Sustainability

Our approach to sustainability is rooted in our purpose of delivering meaningful improvements to the well-being of our stakeholders, communities, and the environment. We have and will continue to implement measures to use safer and more sustainable ingredients, reduce packaging and production waste, conserve water and energy, and support social and economic growth within our organization and communities.

Our Focus Areas

Packaging Policy

Across our commercial and consumer product portfolios, our packaging elevates users' experiences with our products. But PurposeBuilt Brands' packaging does not start or end at the point of use; we choicefully manage our packaging material streams to minimize waste and reduce the environmental impact from production to disposal.

Chemical & Ingredient Policy

With cleaners designed for precise purposes and specific surfaces, selecting the appropriate chemicals is of critical importance to PurposeBuilt Brands. Our robust approach to product formulation balances efficacy, consumer health & safety, and environmental impact.

Safer Choice Partner of the Year

For the last five consecutive years, PurposeBuilt Brands was recognized by the EPA as a Safer Choice Partner of the Year.

This recognition reflects our company-wide commitment to sustainability. Throughout our organization - whether in Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, or Sourcing - we continually look for ways to improve our products and processes for the well-being of consumers and the environment.

Safer Choice Products

Green Seal

We are thrilled to announce nine of our products earned the prestigious Green Seal Certification on May 4!

Green Seal, a global nonprofit organization, has led the ecolabeling movement for the last 30 years. Their certification mark is a universal symbol that a product or service meets the highest benchmark of health and environmental leadership.

Green Seal Products

Supporting Communities

As part of our THRIVE program, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of teamwork, fun, recognition, inclusion, and connecting our values to our work. Through THRIVE, we empower our employees to engage with and give back to our communities, ensuring that our actions reflect our commitment to social responsibility. The Giving Back pillar of THRIVE exemplifies this dedication by organizing events that encourage volunteering and support organizations aligned with our mission. We’ve already seen success with initiatives like our employee donation closet, toy drive, and annual day of service. These efforts are focused on making a tangible difference in the local communities where we operate, including Gurnee, IL, Arvada, CO, Somers, WI, and Manchester, TN. Additionally, we proudly sponsor the Northern Illinois Food Bank, further strengthening our impact on those in need.

Through THRIVE, we aim to connect our employees not just with PBB, but also with each other, and the communities we serve, creating a positive cycle of engagement and giving that aligns with our core values.

Blogs From Our Brands

  • Biokleen Is Green Seal Certified

    At biokleen, we’ve built our legacy-making highly effective cleaning products that work great in your home and are safe for people, pets, and the planet. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce nine of our products earned the prestigious Green Seal Certification. Learn More.

  • Earth Friendliness: Sustainability Tips & Tricks

    Now in its fifth decade after starting in Wisconsin in 1970, Earth Day is a great time to volunteer and think outside the box when it comes to thriving sustainability. Biokleen is onboard and here to help. We use natural ingredients and biodegradable formulas to give priority to people, pets and our planet. Here are a few tips to help everyone do their part to reduce, reuse and recycle.

  • Applying "Reduce. Reuse. Recycle." at Urnex

    When people think about sustainability, the focus is usually on end-of-life outcomes for the products we use. Here’s how we at Urnex apply a holistic approach to product formulation, manufacturing and global logistics.