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Grocery/Miscellaneous Store - Cleaning Supplies and EquipmentPLEASE NOTE: Linking to these lists does not constitute "endorsement" of
these products or companies on the part of the EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program.
Some lists include product brands that have had their environmental claims certified by a third party certifier, while
others do not. Go to the vendor list author home page link to get more details on how each program generates their
lists. In addition, to get a product brand added to any vendor list in this database, please contact the organization
which authored the vendor list directly via the contact information provided in the vendor list table.
| Bathroom and Spa Cleaners | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site |   |
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None stated | None stated | 74% minimum biobased content |  |
05/14/2008 | |
| Bleach (powdered laundry) | USA - Green Seal (202) 872-6400 | |
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Acute oral toxicity chemicals | Phosphates Toxics Phosphonates |
Biodegradable contents Packaging |
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08/30/96 | |
| Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners (General Purpose) | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | 54% minimum biobased content | |
05/14/2008 | |
| Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners (Stain Removers) | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | 7% minimum biobased content | |
05/14/2008 | |
| Cleaner (Glass) | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Less toxic | |
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| Cleaner (Multi-Surface) | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Less toxic | |
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| Cleaners | USA - United Soybean Board Web site | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Biobased materials | |
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| Cleaners & Cleaning Supplies | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
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None stated | None stated | Fulfills required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act Recycled content |
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| Cleaners (All Purpose) | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
Yes | |
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) neoprene/chloroprene |
Lead Hexavalent Chromium Cadmium Mercury Chlorinated organic compounds Fluorinated organic compounds Brominated organic compounds and other chemicals with high hazard to human & environmental health |
This product is assessed in the following categories: Toxicity to human and environmental health; Recyclability/Compostability; Recycled/Renwable Content; Use of Renewable Energy during manufacturing; Water Stewardship during manufacturing; Social Responsibility of manufacturer | |
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| Cleaners (all purpose) | European Union - EU Eco-Label Web site | |
Yes | |
Synthetic nitro musk compounds APEOs Nitromusks Polycyclic Musks EDTA NTA Quaternary ammonium compounds Glutaraldehyde Sensitizing substances Acute oral toxicity chemicals |
Phosphorous Phosphonates VOCs Petroleum oil Biocides |
Biodegradability of surfactants Customer information Reduced harmful ingredients |
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06/27/2001 |
| Cleaners (all purpose) | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | |
Yes | |
Carcinogens Genotoxins Toxins Reproductive toxins Allergens Surfactants Reactive chlorine compounds |
Irritants EDTA Dyes Fragrances NTA Phosphorus Aquatic toxins |
Bioconcentration factor Biodegradable contents Concentrated Corrosivity Dyes Fragrances Packaging pH |
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06/15/03 |
| Cleaners (automotive) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Biodegradable contents | |
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| Cleaners (Bathroom) | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Fewer materials recycled content |
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| Cleaners (boat) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Biodegradable contents | |
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| Cleaners (Consumer) | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov |  |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | |
10/1/2009 | |
| Cleaners (general purpose) | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
Yes | |
Phosphates Alkylphenol ethoxylate Ethylene diaminetetraacetic acid Nitrilotriacetic acid Halogenated organic solvents Butoxy-ethanol Carcinogenic chemicals |
VOCs | Aquatic toxicity Bioconcentration factor Biodegradable contents Lifecycle considerations Packaging Safety and performance standards |
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05/06/95 |
| Cleaners (general purpose) | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | |
Yes | |
EDTA NTA Chlorine bleach Sodium hypochlorite Nonylphenol ethoxylate Petroleum-based solvents Gycol ethers Phenolic compounds and surfactants |
Phosphates VOCs |
Biodegradable Neutral pH Non-toxic Packaging Vegetable-based surfactants |
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03/01/98 |
| Cleaners (industrial and institutional) | USA - Green Seal (202) 872-6400 | |
Yes | |
None stated | Phosphates Toxics Phosphonates Heavy metals |
Biodegradable contents Other material use Packaging Process and production method Recyclable contents |
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11/02/93 |
| Cleaners (Multipurpose) | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | 56% minimum biobased content | |
10/27/2009 | |
| Cleaners (Oven and Grill) | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | 66% Minimum Biobased Content | |
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| Cleaners (pen, ink, and graffiti remover) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Biodegradable contents | |
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| Cleaners (pre-paint) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Biodegradable contents Product emissions |
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| Cleaners (windshield) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Biodegradable contents | |
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| Cleaning and Degreasing Compounds (bio-based) | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
Yes | |
APEO Aromatic solvents Chlorinated organic solvents Butoxy-ethanol |
EDTA NTA Phosphorous-based builders VOCs |
Biologically-based Non-toxic Zero ozone depleting potential |
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None stated |
| Cleaning Products with Low Potential for Environmental Illness or Endocrine Disruption | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
Yes | |
Ethylene oxide | None stated | Biodegradable Low emission VOCs |
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None stated |
| Cleaning Products (Consumer) | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | |
10/1/2009 | |
| Cleaning Products (Specialty) | USA - Green Seal (202) 872-6400 | |
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None stated | None stated | Less toxic | |
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| Cleaning Supplies: GSA Environmental Products and Services Guide -- Cleaning Supplies | USA - U.S. General Services Administration Web site | |
Some | |
