to stick with plant-powered cleaning products that kick these nasties to the curb. So, with a\u00a0sustainable cleaning product, you can still get the same cleaning effect but with safer ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><em><strong>Clean Ingredients, Cleaner Health<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If many traditional cleaning products contain nasty chemicals, safer cleaning supplies are known for their plant-powered ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, not all sustainable cleaning products are created equal. For the best of the best, look for products that bear the Safer Choice logo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safer Choice-certified products ensure that every ingredient is the safest in its class. Studies have shown Safer Choice products may be safer than traditional cleaning products\u2014especially when used in large quantities.<sup>6<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><em>Plant-Based Cleaning, Plant-Based Power<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img data-opt-id=1270077940  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22435 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:640\/h:427\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210312_ECOS_PECK_203_EDIT.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:640\/h:427\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210312_ECOS_PECK_203_EDIT-scaled.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1024\/h:683\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210312_ECOS_PECK_203_EDIT-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:768\/h:512\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210312_ECOS_PECK_203_EDIT-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1536\/h:1024\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210312_ECOS_PECK_203_EDIT-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1620\/h:1080\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210312_ECOS_PECK_203_EDIT-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:18\/h:12\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210312_ECOS_PECK_203_EDIT-scaled.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great example of a Safer Choice product that packs the power of plants\u2014not the nefariousness of nasties\u2014is our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/laundry\/hypoallergenic-laundry-detergent-with-enzymes-magnolia-lily\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ECOS Hypoallergenic Laundry Detergent with Enzymes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With cleaning power derived from the sustainable coconut, our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/laundry\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plant-powered laundry detergent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes the following ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cocamidopropyl betaine (cleaning agent)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sodium citrate (water softener)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caprylyl glycol (preservative)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these ingredients might sound highfalutin, they\u2019re actually Safer Choice-approved ingredients and plant-based derivatives designed to clean your clothes safely and effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>#2 They Can Be Better For the Environment\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-opt-id=1918359849  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22434\" src=\"https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:640\/h:427\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210307_ECOS_FORDER_111_EDIT.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:640\/h:427\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210307_ECOS_FORDER_111_EDIT-scaled.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1024\/h:683\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210307_ECOS_FORDER_111_EDIT-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:768\/h:512\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210307_ECOS_FORDER_111_EDIT-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1536\/h:1024\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210307_ECOS_FORDER_111_EDIT-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1620\/h:1080\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210307_ECOS_FORDER_111_EDIT-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:18\/h:12\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210307_ECOS_FORDER_111_EDIT-scaled.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Lorax washed his hands before stroking his bushy yellow beard, he\u2019d use a product like our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/hand-soap\/hypoallergenic-hand-soap-orange-blossom\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ECOS Hypoallergenic Hand Soap<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (while finding a way to work it into a rhyme).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s because our products aren\u2019t just safer for you\u2014they\u2019re also safer for the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only are they made in a more sustainable way, but they also use cleaner ingredients that remove stains without sending toxins down the drain and they\u2019re more concentrated for less water waste. By using ECOS products, you can add to your journey on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/live-cleaner\/how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-4-ways\/\">how to reduce waste<\/a> in your home and community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s dive into two essential components of sustainable cleaning supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><em><strong>Holistic Approaches, Environmental Solutions<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holistic manufacturing takes a product\u2019s full environmental impact into account. These business models look at everything, from the sourcing of ingredients to the product\u2019s final disposal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, what good are sustainable ingredients if the production process turns a community from clean to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">polluted<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making the switch to sustainable cleaning supplies means choosing companies that take the following factors into account:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Water use <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Companies whose production doesn\u2019t harm the environment use minimal amounts of water in the manufacturing process. What\u2019s more, these companies make an effort to restore the water they\u2019ve used in manufacturing through investments in water restoration programs for threatened habitats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Carbon emissions <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Many companies manufacture cleaning products in ways that exacerbate their carbon footprints. Holistic approaches, however, strive to lessen carbon emissions by reducing carbon footprints and relying on renewable energy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Packaging <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Climate-positive companies are always innovating new solutions to product packaging, like using recyclable materials, increasing product concentrations for smaller packaging, and eliminating water altogether to eliminate plastics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/laundry\/laundry-detergent-sheets-lavender-vanilla\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ECOS Liquidless Laundry Detergent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sheets packaged in recyclable paperboard boxes, giving you the same great ECOS laundry detergent in an easy-to-use and easy-to-carry that works great and reduces waste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=735743291  decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22433\" src=\"https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:640\/h:427\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210227_ECOS_MONIQUE_177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:640\/h:427\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210227_ECOS_MONIQUE_177-scaled.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1024\/h:683\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210227_ECOS_MONIQUE_177-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:768\/h:512\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210227_ECOS_MONIQUE_177-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1536\/h:1024\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210227_ECOS_MONIQUE_177-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1620\/h:1080\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210227_ECOS_MONIQUE_177-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:18\/h:12\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210227_ECOS_MONIQUE_177-scaled.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><em>Green Chemicals for a Greener Planet<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies suggest that sustainable cleaning supplies can be much better for the planet than traditional cleaning supplies.<sup>7<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is largely because the best green cleaning products avoid chemicals that harm people and\u00a0 the environment. These decidedly <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unfriendly<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> chemicals include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>VOCs <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 VOCs are toxic chemicals that vaporize and enter the air from traditional cleaning products, disinfectants, air fresheners, aerosol sprays, paints, pesticides, and more. