A Green Timeline

1962 1963 1970 1970 1970 1971 1973 1977

1962 Silent Spring, a novel by Rachel Carson, exposed the hazards of the pesticide DDT. Carson’s book is seen as a turning point in environmental history because it opened a national dialog about the relationship between people and nature.

1963 The Senate Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution was created. U.S. Congress passed the Clean Air Act with $95 million for study and cleanup at local, state, and federal levels.

1970 Earth Day was conceived by Senator Gaylord Nelson after taking a trip to Santa Barbara, California after a horrific oil spill. He was so outraged by what he saw; he went back to Washington, D.C. and passed a bill that designated April 22 as a national day to celebrate the earth. The first Earth Day, in 1970, had participants in two thousand colleges, ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and in hundreds of communities across the United States.

1970 Congress created Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was signed by President Richard M. Nixon on December 29, 1970. OSHA aims to ensure worker safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.

1970 The White House and Congress worked together to establish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the growing public demand for cleaner water, air, and land.

1971 A handful of determined activists leased a small fishing vessel, called the “Phyllis Cormack”, and set sail from Vancouver for Amchitka Island in Alaska. Their mission was to protest U.S. nuclear testing off the coast of Alaska with a brave act of defiance. This organization was later named Greenpeace and continues the mission of using peaceful action to expose global environmental problems.

1973 The oil crisis began when members of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) announced that they would no longer ship petroleum to nations that had supported Israel in its conflict with Syria and Egypt. Crude oil quadrupled in price by 1974. The energy crisis led to greater interest in renewable energy, especially wood fuel and spurred research in solar and wind power.

1977 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) was created by President Jimmy Carter. The Department of Energy is responsible for nuclear safety, energy conservation, energy related research, radioactive waste disposal, and domestic energy production.

A Green Timeline

1962 1963 1970 1970 1970 1971 1973 1977

1962 Silent Spring, a novel by Rachel Carson, exposed the hazards of the pesticide DDT. Carson’s book is seen as a turning point in environmental history because it opened a national dialog about the relationship between people and nature.

1963 The Senate Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution was created. U.S. Congress passed the Clean Air Act with $95 million for study and cleanup at local, state, and federal levels.

1970 Earth Day was conceived by Senator Gaylord Nelson after taking a trip to Santa Barbara, California after a horrific oil spill. He was so outraged by what he saw; he went back to Washington, D.C. and passed a bill that designated April 22 as a national day to celebrate the earth. The first Earth Day, in 1970, had participants in two thousand colleges, ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and in hundreds of communities across the United States.

1970 Congress created Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was signed by President Richard M. Nixon on December 29, 1970. OSHA aims to ensure worker safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.

1970 The White House and Congress worked together to establish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the growing public demand for cleaner water, air, and land.

1971 A handful of determined activists leased a small fishing vessel, called the “Phyllis Cormack”, and set sail from Vancouver for Amchitka Island in Alaska. Their mission was to protest U.S. nuclear testing off the coast of Alaska with a brave act of defiance. This organization was later named Greenpeace and continues the mission of using peaceful action to expose global environmental problems.

1973 The oil crisis began when members of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) announced that they would no longer ship petroleum to nations that had supported Israel in its conflict with Syria and Egypt. Crude oil quadrupled in price by 1974. The energy crisis led to greater interest in renewable energy, especially wood fuel and spurred research in solar and wind power.

1977 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) was created by President Jimmy Carter. The Department of Energy is responsible for nuclear safety, energy conservation, energy related research, radioactive waste disposal, and domestic energy production.

1962 Silent Spring, a novel by Rachel Carson, exposed the hazards of the pesticide DDT. Carson’s book is seen as a turning point in environmental history because it opened a national dialog about the relationship between people and nature.

A Green Timeline

1962 1963 1970 1970 1970 1971 1973 1977

1962 Silent Spring, a novel by Rachel Carson, exposed the hazards of the pesticide DDT. Carson’s book is seen as a turning point in environmental history because it opened a national dialog about the relationship between people and nature.

1963 The Senate Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution was created. U.S. Congress passed the Clean Air Act with $95 million for study and cleanup at local, state, and federal levels.

1970 Earth Day was conceived by Senator Gaylord Nelson after taking a trip to Santa Barbara, California after a horrific oil spill. He was so outraged by what he saw; he went back to Washington, D.C. and passed a bill that designated April 22 as a national day to celebrate the earth. The first Earth Day, in 1970, had participants in two thousand colleges, ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and in hundreds of communities across the United States.

1970 Congress created Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was signed by President Richard M. Nixon on December 29, 1970. OSHA aims to ensure worker safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.

1970 The White House and Congress worked together to establish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the growing public demand for cleaner water, air, and land.

1971 A handful of determined activists leased a small fishing vessel, called the “Phyllis Cormack”, and set sail from Vancouver for Amchitka Island in Alaska. Their mission was to protest U.S. nuclear testing off the coast of Alaska with a brave act of defiance. This organization was later named Greenpeace and continues the mission of using peaceful action to expose global environmental problems.

1973 The oil crisis began when members of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) announced that they would no longer ship petroleum to nations that had supported Israel in its conflict with Syria and Egypt. Crude oil quadrupled in price by 1974. The energy crisis led to greater interest in renewable energy, especially wood fuel and spurred research in solar and wind power.

1977 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) was created by President Jimmy Carter. The Department of Energy is responsible for nuclear safety, energy conservation, energy related research, radioactive waste disposal, and domestic energy production.

1963 The Senate Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution was created. U.S. Congress passed the Clean Air Act with $95 million for study and cleanup at local, state, and federal levels.

A Green Timeline

1962 1963 1970 1970 1970 1971 1973 1977

1962 Silent Spring, a novel by Rachel Carson, exposed the hazards of the pesticide DDT. Carson’s book is seen as a turning point in environmental history because it opened a national dialog about the relationship between people and nature.

1963 The Senate Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution was created. U.S. Congress passed the Clean Air Act with $95 million for study and cleanup at local, state, and federal levels.

1970 Earth Day was conceived by Senator Gaylord Nelson after taking a trip to Santa Barbara, California after a horrific oil spill. He was so outraged by what he saw; he went back to Washington, D.C. and passed a bill that designated April 22 as a national day to celebrate the earth. The first Earth Day, in 1970, had participants in two thousand colleges, ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and in hundreds of communities across the United States.

1970 Congress created Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was signed by President Richard M. Nixon on December 29, 1970. OSHA aims to ensure worker safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.

1970 The White House and Congress worked together to establish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the growing public demand for cleaner water, air, and land.

