Have you ever been unsure which can to put your trash in? You’re not alone. Keeping up with garbage sorting guidelines can be challenging, especially since rules vary depending on where you live. The first step is to understand what recycling means. It’s pretty simple, recycling is the action or process of converting waste into [...]

WHAT is green cleaning? There’s a lot of buzz around the topic of green cleaning, but what exactly does it mean? Green cleaning is the process of choosing products that maximize cleaning power while minimizing their negative effects on people and the environment. Sounds good, right? Keep reading to find out if going green is [...]

Jani-King of Ottawa recruited a team of volunteers to participate in the GLAD Cleaning the Capital event and let's just say, you never know what you’re going to find when the snow melts (shout out to the random air filter just sitting in the ditch). This is our 6th year taking part in this citywide [...]

Since 2002, the Canada Green Building Council has been working to advance green building and sustainable community development practices in Canada. This not-for-profit organization is the license holder for the LEED green building rating system with the mission of reducing the environmental impact of the built environment. As more buildings move toward the LEED green [...]

Some of the most common cleaners and tools you use in your office could be having a negative impact on your employees, clientele, and the environment. Let’s review some of the most common cleaning supplies to help you in making the sustainable choice. MULTI-SURFACE CLEANER This cleaner is used almost everywhere in your facility. To [...]

We’re bombarded everyday by products claiming to be environmentally friendly, made from sustainable sources, and leaving minimal impact on the earth. How do you go about sorting through all the claims to uncover the truth? In Canada, it’s pretty simple. Watch for the EcoLogo certification (also known as Environmental Choice) to help you identify products [...]

More facilities and professional cleaning companies are turning to green cleaning as a way to keep both parties healthy.  After all, whatever chemicals the cleaning company uses to safeguard your facility against dirt and germs is the same chemical that your employees are exposed to when they are in the office. So why not make […]

2016 marked Jani-King’s third year as a Clean the Capital participant. The Ottawa tradition involves volunteer individuals and organizations picking up litter, removing graffiti, and keeping Canada’s capital looking its best! The weather didn’t hold out this year as well as years past – wind and rain made the day’s activities a little colder and […]

Jani-King leads the industry in keeping offices so fresh, clean—and even green. But taking environmentally friendly initiatives goes beyond cleaning services. Start making changes around the office that are easy to do and make all the difference. CUT DOWN ON PAPER COPIES On average, one office worker goes through 10,000 sheets of paper in a […]

With an increasing focus on environmental issues, more and more companies are focused on “going green” and exploring new methods to protect the Earth’s environment. Jani-King is one company that has not only identified with this movement, but also gone beyond it. Incorporating green initiatives into their everyday business offerings, Jani-King has taken critical steps [...]

Jani-King franchisees are among the most advanced agencies in the world when it comes to their cleaning practices. Jani-King franchisees have been trained to use the most modern and technologically advanced cleaning systems to offer the best green cleaning service possible. Cleaning products and technology have come a long way from the inception of the [...]

As people chime in on the debate about global warming, there’s really no better time to start a green cleaning business. In fact, using green products in a green cleaning service has never been more important. Not only is going green the best thing to do for the planet, it could also keep you and [...]