None stated | None stated | Low VOC Recycled content Biodegradable packing materials required by U.S. Navy Plastics Removal in the Environment conserve energy and/or water Energy Star FEMP-designated energy efficient Includes GSA's environmentally-oriented products and services available in its supply system. This includes thousands of products offered that have recycled or biobased content Lead-free or contain reduced pollutants. The Guide also provides information about the environmental services offered by GSA. CPG Ozone-safe Water conservation |
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11/03/03 |
| Consumer Cleaning Products | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | |
10/1/2009 | |
| Degreasers | USA - Green Seal (202) 872-6400 | |
Yes | |
Carcinogens Ozone-depleting substances Reproductive toxins Phosphates Phosphonates |
VOCs | Biodegradable greater than 2.5; VOC content not to exceed 50g/L; Not toxic to aquatic life; No phosphates or phosphonates Non-toxic; No ozone-depleting substances; Meet OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals; No carcinogens and reproductive toxins; pH less than 11 |
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| Detergents (dishwashers) | European Union - EU Eco-Label Web site | |
Yes | |
Surfactants from the alkylphenolethoxylates family Perfumes containing aromatic nitro compounds EDTA Ingredients classified as carinogentic toxic and mutagenic |
Phosphonates Total chlorine compounds |
Packaging Performance standards Toxicity |
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07/02/99 |
| Detergents (dishwasher) | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | |
Yes | |
Toxins Irritants Microorganisms ETDA Reactive chlorine compounds |
Tensides Phosphorus compounds NTA Perborate |
Biodegradable contents Corrosivity Dyes Fragrances Packaging |
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02/06/97 |
| Detergents (hand dishwashing) | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | |
Yes | |
Carcinogens Chlorine-based plastics Genotoxins Toxins Reproductive toxins Allergens Explosion hazards EDTA |
NTA | Bioconcentration factor Biodegradable contents Corrosivity Dyes Fragrances Packaging |
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02/02/96 |
| Detergents (laundry) | European Union - EU Eco-Label Web site | |
Yes | |
Surfactants from the alkylphenolethoxylates family Perfumes containing aromatic nitro compounds EDTA Ingredients classified as carinogentic toxic and mutagenic |
Ingredients classified as dangerous to the aquatic environment Ingredients classified as dangerous to the environment Phosphates |
Biodegradable contents Packaging Performance standards Toxicity |
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07/20/99 |
| Detergents (textile) | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | |
Yes | |
Carcinogens Chlorine-based plastics Genotoxins Toxins Teratogens Microorganisms |
Phosphates Phosphonates EDTA Dyes Alkylphenoletoxylates Optical whiteners Reactive chlorine compounds Fragrances |
Biodegradable contents Corrosivity Dyes Fragrances Packaging pH |
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06/16/95 |
| Dishwashing Detergents (hand dishwashing) | European Union - EU Eco-Label Web site | |
Yes | |
APEOs Quaternary amonium compounds Trichlorocarbon EDTA NTA Polyglycol solvents Nitromusks Polycyclic musks |
Biocides Sensitizing agents Surfactants |
Biodegradable Minimization of packagin waste Reduction of toxic substances |
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07/19/2001 |
| Dishwashing Products | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | 58% minimum biobased content | |
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| Fabric Softeners | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
Yes | |
Phosphates; EDTA; APEOs; Halogenated organic solvents; Butoxy-ethanol | VOCs; NTA | No phosphates; Biodegradable; No EDTA; No APEOs; No halogenated organic solvents; No butoxy-ethanol; No IARC-listed carcinogens; Low VOC; Biodegradable; Not toxic to aquatic life | |
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| Floor Care (Consumer) | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | |
10/1/2009 | |
| Floor Cleaners and Protectors | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | 77% minimum biobased content | |
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| Furniture Polish | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Biodegradable | |
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| Hand Cleaners | USA - United Soybean Board Web site | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Biobased materials | |
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| Household Cleaners | USA - Consumers Union, The Consumers Union Guide to Environmental Labels | |
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None stated | None stated | Bird-friendly Fair trade Organic Rainforest conservation Sustainable agriculture |
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| Household Cleaners (General Purpose) | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | 39% minimum biobased content | |
10/27/2009 | |
| Laundry Detergent (Consumer) | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | |
10/1/2009 | |
| Laundry Detergent (liquid) | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
Yes | |
Phosphates EDTA APEOs Halogenated organic solvents Butoxy-ethanol |
NTA; VOCs | Biodegradable Low VOC No APEOs No butoxy-ethanol No EDTA No halogenated organic solvents No IARC-listed carcinogens No phosphates Not toxic to aquatic life |
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| Laundry Products (General Purpose) | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | 34% minimum biobased content | |
05/14/2008 | |
| Laundry Products (Pretreatment / Spot Removers) | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | 46% minimum biobased content | |
05/14/2008 | |
| Odor Control | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Biodegradable Nonhazardous |
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| Odor Neutralizer | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
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| Odor Removal | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | |
2/3/2009 | |
| Paint remover | USA - United Soybean Board Web site | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Biobased materials | |
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| Paint remover | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Biodegradable | |
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| Polish (Stainless Steel) | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | |
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| Soaps, detergents, and cleaners | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
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Phosphate | None stated | Biodegradability | |
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| Soap: GSA Environmental Products and Services Guide -- Soaps | USA - U.S. General Services Administration Web site | |
Some | |
None stated | None stated | Low VOC Recycled content Biodegradable packing materials required by U.S. Navy Plastics Removal in the Environment conserve energy and/or water Energy Star FEMP-designated energy efficient Includes GSA's environmentally-oriented products and services available in its supply system. This includes thousands of products offered that have recycled or biobased content Lead-free or contain reduced pollutants. The Guide also provides information about the environmental services offered by GSA. CPG Ozone-safe Water conservation |
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11/03/03 |
| Wood Surface Cleaners | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Less toxic | |
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