Sustainability
There are approximately 80,000 toxic chemicals in common use in everyday household and commercial office cleaning products.
At PBM, we believe you should be as safe at work as you chose to be at home. We take pride in our commitment to environmentally responsible cleaning practices and have initiated a comprehensive, high-performance Green Cleaning Program in all of our client buildings.
Working with our building-management partners, we’ve selected products and implemented cleaning procedures designed to reduce negative impacts on your health and the environment. We are continually investigating and implementing new and innovative cleaning strategies, backed with up-to-date training. Our janitorial operations are structured to meet the requirements of the USGBC’s LEED certifications, specifically designed around LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance.
Green Cleaning Certified
PBM’s Green Cleaning Policy–a portfolio-wide commitment to clean in an environmentally friendly manner, both indoor and outdoor–provides specifics on our Standard Operating Procedures and our Sustainable Procurement Program.
Working with our partners, PBM has a well-established line of cleaning chemicals with Multi-Clean–all with “Green” certifications from Green Seal® or “Safer Choice” designations from the EPA. Setting us apart in building maintenance, we also use the Multi-Task Dilution System to eliminate the costly and counter-sustainability practice of relying on ready-to-use (RTU) dispensed cleaning products.
We invest in equipment certified by The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) as Green Cleaning. We make sure all associates are trained on the correct use of equipment, chemicals and microfiber cloths, and proper recycling methods. All consumables, such as paper products, also are sourced for their adherence to sound sustainable practices.
Our cleaning products and practices ensure a healthy and clean working environment for all–and help protect the environment for generations to come.
CarbonNeutral®
CarbonNeutral®
PBM’s Green Cleaning Policy–a portfolio-wide commitment to clean in an environmentally friendly manner, both indoor and outdoor–provides specifics on our Standard Operating Procedures and our Sustainable Procurement Program.Working with our partners, PBM has a well-established line of cleaning chemicals with Multi-Clean–all with “Green” certifications from Green Seal® or “Safer Choice” designations from the EPA. Setting us apart in building maintenance, we also use the Multi-Task Dilution System to eliminate the costly and counter-sustainability practice of relying on ready-to-use (RTU) dispensed cleaning products.
We invest in equipment certified by The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) as Green Cleaning. We make sure all associates are trained on the correct use of equipment, chemicals and microfiber cloths, and proper recycling methods. All consumables, such as paper products, also are sourced for their adherence to sound sustainable practices.
Our cleaning products and practices ensure a healthy and clean working environment for all–and help protect the environment for generations to come.
Green Cleaning Products
PBM uses green cleaning products designed to protect your health and the environment–without compromising on results and value.
EnviroSolutions®
Enviro-Solutions® is a full line of premium green cleaning products and solutions defined by safe raw ingredients, unparalleled innovation, industry insight and simplified knowledge transfer.
Multi-Clean®
Since 1946, Multi-Clean® has taken pride in directly providing industry leaders high-performance commercial cleaning and floor maintenance products.
EnvirOx®
Healthy, green-cleaning products from an early pioneer in environmentally-friendly products and manufacturing processes.
Evolve Cleaner
Learn more about this multi-purpose cleaner & degreaser from EnvirOx®.
Pandemic Disease Protocol
Enhanced green cleaning can help protect your facility in the event of a disease outbreak or pandemic. Our skilled staff is instructed to focus on high-touch areas, such as door handles, light switches and bathroom fixtures, and disinfectants are used in place of traditional green cleaning products.
Certification Processes
PBM can help your facility pursue ENERGY STAR rating and LEED certification. As part of your LEED certification process, PBM ensures the cleaning products and equipment used in your facilities meet all required standards and provides the documentation needed to pursue certification.
250 Park Avenue
Received LEED EBOM Gold certification
Cooper Union
Received LEED for new construction
Platinum certification
Resources
Environmentally-friendly and sustainability-committed resources.
ENERGY STAR Tools & Resources
ENERGY STAR offers a variety of helpful tools and resources for energy-management.
The Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI)
The CRI Seal of Approval certifies superior carpet cleaning products and equipment.
Green Seal
For more than two decades, Green Seal has been certifying goods and services that meet the highest standards of environmental quality and performance.
EcoLogo
EcoLogo provides assurance that the products and services bearing the logo meet stringent standards of environmental leadership, helping you find and trust the world’s most sustainable products.
U.S. Green Building Council
A 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.
Going Green in Your Home
When homeowners and residents take action to reduce their own pollution footprint, far-reaching and positive consequences result.
Green Cleaning Training
Discover free information and tools on effective green cleaning practices, provided by the state of New York.
Carbon Neutral
Learn more about the importance and impact of being a carbon neutral business.