Articles by:  Stephen Ashkin

Stephen P. Ashkin is the president of The Ashkin Group, a consulting firm specializing in Greening the cleaning industry, and the founder and CEO of Green 2 Sustainable (fka Sustainability Dashboard Tools), which helps facilities monitor and measure their use of natural resources. He is known as the “father of Green Cleaning” and the professional cleaning industries leading advocate promoting sustainability. He is also coauthor of both The Business of Green Cleaning and Green Cleaning for Dummies. LinkedIn
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Ashkin answers the question: Are we cooked?

“A world of worsening food shortages and wildfires … as soon as 2040, a period well within the lifetime of much of the global population.”

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Making this ISSA’s most sustainable trade show ever

Trade shows generate an estimated 600,000 tons of waste. Transporting attendees and exhibitors requires tremendous amounts of fuel, electricity, and water.

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EPA encourages purchasing green certified products

One of the most effective ways to create a healthy school environment is to improve everyday maintenance to keep school facilities clean and running smoothly and safely.

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Seven cost saving sustainability ideas for 2018

Cost savings is fast becoming one of the key reasons businesses now adopt sustainability programs.

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Key steps to get a corporate social responsibility program going

CSR primarily involves developing ways to give back to a community.

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Green Apple Day of Service Project Now Benefits Nearly 311,000 Students

Goal: Protect the Health and Safety of One Million Kids

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LEED Updates Impact This Winter’s De-icers

Many of the de-icers [AB1] that previously met LEED requirements are no longer permissible.

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Addressing the Missing Component in American Schools: Cleaning

Creating clean and healthy learning environments for students and staff is a necessary first step to giving our children a world-class education.

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Green Product Selection Stagnant

Study: Certification and Brand Reputation Play Larger Role in Product Selection

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How Health Care Could Go Green

A roadmap for cleaning businesses and facilities environmental departments interested in developing a green cleaning program.

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