1971 A handful of determined activists leased a small fishing vessel, called the “Phyllis Cormack”, and set sail from Vancouver for Amchitka Island in Alaska. Their mission was to protest U.S. nuclear testing off the coast of Alaska with a brave act of defiance. This organization was later named Greenpeace and continues the mission of using peaceful action to expose global environmental problems.

1973 The oil crisis began when members of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) announced that they would no longer ship petroleum to nations that had supported Israel in its conflict with Syria and Egypt. Crude oil quadrupled in price by 1974. The energy crisis led to greater interest in renewable energy, especially wood fuel and spurred research in solar and wind power.

1977 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) was created by President Jimmy Carter. The Department of Energy is responsible for nuclear safety, energy conservation, energy related research, radioactive waste disposal, and domestic energy production.

1970 Earth Day was conceived by Senator Gaylord Nelson after taking a trip to Santa Barbara, California after a horrific oil spill. He was so outraged by what he saw; he went back to Washington, D.C. and passed a bill that designated April 22 as a national day to celebrate the earth. The first Earth Day, in 1970, had participants in two thousand colleges, ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and in hundreds of communities across the United States.

A Green Timeline

1962 1963 1970 1970 1970 1971 1973 1977

1962 Silent Spring, a novel by Rachel Carson, exposed the hazards of the pesticide DDT. Carson’s book is seen as a turning point in environmental history because it opened a national dialog about the relationship between people and nature.

1963 The Senate Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution was created. U.S. Congress passed the Clean Air Act with $95 million for study and cleanup at local, state, and federal levels.

1970 Earth Day was conceived by Senator Gaylord Nelson after taking a trip to Santa Barbara, California after a horrific oil spill. He was so outraged by what he saw; he went back to Washington, D.C. and passed a bill that designated April 22 as a national day to celebrate the earth. The first Earth Day, in 1970, had participants in two thousand colleges, ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and in hundreds of communities across the United States.

1970 Congress created Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was signed by President Richard M. Nixon on December 29, 1970. OSHA aims to ensure worker safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.

1970 The White House and Congress worked together to establish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the growing public demand for cleaner water, air, and land.

1971 A handful of determined activists leased a small fishing vessel, called the “Phyllis Cormack”, and set sail from Vancouver for Amchitka Island in Alaska. Their mission was to protest U.S. nuclear testing off the coast of Alaska with a brave act of defiance. This organization was later named Greenpeace and continues the mission of using peaceful action to expose global environmental problems.

1973 The oil crisis began when members of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) announced that they would no longer ship petroleum to nations that had supported Israel in its conflict with Syria and Egypt. Crude oil quadrupled in price by 1974. The energy crisis led to greater interest in renewable energy, especially wood fuel and spurred research in solar and wind power.

1977 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) was created by President Jimmy Carter. The Department of Energy is responsible for nuclear safety, energy conservation, energy related research, radioactive waste disposal, and domestic energy production.

1970 Congress created Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was signed by President Richard M. Nixon on December 29, 1970. OSHA aims to ensure worker safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.

A Green Timeline

1962 1963 1970 1970 1970 1971 1973 1977

1962 Silent Spring, a novel by Rachel Carson, exposed the hazards of the pesticide DDT. Carson’s book is seen as a turning point in environmental history because it opened a national dialog about the relationship between people and nature.

1963 The Senate Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution was created. U.S. Congress passed the Clean Air Act with $95 million for study and cleanup at local, state, and federal levels.

1970 Earth Day was conceived by Senator Gaylord Nelson after taking a trip to Santa Barbara, California after a horrific oil spill. He was so outraged by what he saw; he went back to Washington, D.C. and passed a bill that designated April 22 as a national day to celebrate the earth. The first Earth Day, in 1970, had participants in two thousand colleges, ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and in hundreds of communities across the United States.

1970 Congress created Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was signed by President Richard M. Nixon on December 29, 1970. OSHA aims to ensure worker safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.

1970 The White House and Congress worked together to establish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the growing public demand for cleaner water, air, and land.

1971 A handful of determined activists leased a small fishing vessel, called the “Phyllis Cormack”, and set sail from Vancouver for Amchitka Island in Alaska. Their mission was to protest U.S. nuclear testing off the coast of Alaska with a brave act of defiance. This organization was later named Greenpeace and continues the mission of using peaceful action to expose global environmental problems.

1973 The oil crisis began when members of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) announced that they would no longer ship petroleum to nations that had supported Israel in its conflict with Syria and Egypt. Crude oil quadrupled in price by 1974. The energy crisis led to greater interest in renewable energy, especially wood fuel and spurred research in solar and wind power.

1977 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) was created by President Jimmy Carter. The Department of Energy is responsible for nuclear safety, energy conservation, energy related research, radioactive waste disposal, and domestic energy production.

1970 The White House and Congress worked together to establish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the growing public demand for cleaner water, air, and land.

A Green Timeline

1962 1963 1970 1970 1970 1971 1973 1977

1962 Silent Spring, a novel by Rachel Carson, exposed the hazards of the pesticide DDT. Carson’s book is seen as a turning point in environmental history because it opened a national dialog about the relationship between people and nature.

1963 The Senate Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution was created. U.S. Congress passed the Clean Air Act with $95 million for study and cleanup at local, state, and federal levels.

1970 Earth Day was conceived by Senator Gaylord Nelson after taking a trip to Santa Barbara, California after a horrific oil spill. He was so outraged by what he saw; he went back to Washington, D.C. and passed a bill that designated April 22 as a national day to celebrate the earth. The first Earth Day, in 1970, had participants in two thousand colleges, ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and in hundreds of communities across the United States.

1970 Congress created Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was signed by President Richard M. Nixon on December 29, 1970. OSHA aims to ensure worker safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.

1970 The White House and Congress worked together to establish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the growing public demand for cleaner water, air, and land.

1971 A handful of determined activists leased a small fishing vessel, called the “Phyllis Cormack”, and set sail from Vancouver for Amchitka Island in Alaska. Their mission was to protest U.S. nuclear testing off the coast of Alaska with a brave act of defiance. This organization was later named Greenpeace and continues the mission of using peaceful action to expose global environmental problems.

1973 The oil crisis began when members of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) announced that they would no longer ship petroleum to nations that had supported Israel in its conflict with Syria and Egypt. Crude oil quadrupled in price by 1974. The energy crisis led to greater interest in renewable energy, especially wood fuel and spurred research in solar and wind power.

1977 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) was created by President Jimmy Carter. The Department of Energy is responsible for nuclear safety, energy conservation, energy related research, radioactive waste disposal, and domestic energy production.

1971 A handful of determined activists leased a small fishing vessel, called the “Phyllis Cormack”, and set sail from Vancouver for Amchitka Island in Alaska. Their mission was to protest U.S. nuclear testing off the coast of Alaska with a brave act of defiance. This organization was later named Greenpeace and continues the mission of using peaceful action to expose global environmental problems.

