Green cleaning is more than just a practice. It affects our everyday lives and impacts the success of a business. As global warming continues to increase yearly, companies are paying more attention to their business’s impact on the planet. Beyond corporate social responsibility initiatives, Vancouver businesses are implementing green cleaning into their daily routines. By switching to eco-friendly cleaning, companies can enhance workplace culture, productivity, health and wellbeing and reduce waste and pollution. Green cleaning can be vague, as every commercial cleaning company has a different meaning. A certified green cleaning business includes sustainable cleaning products and practices and has implemented trackable sustainability goals. Keep the following benefits in mind when considering eco-friendly cleaning.
Contributes to Social Responsibility
Corporate social responsibility is important in today’s society, as the general public is concerned about the health of the future. Businesses that prioritize social responsibility foster healthy workplaces and experience less staff turnover. Examples include participating in philanthropy, implementing ethical labour practices, and considering social, economic, environmental, and cultural factors when conducting everyday business. Green cleaning contributes to corporate social responsibility by reducing a company’s environmental impact and prioritizing human health.
Improves Health & Safety
A healthy office is a happy one. Switching to green cleaning helps eliminate health risks and contributes to a healthier workplace. Eco-friendly cleaning products are designed with non-toxic ingredients and are free from pollutants that can harm waterways and the animals that share them. Using chemical-based cleaners can lead to respiratory illness, chronic allergies and illness, and other long-term health effects. Businesses should limit chemicals or consider cleaning after hours to reduce exposure. Although green cleaning products are safer than chemicals, pet-friendly workplaces should be extra careful when using commercial cleaning products, as not all eco-friendly cleaners are pet-safe.
Builds A Positive Brand Image
A business’s brand is built on trust, rapport, quality, and ethics. Green cleaning may seem like a simple practice, but it plays a role in the bigger picture. By switching to eco-friendly cleaning, a company shows commitment to their staff by providing a sense of purpose/fulfillment. In return, the business establishes staff loyalty and increases work output.
Lowers Costs
Although eco-friendly commercial cleaning services often cost more initially, the long-term savings for a business are exponential. Green cleaning products are purchased in bulk and are highly concentrated. Less product is required when cleaning, as the solution is diluted with water before use. Green cleaning companies use reusable bottles to minimize waste and plastic consumption. Eco-friendly cleaners are gentler on surfaces and cause less wear and tear, reducing the need for repairs or renovation. Eco equipment and green practices help minimize energy and water consumption, making it a cost-effective option for businesses.
Eco From Start to Finish
Clean Green Solutions is committed to maintaining its clients’ businesses without using chemicals. They have ECOLOGO® Certification and are a member of the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC). Clean Green Solutions provides eco-friendly business cleaning services for all your office or commercial cleaning needs. Contact them today to request a free quote for your business.