Howard County Public Schools receive Green Seal Certification for Green and Healthy Cleaning

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. - Howard County is the first Public School system in the nation to achieve Green Seal GS-42 certification for cleaning to protect health and the environment.  Green Seal is an independent non-profit organization that provides certification and science-based standards for cleaning products and services to promote healthy indoor environments.

School facilities underwent a detailed audit of its cleaning processes, procedures and business practices as part of the GS-42 certification process.