Mistakes happen, but it pains all of us at The Ashkin Group when they occur in DestinationGreen. On a brighter note, it’s how we respond to our mistakes in business that make all the difference going forward and so, I would like to begin this month by extending my apologies to all of you for publishing an incorrect “Green Selling Tip” article last month. This month we got it right and are pleased to share the correct article -- the first of a two-part series about selling entryway matting systems.
Other great articles in this issue include our second "extraordinary" sales insights from our new monthly columnist, Larry Galler. Also, we share our recent interview with an international green building services engineer and offer up the results of key green catagories within the 2006 U.S. Lodging Survey.
All the best and happy selling! -- Steve Ashkin
Barry Giles, building services engineer at Moss Landing Marine Laboratory in Monterey, Calif. recently sat down with The Ashkin Group to explain why the switch to a Green Cleaning program can lead to the subsequent implementation of a long list of green products and activities at a facility – including LEED certification.
There’s no better way to kick-off your sales efforts post-Labor Day than by reading this column by nationally renowned business coach and consultant, Larry Galler. This month Galler examines how little or no cost “added value” can enhance your product and service sales.
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation and Smith Travel Research have just released the results of their 2006 Lodging Survey. It includes some captivating pieces of information about the survey's green building management and housekeeping categories.
You and your customers can be proud about the positive difference you make by selling and utilizing industrial Green Cleaning products and services. But don't stop there! Here's a list of 10 easy ways to also make a big difference for the environment at home.
Although mercury pollution is most often linked to coal-burning power plants, a new report reveals a small corner of the chlorine industry may be responsible for an even greater share of mercury contamination.
Sustainability may not be the No. 1 concern of baby boomers, but it is a top issue among younger generations of Americans – motivating colleges and universities to continuously examine the sustainability of all their operations.
EPA established the Office of Children's Health Protection (OCHP) in May 1997 to make the protection of children's health a fundamental goal of public health and environmental protection in the United States. OCHP supports and facilitates Agency efforts to protect children's health from environmental threats. To celebrate Children’s Health Month 2006, the Environmenal Protection Agency's (EPA’s) Office of Children’s Health Protection and Environmental Education (OCHPEE) is planning a series of webcasts on topics related to healthy school environments.
We're delighted to report it's been a big news months at The Ashkin Group including: the release of a new publication, a book deal and even some Green Cleaning industry politics!
Both ocean and freshwater fish throughout the US have been found to have high levels of mercury; the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has estimated that 300,000 newborns in the US each year are at increased risk of learning disabilities or developmental problems because of prenatal mercury exposure.
