Three companies pilot the first sustainable landscaping certification in the U.S. Madison, Wisconsin, April 10, 2023 – Three companies have taken action to eliminate harmful chemical exposure to people, pets and pollinators by achieving Green Shield Certified (GSC) for Landscapes recognition. The companies of Good Nature Organic Lawn Care, Natural Communities, LLC and Dig Right In Landscaping,
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The City of Elgin expands its Pesticide Free Zone program in 2022
Northwestern Chicago Suburb commits to 12 Pesticide Free Zones. The City of Elgin has designated approximately 26.45 acres of parkland for avoiding synthetic pesticide applications. “We are always looking for opportunities to offer sustainable land management practices that limit or eliminate any herbicide-related chemical exposure while still maintaining weed control and aesthetic quality in our
Green Shield Certified Launches Sustainable Landscaping Standards
GSC for Landscapes expands sustainable pest control certification and evaluation services to outdoor spaces Madison, Wisconsin, May 3, 2022 – This May, the sustainable standard for premium pest protection, Green Shield Certified (GSC), will introduce GSC for Landscapes that identifies and promotes safer greenspaces for: Pollinators-Habitat destruction and overuse of pesticides has triggered an unsustainable population