A Green Timeline

1962 1962 1970 1970 1970 1971 1973 1977

1962 Silent Spring, a novel by Rachel Carson, exposed the hazards of the pesticide DDT. Carson’s book is seen as a turning point in environmental history because it opened a national dialog about the relationship between people and nature.

1963 The Senate Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution was created. U.S. Congress passed the Clean Air Act with $95 million for study and cleanup at local, state, and federal levels.

1970 Earth Day was conceived by Senator Gaylord Nelson after taking a trip to Santa Barbara, California after a horrific oil spill. He was so outraged by what he saw; he went back to Washington, D.C. and passed a bill that designated April 22 as a national day to celebrate the earth. The first Earth Day, in 1970, had participants in two thousand colleges, ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and in hundreds of communities across the United States.

1970 Congress created Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was signed by President Richard M. Nixon on December 29, 1970. OSHA aims to ensure worker safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.

1970 The White House and Congress worked together to establish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the growing public demand for cleaner water, air, and land.

1971 A handful of determined activists leased a small fishing vessel, called the “Phyllis Cormack”, and set sail from Vancouver for Amchitka Island in Alaska. Their mission was to protest U.S. nuclear testing off the coast of Alaska with a brave act of defiance. This organization was later named Greenpeace and continues the mission of using peaceful action to expose global environmental problems.

1973 The oil crisis began when members of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) announced that they would no longer ship petroleum to nations that had supported Israel in its conflict with Syria and Egypt. Crude oil quadrupled in price by 1974. The energy crisis led to greater interest in renewable energy, especially wood fuel and spurred research in solar and wind power.

1977 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) was created by President Jimmy Carter. The Department of Energy is responsible for nuclear safety, energy conservation, energy related research, radioactive waste disposal, and domestic energy production.

1973 The oil crisis began when members of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) announced that they would no longer ship petroleum to nations that had supported Israel in its conflict with Syria and Egypt. Crude oil quadrupled in price by 1974. The energy crisis led to greater interest in renewable energy, especially wood fuel and spurred research in solar and wind power.

A Green Timeline

1962 1963 1970 1970 1970 1971 1973 1977

1962 Silent Spring, a novel by Rachel Carson, exposed the hazards of the pesticide DDT. Carson’s book is seen as a turning point in environmental history because it opened a national dialog about the relationship between people and nature.

1963 The Senate Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution was created. U.S. Congress passed the Clean Air Act with $95 million for study and cleanup at local, state, and federal levels.

1970 Earth Day was conceived by Senator Gaylord Nelson after taking a trip to Santa Barbara, California after a horrific oil spill. He was so outraged by what he saw; he went back to Washington, D.C. and passed a bill that designated April 22 as a national day to celebrate the earth. The first Earth Day, in 1970, had participants in two thousand colleges, ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and in hundreds of communities across the United States.

1970 Congress created Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was signed by President Richard M. Nixon on December 29, 1970. OSHA aims to ensure worker safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.

1970 The White House and Congress worked together to establish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the growing public demand for cleaner water, air, and land.

1971 A handful of determined activists leased a small fishing vessel, called the “Phyllis Cormack”, and set sail from Vancouver for Amchitka Island in Alaska. Their mission was to protest U.S. nuclear testing off the coast of Alaska with a brave act of defiance. This organization was later named Greenpeace and continues the mission of using peaceful action to expose global environmental problems.

1973 The oil crisis began when members of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) announced that they would no longer ship petroleum to nations that had supported Israel in its conflict with Syria and Egypt. Crude oil quadrupled in price by 1974. The energy crisis led to greater interest in renewable energy, especially wood fuel and spurred research in solar and wind power.

1977 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) was created by President Jimmy Carter. The Department of Energy is responsible for nuclear safety, energy conservation, energy related research, radioactive waste disposal, and domestic energy production.

1977 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) was created by President Jimmy Carter. The Department of Energy is responsible for nuclear safety, energy

conservation, energy related research, radioactive waste disposal, and domestic energy production.

A Green Timeline

1980 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 19931980 “Superfund” legislation, also known as CERCLA: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, directs the EPA to clean up abandoned toxic waste dumps. The Superfund law was created to protect people, families, communities and others from heavily contaminated toxic waste sites that have been abandoned

1986 On May 26 OSHA began requiring MSDSs for hazardous materials. Under this ruling, MSDSs were required for all shipments of hazardous chemicals leaving the manufacturer’s workplace and from all importers of such on all shipments. Distributors and employers were to comply as of that same date.

1987 The Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed by 24 countries. The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion.

1988 The Environmental Choice Program (ECP) was established in Canada. The ECP provides a market incentive to manufacturers and suppliers of environmentally preferable products and services, and helps consumers identify products and services that are less harmful to man and the environment.

1989 Green Seal® was founded. An independent, nonprofit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion.

1990 The Pollution Prevention Act was passed. It established a national policy to prevent or reduce pollution at its source.

1991 & 1992 Green Seal® issued its first environmental standards in 1991-92, and the first product certifications were completed in 1992.

1993 The Cleaning Products Pilot Project (CPPP) was established to identify cleaning products with reduced human health and safety impacts for use in Federal buildings. CPPP is a cooperative interagency effort between the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a framework for identifying and comparing environmentally preferable commercial cleaning products.

1980 “Superfund” legislation, also known as CERCLA: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, directs the EPA to clean up abandoned toxic waste dumps. The Superfund law was created to protect people, families, communities and others from heavily contaminated toxic waste sites that have been abandoned

A Green Timeline

1980 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 19931980 “Superfund” legislation, also known as CERCLA: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, directs the EPA to clean up abandoned toxic waste dumps. The Superfund law was created to protect people, families, communities and others from heavily contaminated toxic waste sites that have been abandoned

1986 On May 26 OSHA began requiring MSDSs for hazardous materials. Under this ruling, MSDSs were required for all shipments of hazardous chemicals leaving the manufacturer’s workplace and from all importers of such on all shipments. Distributors and employers were to comply as of that same date.

1987 The Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed by 24 countries. The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion.

1988 The Environmental Choice Program (ECP) was established in Canada. The ECP provides a market incentive to manufacturers and suppliers of environmentally preferable products and services, and helps consumers identify products and services that are less harmful to man and the environment.

1989 Green Seal® was founded. An independent, nonprofit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion.

1990 The Pollution Prevention Act was passed. It established a national policy to prevent or reduce pollution at its source.

1991 & 1992 Green Seal® issued its first environmental standards in 1991-92, and the first product certifications were completed in 1992.

