Awards, Customer Testimonials and Press Releases

2022

Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Recognized Among Top Hospitals in the Nation for Environmental Excellence by Practice Greenhealth
Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health care network, today announced that four network hospitals – Hackensack University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center and Bayshore Medical Center – were recognized by Practice Greenhealth as Top 25 Environmental Excellence Awards Honorees in the nation. Learn more.

 

 

Wrapped with Inspiration this Earth Day 2022
Inspired by the amplified courage, empathy and continuing dedication of healthcare professionals over the past two years, the Sculpture and Fashion students of North Bergen High School, North Bergen, NJ, created an elegant, angelic-type dress using clean, recycled blue (sterilization) wrap, the material that surgical devices are wrapped in, sourced from Hackensack University Medical Center. Learn more.

 

2020

Hackensack University Medical Center Recognized by Practice Green Health as One of the Top 25 Hospitals in the U.S. for Environmental Sustainability for the 7th Consecutive Year
Newswise — – Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center was recognized as one of Practice Greenhealth’s Top 25 Hospitals for Environmental Excellence for the seventh consecutive year. Hackensack University Medical Center is one of only three hospitals in the nation — and the only hospital in the tri-state area — to receive this prestigious recognition for the seventh year in a row. Learn more.

 

Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Recognized as Top Hospitals in the Nation for Environmental Sustainability by Practice Green Health.
Hackensack Meridian Health, the state’s largest and most comprehensive health network, today announced that two of its hospitals, Hackensack University Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center, were recognized by Practice Greenhealth as Top 25 Hospitals for Environmental Excellence. In addition, seven network hospitals were recognized for their commitment to environmental stewardship and their sustainability achievements. Learn more. 

2019

Environmental Excellence Award The Hackensack Meridian Health network was recognized by Practice Greenhealth for our commitment to improving environmental performance and achieving a top standard of excellence in sustainability. Learn more.

2018

Environmental Conservation Champion of Good Works
Hackensack Meridian Health was recognized by The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey for our work to support and advance environmental conservation. Learn more.

15 Environmental Excellence Awards for Leadership in Health Care Sustainability
Practice Greenhealth recognized Hackensack Meridian Health as a nationwide leader and innovator in sustainability efforts. Learn more.

Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards
The Christie Administration honored Hackensack University Medical Center for its leadership in improving our communities through eco-friendly green practices.

2017

Greenest Hospitals in America
Hackensack University Medical Center is the only New Jersey hospital to be named to this list by Becker’s Hospital Review for three consecutive years. Learn more.

Environmental Excellence Award
The Hackensack Meridian Health network was again recognized by Practice Greenhealth for our dedication to environmental sustainability in health care. Learn more.

Hackensack University Medical Center Named One of America's Greenest Hospitals by Becker's Hospital Review Three Years in a Row
Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center is pleased to announce that it is has been named one of the 60 greenest hospitals in America by Becker’s Hospital Review. Learn more.

Earth Day Fashion: Wedding Dress Made From Recycled Medical Packaging Waste
The Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center at Hackensack University Medical Center has come up with a neat idea to commemorate Earth Day; a wedding dress made from recycled goods. Learn more.

Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center Earns the Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Award for Fourth Year in a Row
In recognition for groundbreaking achievement and innovation in health care sustainability, Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center received the Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation's leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care. Learn more.

Customer Testimonials

York Avenue Preschool, New York, NY
"We are thrilled to be using Greening The Cleaning® products and feel that we are contributing to the wellbeing of our families and staff as we keep our facility as clean and beautiful as it has always been. Not only is the level of cleanliness consistent with our rigorous standards, but our cleaning and maintenance staff feel relieved to avoid daily contact with chemicals that are harsh on their skin, eyes and lungs. One would never know that we are using non-conventional cleaning products.” — Bonnie Branciforte, Gym Time, Rhythm and Glues & York Avenue Preschool, New York, N.Y.

Premier Building Services
"I like using the green cleaning chemicals to clean the Pediatric office. They do a great job and leave the office with a nice clean smell. It provides a safe, clean environment for the children who come here." — Alicia, Premier Building Services, Kinnelon, NJ

Vineyard Bottled Waters
“As annual sponsors of the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby, we supply the weigh-in station with GTC Sanitizer (DI 18), All Purpose Cleaner (DIN 1), PH Neutral Floor Cleaner (DIN 20) & Glass and Window Cleaner (DIN 13). Keeping our waterways clean and safe for marine life is a core component of the Derby's mission and we have recognized Greening The Cleaning® products as a safe and easy way to maintain a clean weigh station and a healthy harbor for this generation of fishermen and beyond.” — Chuck Noonan & Team, Vineyard Bottled Waters, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.

The Linda Vista
“Greening The Cleaning® products are the best we've tried in 35 years. Besides being kind to the environment, these products also do the cleaning jobs they claim. Each product has its own smell and color which makes it easy to grab the correct one. Thank you for making such superb products. We have full confidence in them.” — Marje Stampfl, The Linda Vista, Jackson, Calif.

The Goddard School
“Here at The Goddard School, the benefits we have found after switching to Greening The Cleaning® program include savings on costs, toxicity, quantity and space. Most importantly, it is safer for our children, staff and environment.” — Lauren Baldwin, Owner, The Goddard School, Marlboro, N.J.