Newsroom
The environment dominates today’s headlines – and for good reason. In our newsroom, you can discover how ECOS is responding to regulatory changes while continuing to be a leader in the eco-conscious cleaning products industry.
In the news
ECOS doesn’t just abide by industry regulations: ECOS surmounts regulations, going beyond requirements to exceed our company goals. We recently became a climate positive manufacturer, which means we offset more than 100% of our emissions. In 2021, we became the first manufacturer in the United States to achieve LEED Zero Carbon, LEED Zero Energy, and LEED Zero Waste certification. Learn more about our commitment to the environment in our newsroom. Or, stay up-to-date on the latest regulatory changes, product releases, and cutting-edge green science behind our formulas.
Press releases
ECOS is excited to share news on product launches, innovative formulas, and advancements in eco-conscious cleaning science. Discover our latest improvements in eco-conscious cleaning formulas. Learn more about our safer ingredients, sustainable formulas, plant-powered science, and commitment to renewable energy.Browse our recent press releases and announcements below. For all other media inquiries, contact ECOS today.
Recent awards & certifications
Past awards & certifications
2024
- The Spruce – Best Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent – ECOS Laundry Detergent Sheets
- Architectural Digest – Best Cleaner – ECOS Dish Soap
- Better Homes & Gardens Clean House Awards – ECOS Laundry Detergent Packs
- ECOS – NEXTY Award – Best Natural Living Product – ECOS Ultra Concentrated Laundry Detergent
2023
- Prevention Health at Home Award – ECOS All-Purpose Cleaner
- Junior Achievement of Orange County & Inland Empire
- Orange County Business Journal ESG Recognition
- U.S. EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year (7th win)
- ECOS – OC Register Top Workplaces (6th win)
- Orange County Business Journal Embracing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Recognition
- Bruin Business 100
- Today’s Parent Best Laundry Detergents for Sensitive Skin and Babies 2023 – Best Innovation – ECOS Laundry Detergent Sheets
- Washington – Thurston County Green Business Designation
- Chapman University Top Employer 2023
2022
- U.S. EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award (6th win)
- ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) Green/Sustainability Award
- Parents’ Best Green Cleaning Products of 2022 – Best Laundry Innovation – ECOS Liquidless Laundry Squares
- Chapman University Top Employer 2022
- NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Drug Store News Retail Excellence Award, Natural Products – ECOS Liquidless Laundry Squares
- U.S. EPA Green Power Partnership Top Partner – 100% Green Power User
- Washington – Thurston County Green Business Designation
- Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies – Corporate Social Responsibility
- WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management – International WELL Building Institute
- Boussias Vegan Awards 2022 – Household Care – Silver – ECOS 2x Laundry Detergent, Magnolia & Lily
- Boussias Vegan Awards 2022 – Household Care – Bronze – ECOSNext, Lavender Vanilla
2021
- Orange County Register Top Workplace Award (4th win)
- New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection – New Jersey Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award – Healthy & Sustainable Businesses
- U.S. EPA WasteWise 2021 Partner of the Year, Small BusinessU.S. EPA WasteWise 2021 Regional Award, Region 9 (CA facility)
- U.S. EPA WasteWise 2021 Regional Award, Region 2 (NJ facility)
- U.S. EPA WasteWise 2021 Regional Award, Region 5 (IL facility)
- Good Housekeeping 2021 Sustainable Innovation Awards – ECOS Climate Positive Commitment
- New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection – Recycling Award WBENC-certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
- U.S. EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award
- U.S. EPA Green Power Leadership Club
- WELL Building Standard certification – Platinum level – International WELL Building Institute (Illinois) (first manufacturer in the world to receive Platinum-level WELL certification)