1993 The Cleaning Products Pilot Project (CPPP) was established to identify cleaning products with reduced human health and safety impacts for use in Federal buildings. CPPP is a cooperative interagency effort between the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a framework for identifying and comparing environmentally preferable commercial cleaning products.

1986 On May 26 OSHA began requiring MSDSs for hazardous materials. Under this ruling, MSDSs were required for all shipments of hazardous chemicals leaving the manufacturer’s workplace and from all importers of such on all shipments. Distributors and employers were to comply as of that same date.

A Green Timeline

1980 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 19931980 “Superfund” legislation, also known as CERCLA: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, directs the EPA to clean up abandoned toxic waste dumps. The Superfund law was created to protect people, families, communities and others from heavily contaminated toxic waste sites that have been abandoned

1986 On May 26 OSHA began requiring MSDSs for hazardous materials. Under this ruling, MSDSs were required for all shipments of hazardous chemicals leaving the manufacturer’s workplace and from all importers of such on all shipments. Distributors and employers were to comply as of that same date.

1987 The Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed by 24 countries. The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion.

1988 The Environmental Choice Program (ECP) was established in Canada. The ECP provides a market incentive to manufacturers and suppliers of environmentally preferable products and services, and helps consumers identify products and services that are less harmful to man and the environment.

1989 Green Seal® was founded. An independent, nonprofit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion.

1990 The Pollution Prevention Act was passed. It established a national policy to prevent or reduce pollution at its source.

1991 & 1992 Green Seal® issued its first environmental standards in 1991-92, and the first product certifications were completed in 1992.

1993 The Cleaning Products Pilot Project (CPPP) was established to identify cleaning products with reduced human health and safety impacts for use in Federal buildings. CPPP is a cooperative interagency effort between the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a framework for identifying and comparing environmentally preferable commercial cleaning products.

1987 The Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed by 24 countries. The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion.

A Green Timeline

1980 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 19931980 “Superfund” legislation, also known as CERCLA: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, directs the EPA to clean up abandoned toxic waste dumps. The Superfund law was created to protect people, families, communities and others from heavily contaminated toxic waste sites that have been abandoned

1986 On May 26 OSHA began requiring MSDSs for hazardous materials. Under this ruling, MSDSs were required for all shipments of hazardous chemicals leaving the manufacturer’s workplace and from all importers of such on all shipments. Distributors and employers were to comply as of that same date.

1987 The Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed by 24 countries. The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion.

1988 The Environmental Choice Program (ECP) was established in Canada. The ECP provides a market incentive to manufacturers and suppliers of environmentally preferable products and services, and helps consumers identify products and services that are less harmful to man and the environment.

1989 Green Seal® was founded. An independent, nonprofit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion.

1990 The Pollution Prevention Act was passed. It established a national policy to prevent or reduce pollution at its source.

1991 & 1992 Green Seal® issued its first environmental standards in 1991-92, and the first product certifications were completed in 1992.

1993 The Cleaning Products Pilot Project (CPPP) was established to identify cleaning products with reduced human health and safety impacts for use in Federal buildings. CPPP is a cooperative interagency effort between the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a framework for identifying and comparing environmentally preferable commercial cleaning products.

1988 The Environmental Choice Program (ECP) was established in Canada. The ECP provides a market incentive to manufacturers and suppliers of environmentally preferable products and services, and helps consumers identify products and services that are less harmful to man and the environment.

A Green Timeline

1980 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 19931980 “Superfund” legislation, also known as CERCLA: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, directs the EPA to clean up abandoned toxic waste dumps. The Superfund law was created to protect people, families, communities and others from heavily contaminated toxic waste sites that have been abandoned

1986 On May 26 OSHA began requiring MSDSs for hazardous materials. Under this ruling, MSDSs were required for all shipments of hazardous chemicals leaving the manufacturer’s workplace and from all importers of such on all shipments. Distributors and employers were to comply as of that same date.

1987 The Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed by 24 countries. The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion.

1988 The Environmental Choice Program (ECP) was established in Canada. The ECP provides a market incentive to manufacturers and suppliers of environmentally preferable products and services, and helps consumers identify products and services that are less harmful to man and the environment.

1989 Green Seal® was founded. An independent, nonprofit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion.

1990 The Pollution Prevention Act was passed. It established a national policy to prevent or reduce pollution at its source.

1991 & 1992 Green Seal® issued its first environmental standards in 1991-92, and the first product certifications were completed in 1992.

1993 The Cleaning Products Pilot Project (CPPP) was established to identify cleaning products with reduced human health and safety impacts for use in Federal buildings. CPPP is a cooperative interagency effort between the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a framework for identifying and comparing environmentally preferable commercial cleaning products.

1989 Green Seal® was founded. An independent, nonprofit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion.

A Green Timeline

1980 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 19931980 “Superfund” legislation, also known as CERCLA: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, directs the EPA to clean up abandoned toxic waste dumps. The Superfund law was created to protect people, families, communities and others from heavily contaminated toxic waste sites that have been abandoned

1986 On May 26 OSHA began requiring MSDSs for hazardous materials. Under this ruling, MSDSs were required for all shipments of hazardous chemicals leaving the manufacturer’s workplace and from all importers of such on all shipments. Distributors and employers were to comply as of that same date.

1987 The Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed by 24 countries. The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion.

1988 The Environmental Choice Program (ECP) was established in Canada. The ECP provides a market incentive to manufacturers and suppliers of environmentally preferable products and services, and helps consumers identify products and services that are less harmful to man and the environment.

1989 Green Seal® was founded. An independent, nonprofit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion.

1990 The Pollution Prevention Act was passed. It established a national policy to prevent or reduce pollution at its source.

1991 & 1992 Green Seal® issued its first environmental standards in 1991-92, and the first product certifications were completed in 1992.

1993 The Cleaning Products Pilot Project (CPPP) was established to identify cleaning products with reduced human health and safety impacts for use in Federal buildings. CPPP is a cooperative interagency effort between the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a framework for identifying and comparing environmentally preferable commercial cleaning products.

1990 The Pollution Prevention Act was passed. It established a national policy to prevent or reduce pollution at its source.

A Green Timeline

1980 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 19931980 “Superfund” legislation, also known as CERCLA: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, directs the EPA to clean up abandoned toxic waste dumps. The Superfund law was created to protect people, families, communities and others from heavily contaminated toxic waste sites that have been abandoned

1986 On May 26 OSHA began requiring MSDSs for hazardous materials. Under this ruling, MSDSs were required for all shipments of hazardous chemicals leaving the manufacturer’s workplace and from all importers of such on all shipments. Distributors and employers were to comply as of that same date.