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/indoor-air-quality-iaq\/volatile-organic-compounds-impact-indoor-air-quality\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VOCs can cause <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, dizziness, and skin reactions, or more severely, trigger asthma symptoms or damage the liver, kidneys, or central nervous system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Ammonia <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Ammonia (or ammonium hydroxide) can cause nose and throat irritation, leading to coughing and difficulty breathing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Chlorine Bleach\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Bleach (or sodium hypochlorite) is toxic if inhaled and can cause respiratory, skin and eye irritation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Quats <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Quats<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(or quaternary ammonium cations) are often listed as \u201ccationic surfactant\u201d or \u201cbenzalkonium chloride,\u201d can cause wide-ranging health concerns from lung and skin irritation to reproductive issues and are a known asthma contributor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of choosing cleaning products filled with eco-enemies, use plant-based cleaning products that go easy on the planet and your health<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>#3 They Can Be Better for Your Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many sustainable companies strive to make the world a better place through their environmental impact. But some take it a step further and support initiatives that can directly benefit your community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These social and environmental impact initiatives could include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Environmental advocacy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Without successful environmental lobbying, convincing leaders to take action for our planet would be as slow as molasses. That\u2019s because environmental lobbyists help pass bills fighting for regulations on air pollution, deforestation, water use, and other environmental issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ingredient transparency <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 You might not realize that there\u2019s no federal requirement for companies that make claiming products to disclose their ingredients. Sustainable companies not only disclose their ingredients right on the label, they fight for legislation that would require all cleaning products to list their ingredients &#8211; so you can know what you\u2019re bringing into your home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Green science investments <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 If the future is green, the science needs to be greener. Look for sustainable cleaning companies that have a record of investing in green science programs, mentoring the next generation of green chemists, and advising companies on green initiatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making the switch to sustainable cleaning supplies means directly supporting these initiatives. That way you can rest easy knowing that you\u2019ve helped clean up your community and our world with each clean shirt.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Switch to a Better, Cleaner Future With ECOS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-opt-id=675519630  decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22455\" src=\"https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:640\/h:640\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Plastic-Free-Sheets-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:640\/h:640\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Plastic-Free-Sheets-3-scaled.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1024\/h:1024\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Plastic-Free-Sheets-3-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:320\/h:320\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Plastic-Free-Sheets-3-scaled.jpg 320w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:768\/h:768\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Plastic-Free-Sheets-3-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1080\/h:1080\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Plastic-Free-Sheets-3-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:1080\/h:1080\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Plastic-Free-Sheets-3-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mlcvmo0gntjk.i.optimole.com\/cb:ICH-.67306\/w:12\/h:12\/q:90\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Plastic-Free-Sheets-3-scaled.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/our-story\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable cleaning products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be found in many forms, from dish soaps and laundry detergents to bathroom cleaners. So, switching to sustainable cleaning supplies is one of the best moves you can make for yourself, your family, your community, and the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to providing safer cleaning power, green cleaning products promote climate positivity. They also embody the social and environmental initiatives that help make the world a greener, cleaner place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For over 50 years, ECOS has made cleaning safer for you and the environment. That\u2019s why we were named the 2022 EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year, and it\u2019s why we\u2019re committed to safer cleaning for generations to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6>\u00a0<\/h6>\n<h6>\u00a0<\/h6>\n<h6>\u00a0<\/h6>\n<h6><b>Sources:\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,4-Dioxane<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/topics\/1-4-dioxane\/default.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/topics\/1-4-dioxane\/default.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumer Products Ingredients Database. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPA Safer Choice Ingredient<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.productingredients.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.productingredients.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying Greener Cleaning Products<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/greenerproducts\/identifying-greener-cleaning-products\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/greenerproducts\/identifying-greener-cleaning-products<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturwissenschaften. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerosols and environmental pollution<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19727639\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19727639\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Health.. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hazardous substances in frequently used professional cleaning products<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4096065\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4096065\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Journal of Industrial Medicine. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional and environmentally preferable cleaning product exposure and health symptoms in custodians<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4976595\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4976595\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey Department of Health. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet-Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/eoh\/rtkweb\/documents\/fs\/0804.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/eoh\/rtkweb\/documents\/fs\/0804.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PUBCHEM. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benzenesulfonic acid<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/compound\/Benzenesulfonic-acid#section=Safety-and-Hazards&amp;fullscreen=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/compound\/Benzenesulfonic-acid#section=Safety-and-Hazards&amp;fullscreen=true<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLOS One. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning Products, Environmental Awareness and Risk Perception in M\u00e9rida, Mexico<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3751835\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3751835\/<\/span><\/a><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to learning how to be more sustainable, you can start by opting for more sustainable cleaning supplies. Choosing between conventional cleaning products and more sustainable options can be like trying to decide between taking the stairs or the elevator. You know they\u2019ll both help you achieve the same end result\u2014but the overall impact of the choice can have you scratching your head.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":22438,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[525],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-environment"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22453","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22453"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22453\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26789,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22453\/revisions\/26789"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}