1987 The Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed by 24 countries. The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion.

1988 The Environmental Choice Program (ECP) was established in Canada. The ECP provides a market incentive to manufacturers and suppliers of environmentally preferable products and services, and helps consumers identify products and services that are less harmful to man and the environment.

1989 Green Seal® was founded. An independent, nonprofit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion.

1990 The Pollution Prevention Act was passed. It established a national policy to prevent or reduce pollution at its source.

1991 & 1992 Green Seal® issued its first environmental standards in 1991-92, and the first product certifications were completed in 1992.

1993 The Cleaning Products Pilot Project (CPPP) was established to identify cleaning products with reduced human health and safety impacts for use in Federal buildings. CPPP is a cooperative interagency effort between the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a framework for identifying and comparing environmentally preferable commercial cleaning products.

1991 & 1992 Green Seal® issued its first environmental standards in 1991-92, and the first product certifications were completed in 1992.

A Green Timeline

1980 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 19931980 “Superfund” legislation, also known as CERCLA: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, directs the EPA to clean up abandoned toxic waste dumps. The Superfund law was created to protect people, families, communities and others from heavily contaminated toxic waste sites that have been abandoned

1986 On May 26 OSHA began requiring MSDSs for hazardous materials. Under this ruling, MSDSs were required for all shipments of hazardous chemicals leaving the manufacturer’s workplace and from all importers of such on all shipments. Distributors and employers were to comply as of that same date.

1987 The Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed by 24 countries. The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion.

1988 The Environmental Choice Program (ECP) was established in Canada. The ECP provides a market incentive to manufacturers and suppliers of environmentally preferable products and services, and helps consumers identify products and services that are less harmful to man and the environment.

1989 Green Seal® was founded. An independent, nonprofit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion.

1990 The Pollution Prevention Act was passed. It established a national policy to prevent or reduce pollution at its source.

1991 & 1992 Green Seal® issued its first environmental standards in 1991-92, and the first product certifications were completed in 1992.

1993 The Cleaning Products Pilot Project (CPPP) was established to identify cleaning products with reduced human health and safety impacts for use in Federal buildings. CPPP is a cooperative interagency effort between the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a framework for identifying and comparing environmentally preferable commercial cleaning products.

1993 The Cleaning Products Pilot Project (CPPP) was established to identify cleaning products with reduced human health and safety impacts for use in Federal buildings. CPPP is a cooperative interagency effort between the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a framework for identifying and comparing environmentally preferable commercial cleaning products.

A Green Timeline

1993 1994 2000 2000 2002 2003 2004 20041993 The US Green Building Council (USGBC) was founded to reduce environmental impact and to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

1994 OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 was created to ensure that information concerning the hazards of chemicals is communicated to employers and employees.

2000 Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13148: Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management. This Executive Order expands the scope of Executive Order 13101. It required compliance by December 31, 2006.

2000 Green Seal issued GS-37 Standard: Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Products. This standard is intended for routine cleaning: all purpose, bathroom, carpet and glass cleaners.

2002 Spartan introduced Green Solutions®, a line of Green Seal certified, environmentally preferable and reduced risk cleaning products. This line includes: All Purpose Cleaner, Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, Floor Seal & Finish, Floor Finish Remover, and Industrial Cleaner.

2003 Spartan extended the Green Solutions line by introducing Green Solutions Carpet Cleaner, which is both Green Seal certified and Wool Safe®.

2004 Spartan introduced Clean by Peroxy®, a Green Seal certified all-purpose cleaner that is environmentally preferable and made from a unique combination of modern day surfactants and hydrogen peroxide.

2004 Green Seal issued GS-40 Standard: Floor care products, finishes, and compatible strippers used for industrial and institutional purposes.

1993 The US Green Building Council (USGBC) was founded to reduce environmental impact and to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

A Green Timeline

1993 1994 2000 2000 2002 2003 2004 20041993 The US Green Building Council (USGBC) was founded to reduce environmental impact and to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

1994 OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 was created to ensure that information concerning the hazards of chemicals is communicated to employers and employees.

2000 Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13148: Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management. This Executive Order expands the scope of Executive Order 13101. It required compliance by December 31, 2006.

2000 Green Seal issued GS-37 Standard: Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Products. This standard is intended for routine cleaning: all purpose, bathroom, carpet and glass cleaners.

2002 Spartan introduced Green Solutions®, a line of Green Seal certified, environmentally preferable and reduced risk cleaning products. This line includes: All Purpose Cleaner, Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, Floor Seal & Finish, Floor Finish Remover, and Industrial Cleaner.

2003 Spartan extended the Green Solutions line by introducing Green Solutions Carpet Cleaner, which is both Green Seal certified and Wool Safe®.

2004 Spartan introduced Clean by Peroxy®, a Green Seal certified all-purpose cleaner that is environmentally preferable and made from a unique combination of modern day surfactants and hydrogen peroxide.

2004 Green Seal issued GS-40 Standard: Floor care products, finishes, and compatible strippers used for industrial and institutional purposes.

1994 OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 was created to ensure that information concerning the hazards of chemicals is communicated to employers and employees. (Right to Know)

A Green Timeline

1993 1994 1998 2000 2000 2002 2003 2004 20041993 The US Green Building Council (USGBC) was founded to reduce environmental impact and to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

1994 OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 was created to ensure that information concerning the hazards of chemicals is communicated to employers and employees.

1998 President Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13101: Greening the Government through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition. This Executive Order directed Federal agencies to purchase products that are manufactured using recycled content materials. It also instructs Federal agencies to procure products and services that are environmentally preferable

2000 Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13148: Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management. This Executive Order expands the scope of Executive Order 13101. It required compliance by December 31, 2006.

2000 Green Seal issued GS-37 Standard: Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Products. This standard is intended for routine cleaning: all purpose, bathroom, carpet and glass cleaners.

2002 Spartan introduced Green Solutions®, a line of Green Seal certified, environmentally preferable and reduced risk cleaning products. This line includes: All Purpose Cleaner, Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, Floor Seal & Finish, Floor Finish Remover, and Industrial Cleaner.

2003 Spartan extended the Green Solutions line by introducing Green Solutions Carpet Cleaner, which is both Green Seal certified and Wool Safe®.

2004 Spartan introduced Clean by Peroxy®, a Green Seal certified all-purpose cleaner that is environmentally preferable and made from a unique combination of modern day surfactants and hydrogen peroxide.

2004 Green Seal issued GS-40 Standard: Floor care products, finishes, and compatible strippers used for industrial and institutional purposes.

1998 President Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13101: Greening the Government through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition. This Executive Order directed Federal agencies to purchase products that are manufactured using recycled content materials. It also instructs Federal agencies to procure products and services that are environmentally preferable

A Green Timeline

1993 1994 1998 2000 2000 2002 2003 2004 20041993 The US Green Building Council (USGBC) was founded to reduce environmental impact and to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

1994 OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 was created to ensure that information concerning the hazards of chemicals is communicated to employers and employees.

1998 President Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13101: Greening the Government through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition. This Executive Order directed Federal agencies to purchase products that are manufactured using recycled content materials. It also instructs Federal agencies to procure products and services that are environmentally preferable

2000 Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13148: Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management. This Executive Order expands the scope of Executive Order 13101. It required compliance by December 31, 2006.

2000 Green Seal issued GS-37 Standard: Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Products. This standard is intended for routine cleaning: all purpose, bathroom, carpet and glass cleaners.

2002 Spartan introduced Green Solutions®, a line of Green Seal certified, environmentally preferable and reduced risk cleaning products. This line includes: All Purpose Cleaner, Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, Floor Seal & Finish, Floor Finish Remover, and Industrial Cleaner.

2003 Spartan extended the Green Solutions line by introducing Green Solutions Carpet Cleaner, which is both Green Seal certified and Wool Safe®.

2004 Spartan introduced Clean by Peroxy®, a Green Seal certified all-purpose cleaner that is environmentally preferable and made from a unique combination of modern day surfactants and hydrogen peroxide.

2004 Green Seal issued GS-40 Standard: Floor care products, finishes, and compatible strippers used for industrial and institutional purposes.

2000 Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13148: Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management. This Executive Order expands the scope of Executive Order 13101. It required compliance by December 31, 2006.

A Green Timeline

1993 1994 2000 2000 2002 2003 2004 20041993 The US Green Building Council (USGBC) was founded to reduce environmental impact and to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

1994 OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 was created to ensure that information concerning the hazards of chemicals is communicated to employers and employees.

2000 Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13148: Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management. This Executive Order expands the scope of Executive Order 13101. It required compliance by December 31, 2006.

2000 Green Seal issued GS-37 Standard: Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Products. This standard is intended for routine cleaning: all purpose, bathroom, carpet and glass cleaners.

2002 Spartan introduced Green Solutions®, a line of Green Seal certified, environmentally preferable and reduced risk cleaning products. This line includes: All Purpose Cleaner, Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, Floor Seal & Finish, Floor Finish Remover, and Industrial Cleaner.

2003 Spartan extended the Green Solutions line by introducing Green Solutions Carpet Cleaner, which is both Green Seal certified and Wool Safe®.

2004 Spartan introduced Clean by Peroxy®, a Green Seal certified all-purpose cleaner that is environmentally preferable and made from a unique combination of modern day surfactants and hydrogen peroxide.

2004 Green Seal issued GS-40 Standard: Floor care products, finishes, and compatible strippers used for industrial and institutional purposes.

2000 Green Seal issued GS-37 Standard: Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Products. This standard is intended for routine cleaning: all purpose, bathroom, carpet and glass cleaners.

A Green Timeline

1993 1994 2000 2000 2002 2003 2004 20041993 The US Green Building Council (USGBC) was founded to reduce environmental impact and to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

1994 OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 was created to ensure that information concerning the hazards of chemicals is communicated to employers and employees.

2000 Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13148: Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management. This Executive Order expands the scope of Executive Order 13101. It required compliance by December 31, 2006.

2000 Green Seal issued GS-37 Standard: Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Products. This standard is intended for routine cleaning: all purpose, bathroom, carpet and glass cleaners.

2002 Spartan introduced Green Solutions®, a line of Green Seal certified, environmentally preferable and reduced risk cleaning products. This line includes: All Purpose Cleaner, Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, Floor Seal & Finish, Floor Finish Remover, and Industrial Cleaner.

2003 Spartan extended the Green Solutions line by introducing Green Solutions Carpet Cleaner, which is both Green Seal certified and Wool Safe®.

2004 Spartan introduced Clean by Peroxy®, a Green Seal certified all-purpose cleaner that is environmentally preferable and made from a unique combination of modern day surfactants and hydrogen peroxide.

2004 Green Seal issued GS-40 Standard: Floor care products, finishes, and compatible strippers used for industrial and institutional purposes.

2002 Spartan introduced Green Solutions®, a line of Green Seal certified, environmentally preferable and reduced risk cleaning products. This line includes: All Purpose Cleaner, Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, Floor Seal & Finish, Floor Finish Remover, and Industrial Cleaner.

A Green Timeline

1993 1994 2000 2000 2002 2003 2004 20041993 The US Green Building Council (USGBC) was founded to reduce environmental impact and to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

1994 OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 was created to ensure that information concerning the hazards of chemicals is communicated to employers and employees.

2000 Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13148: Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management. This Executive Order expands the scope of Executive Order 13101. It required compliance by December 31, 2006.

2000 Green Seal issued GS-37 Standard: Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Products. This standard is intended for routine cleaning: all purpose, bathroom, carpet and glass cleaners.

2002 Spartan introduced Green Solutions®, a line of Green Seal certified, environmentally preferable and reduced risk cleaning products. This line includes: All Purpose Cleaner, Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, Floor Seal & Finish, Floor Finish Remover, and Industrial Cleaner.

2003 Spartan extended the Green Solutions line by introducing Green Solutions Carpet Cleaner, which is both Green Seal certified and Wool Safe®.

2004 Spartan introduced Clean by Peroxy®, a Green Seal certified all-purpose cleaner that is environmentally preferable and made from a unique combination of modern day surfactants and hydrogen peroxide.

2004 Green Seal issued GS-40 Standard: Floor care products, finishes, and compatible strippers used for industrial and institutional purposes.

2003 Spartan extended the Green Solutions line by introducing Green Solutions Carpet Cleaner, which is both Green Seal certified and Wool Safe®.

A Green Timeline

1993 1994 2000 2000 2002 2003 2004 20041993 The US Green Building Council (USGBC) was founded to reduce environmental impact and to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

1994 OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 was created to ensure that information concerning the hazards of chemicals is communicated to employers and employees.

2000 Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13148: Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management. This Executive Order expands the scope of Executive Order 13101. It required compliance by December 31, 2006.

2000 Green Seal issued GS-37 Standard: Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Products. This standard is intended for routine cleaning: all purpose, bathroom, carpet and glass cleaners.

2002 Spartan introduced Green Solutions®, a line of Green Seal certified, environmentally preferable and reduced risk cleaning products. This line includes: All Purpose Cleaner, Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, Floor Seal & Finish, Floor Finish Remover, and Industrial Cleaner.

2003 Spartan extended the Green Solutions line by introducing Green Solutions Carpet Cleaner, which is both Green Seal certified and Wool Safe®.

2004 Spartan introduced Clean by Peroxy®, a Green Seal certified all-purpose cleaner that is environmentally preferable and made from a unique combination of modern day surfactants and hydrogen peroxide.

2004 Green Seal issued GS-40 Standard: Floor care products, finishes, and compatible strippers used for industrial and institutional purposes.

2004 Spartan introduced Clean by Peroxy®, a Green Seal certified all-purpose cleaner that is environmentally preferable and made from a unique combination of modern day surfactants and hydrogen peroxide.

A Green Timeline

1993 1994 2000 2000 2002 2003 2004 20041993 The US Green Building Council (USGBC) was founded to reduce environmental impact and to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

1994 OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 was created to ensure that information concerning the hazards of chemicals is communicated to employers and employees.

2000 Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13148: Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management. This Executive Order expands the scope of Executive Order 13101. It required compliance by December 31, 2006.

2000 Green Seal issued GS-37 Standard: Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Products. This standard is intended for routine cleaning: all purpose, bathroom, carpet and glass cleaners.

2002 Spartan introduced Green Solutions®, a line of Green Seal certified, environmentally preferable and reduced risk cleaning products. This line includes: All Purpose Cleaner, Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, Floor Seal & Finish, Floor Finish Remover, and Industrial Cleaner.

2003 Spartan extended the Green Solutions line by introducing Green Solutions Carpet Cleaner, which is both Green Seal certified and Wool Safe®.

2004 Spartan introduced Clean by Peroxy®, a Green Seal certified all-purpose cleaner that is environmentally preferable and made from a unique combination of modern day surfactants and hydrogen peroxide.

2004 Green Seal issued GS-40 Standard: Floor care products, finishes, and compatible strippers used for industrial and institutional purposes.

2004 Green Seal issued GS-40 Standard: Floor care products, finishes, and compatible strippers used for industrial and institutional purposes.

A Green Timeline

2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 20072005 The Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P) was established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. This program directed USDA to develop and implement a comprehensive preference program for designating and procuring biobased products. The goal of the procurement program is to increase the Government’s purchase and use of biobased products.

2006 Spartan added another product to its line, Green Solutions High Dilution Disinfectant 256.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-41 Standard: Industrial heavy duty hand cleaners & institutional hand soaps.

2006 Three more products were added to Spartan’s line of BioRenewables: Glass Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, and Lite’n Foamy Sunflower Fresh Foaming Hand Cleaner.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-42 Standard: The standard for cleaning service providers, including in-house and external cleaning services. Spartan contributed to the development of this standard by contributing to the underwriting. This standard benefits Building Service Contractors across the nation to clean for health in a more systematic and effective manner.

2007 President George W. Bush signs Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management. This order expands on and strengthens Executive Orders 13101 and 13148 signed by President Clinton.

2005 The Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P) was established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. This program directed USDA to develop and implement a comprehensive preference program for designating and procuring biobased products. The goal of the procurement program is to increase the Government’s purchase and use of biobased products.

A Green Timeline

2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 20072005 The Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P) was established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. This program directed USDA to develop and implement a comprehensive preference program for designating and procuring biobased products. The goal of the procurement program is to increase the Government’s purchase and use of biobased products.

2006 Spartan added another product to its line, Green Solutions High Dilution Disinfectant 256.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-41 Standard: Industrial heavy duty hand cleaners & institutional hand soaps.

2006 Three more products were added to Spartan’s line of BioRenewables: Glass Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, and Lite’n Foamy Sunflower Fresh Foaming Hand Cleaner.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-42 Standard: The standard for cleaning service providers, including in-house and external cleaning services. Spartan contributed to the development of this standard by contributing to the underwriting. This standard benefits Building Service Contractors across the nation to clean for health in a more systematic and effective manner.

2007 President George W. Bush signs Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management. This order expands on and strengthens Executive Orders 13101 and 13148 signed by President Clinton.

2006 Spartan added another product to its line, Green Solutions High Dilution Disinfectant 256.

A Green Timeline

2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 20072005 The Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P) was established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. This program directed USDA to develop and implement a comprehensive preference program for designating and procuring biobased products. The goal of the procurement program is to increase the Government’s purchase and use of biobased products.

2006 Spartan added another product to its line, Green Solutions High Dilution Disinfectant 256.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-41 Standard: Industrial heavy duty hand cleaners & institutional hand soaps.

2006 Three more products were added to Spartan’s line of BioRenewables: Glass Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, and Lite’n Foamy Sunflower Fresh Foaming Hand Cleaner.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-42 Standard: The standard for cleaning service providers, including in-house and external cleaning services. Spartan contributed to the development of this standard by contributing to the underwriting. This standard benefits Building Service Contractors across the nation to clean for health in a more systematic and effective manner.

2007 President George W. Bush signs Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management. This order expands on and strengthens Executive Orders 13101 and 13148 signed by President Clinton.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-41 Standard: Industrial heavy duty hand cleaners & institutional hand soaps.

A Green Timeline

2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 20072005 The Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P) was established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. This program directed USDA to develop and implement a comprehensive preference program for designating and procuring biobased products. The goal of the procurement program is to increase the Government’s purchase and use of biobased products.

2006 Spartan added another product to its line, Green Solutions High Dilution Disinfectant 256.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-41 Standard: Industrial heavy duty hand cleaners & institutional hand soaps.

2006 Three more products were added to Spartan’s line of BioRenewables: Glass Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, and Lite’n Foamy Sunflower Fresh Foaming Hand Cleaner.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-42 Standard: The standard for cleaning service providers, including in-house and external cleaning services. Spartan contributed to the development of this standard by contributing to the underwriting. This standard benefits Building Service Contractors across the nation to clean for health in a more systematic and effective manner.

2007 President George W. Bush signs Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management. This order expands on and strengthens Executive Orders 13101 and 13148 signed by President Clinton.

2006 Three more products were added to Spartan’s line of BioRenewables: Glass Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, and Lite’n Foamy Sunflower Fresh Foaming Hand Cleaner.

A Green Timeline

2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 20072005 The Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P) was established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. This program directed USDA to develop and implement a comprehensive preference program for designating and procuring biobased products. The goal of the procurement program is to increase the Government’s purchase and use of biobased products.

2006 Spartan added another product to its line, Green Solutions High Dilution Disinfectant 256.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-41 Standard: Industrial heavy duty hand cleaners & institutional hand soaps.

2006 Three more products were added to Spartan’s line of BioRenewables: Glass Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, and Lite’n Foamy Sunflower Fresh Foaming Hand Cleaner.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-42 Standard: The standard for cleaning service providers, including in-house and external cleaning services. Spartan contributed to the development of this standard by contributing to the underwriting. This standard benefits Building Service Contractors across the nation to clean for health in a more systematic and effective manner.

2007 President George W. Bush signs Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management. This order expands on and strengthens Executive Orders 13101 and 13148 signed by President Clinton.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-42 Standard: The standard for cleaning service providers, including in-house and external cleaning services. Spartan contributed to the development of this standard by contributing to the underwriting. This standard benefits Building Service Contractors across the nation to clean for health in a more systematic and effective manner.

A Green Timeline

2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 20072005 The Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P) was established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. This program directed USDA to develop and implement a comprehensive preference program for designating and procuring biobased products. The goal of the procurement program is to increase the Government’s purchase and use of biobased products.

2006 Spartan added another product to its line, Green Solutions High Dilution Disinfectant 256.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-41 Standard: Industrial heavy duty hand cleaners & institutional hand soaps.

2006 Three more products were added to Spartan’s line of BioRenewables: Glass Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, and Lite’n Foamy Sunflower Fresh Foaming Hand Cleaner.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-42 Standard: The standard for cleaning service providers, including in-house and external cleaning services. Spartan contributed to the development of this standard by contributing to the underwriting. This standard benefits Building Service Contractors across the nation to clean for health in a more systematic and effective manner.

2007 President George W. Bush signs Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management. This order expands on and strengthens Executive Orders 13101 and 13148 signed by President Clinton.

2007 President George W. Bush signs Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management. This order expands on and strengthens Executive Orders 13101 and 13148 signed by President Clinton.

A Green Timeline

2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 20072005 The Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P) was established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. This program directed USDA to develop and implement a comprehensive preference program for designating and procuring biobased products. The goal of the procurement program is to increase the Government’s purchase and use of biobased products.

2006 Spartan added another product to its line, Green Solutions High Dilution Disinfectant 256.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-41 Standard: Industrial heavy duty hand cleaners & institutional hand soaps.

2006 Three more products were added to Spartan’s line of BioRenewables: Glass Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, and Lite’n Foamy Sunflower Fresh Foaming Hand Cleaner.

2006 Green Seal issued GS-42 Standard: The standard for cleaning service providers, including in-house and external cleaning services. Spartan contributed to the development of this standard by contributing to the underwriting. This standard benefits Building Service Contractors across the nation to clean for health in a more systematic and effective manner.

2007 President George W. Bush signs Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management. This order expands on and strengthens Executive Orders 13101 and 13148 signed by President Clinton.

2007 On 9/19/2007 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection hosted a “green Cleaning” workshop at the Hilton Walt Disney World Resort Hotel and all participants made corporate decisions to “Go Greener” in their respective facilities greatly impacting the health of their employees and guests while reducing their environmental effect on the State of Florida

September 18th. 2007The Florida Department of Environmental Protection hosted a “Green Cleaning” workshop and all participants decided to:

I’ve thought about going green but,

Do green products really work?

Green products are too expensive!

Are all green products created equal?

Where should I buy them?

Dilution Controlled Products

Green Solutions

• All Purpose Cleaner 101• Glass Cleaner 102• Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner 103• Carpet Cleaner 104• Industrial Cleaner 105

Peroxide

• Clean by Peroxy #15

BioRenewables

• TriBase Multi-Surface Cleaner 17• BioRenewables Glass Cleaner 18

The Bulk Packed Products Are:

Glass Cleaner, Carpet Cleaner, Restroom Cleaner, Industrial Cleaner, TriBase Multi Surface Cleaner Bio-Renewables Glass Cleaner, All Purpose Cleaner and Clean by Peroxy 55gal

30gal

15gal

5gal

1gal

Industrial and Institutional

Floor Care Products Green Solutions

Floor Finish Remover

Green Solutions

Floor Sealer & Finish

GS-40

• Cleans windows and mirrors

• Damp mop floors

• Cleans walls and fixtures

• Cleans restrooms daily

• Spray and wipe cleaner for kitchens

• Removes residual build up from tile and grout

• Minimizes SKUs, inventory, and employee training

• Reduces product confusion.

• Oxidizes sulfur and ammonia containing compounds and neutralizes unpleasant odors.

• Bubbling action lifts away dirt, grease and grime reducing hard scrubbing of surfaces.

A Darker Shade of Green

• BioRenewable products are certified by a third party to contain high percentages of biobased materials

• The testing is performed by an outside, USDA approved, laboratory to insure the biobased content

• The biobased seal, found on product labels and literature, allows end users to easily identify the biobased content in each BioRenewables product

• This seal guarantees the percentage of ingredients that are made from renewable resources

A Darker Shade of Green

TriBase Multi Surface CleanerReduces our nation’s dependency on petroleum resources both domestic and foreign. The three main surfactant ingredients are derived from corn, coconut and palm kernel oil. Cleans glass at ½ oz per gallon, degreases kitchens and industrial floors at 12 oz per gallon.

BioRenewables Glass CleanerSpray and wipe clean: window glass, panes and sills; mirrors, countertops, chrome, automobile glass, fluorescent lights and tubing, and any other glass or mirror finish not harmed by water. It removes tough soils such as: grease, smoke, oils, tape residue, food stains, dust, and dirt.

So… What is the

Greenest Chemical

The Greenest Chemical You Use

. . . is the One You Don’t UseUsing pretreated microfiber flat mops you use 90% less chemical and water than when you use a traditional string mop and bucket.

Traditional System

7500 sq. ft. cleaned

4 gals. of water 8 oz. of chemical

Water changed every 1500 sq. ft.

Tot. Water 20 gals., Chemical 40 oz.

Pretreat System

7500 sq. ft. cleaned

1-1/2 gals. of water 3 oz. of chemical

Not Applicable

Tot. Water 1-1/2 gals., Chemical 3 oz.

The Greenest Chemical You Use

. . . is the One You Don’t Use

The thickness of micro-fiber is finer than 1/100 of a human

hair

microfiberhuman hair

Regular Fiber vs. Microfiber

Soil

Microfiber

Soil

Regular Fiber

Microfiber Technology: Proven to reduce bacterial build-up by 96%

Absorbs 6 times its weight for quick liquid pick-up and soil capture

The Greenest Chemical You Use

. . . is the One You Don’t Use

RevolutionCleans Deep DownCleans and disinfects sanitary areas, catering equipment, tiles, radiators, ovens, windows, carpets, upholstery and much more with adjustable steam pressure up to 64 psi

Environmentally FriendlyThe force of the hot high pressure steam loosens dirt and grease from surfaces as well as from scratches, joints and other hard to reach places, completely without the use of detergents.

HygienicKills off germs, bacteria, mites, and bugs.

Contact Information

David Collins

VP of Marketing and Training

Cell: 407-509-9063

dcollins@gemsupply.net

www.gemsupply.net