- LEED Gold certification for Existing Buildings Operations Management (EBOM)
- LEED Zero Energy, LEED Zero Waste, LEED Zero Carbon (first manufacturer in the U.S. to receive LEED Zero Carbon, LEED Zero Energy, and LEED Zero Waste certifications)
- Washington – Thurston County Green Business Designation
- Good Housekeeping 2021 Cleaning Awards – ECOS Laundry Detergent Squares
- Treehugger Best of Green Cleaning 2021 – ECOS All-Purpose Cleaner Orange Plus & ECOS Furniture Polish + Cleaner
- Clean Eating 2021 Clean Choice Awards – Green Your Clean – ECOSNext
- Parents Magazine Best Green Cleaning Products of 2021 – Disney Baby ECOS Stain & Odor Remover
- Health Magazine 2021 Editors’ Pick – ECOS Dishmate Dish Soap Free & Clear
- Chapman University Top Employer 2021
- Shelby Publishing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
2020
- U.S. EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year
- U.S. EPA WasteWise Award, Region 9 (2019)
- U.S. EPA Green Power Leadership Club
- Orange County Register Top Workplace
- Progressive Grocer Editors’ Pick Top New Product (ECOS Mother & Child Dishmate Dish Soap Refill Kit)
- Environmental Media Association Sustainability Standard
2019
- U.S. EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year
- U.S. EPA Green Power Leadership Club
- ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Quality Management System
- Orange County Register Top Workplace
- Natural Child World Eco-Excellence Award
2018
- Orange County Register Top Workplace
- Natural Child World Eco-Excellence Award – ECOS™ Laundry Detergent, Magnolia & Lily
- Sustainable Works 2018 Eco Star Award
- U.S. EPA SmartWay Partner
- U.S. EPA Green Power Leadership Club
- Progressive Grocer 2018 Editor’s Pick – ECOSBreeze™ Fabric & Carpet Odor Eliminator
- Progressive Grocer 2018 Editor’s Pick – ECOSBreeze™ Room Spray
2017
- U.S. EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award
- USGBC OC Eco Award “Most Sustainable Company (Small to Medium Sized)”
- Association of Washington Business Leading Environmental Practices Award
- U.S. EPA WasteWise 2017 Partner of the Year, Small Business
- U.S. EPA Green Power Leadership Club
- Natural Child World Eco-Excellence Awards – Baby ECOS™ Laundry Detergent, Free & Clear
- Natural Child World Eco-Excellence Awards – ECOS™ Laundry Detergent, Magnolia & Lily
- ISSA Hygieia Network Employer of the Year
- City of Cypress Business of the Year
- Environmental Media Association (EMA) Healthy Family Seal
- Green Business Award, Gotham Green Awards
- Single Moms Planet Family Brand of the Year (Baby ECOS™)
- 50th anniversary entered in the Congressional Record
2016
- California Governor’s Environmental & Economic Leadership Award (GEELA)
- U.S. EPA WasteWise Partner of the Year, Small Business
- U.S. EPA Green Power Leadership Club
- Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award
- ASBC SUSTY Award (Sustainable Policymakers Award)
- AWB Green Manufacturing Excellence Award, Association of Washington Business
- NJDEP Recycling Award, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
- Natural Child World Eco-Excellence Awards – Baby ECOS™ Laundry Detergent, Lav & Cham
- Best in Biz Award, Gold
- NJBIA Environmental Quality Award, New Jersey Business and Industry Association
- NJBIA Outstanding Employer Award, New Jersey Business and Industry Association
- Orange County Coastkeeper Toast the Coast Award
- Excellence in Community Award, California State University, Fullerton, Center for Family Business
- Green Means Green Certification, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Florida
2015
- USGBC TRUE Platinum Zero Waste (CA, IL, WA, NJ)
- U.S. EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year
- U.S. EPA Green Power Leadership Club
- New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection Environmental Stewardship Certification
- Association of Washington Business Green Manufacturing Excellence Award
pre-2015
- Environmental Charter Schools Superhero 2014
- U.S. EPA WasteWise Partner (2010–present)
- Family-Owned Business Award – Orange County Business Journal (2014)
- “The 44 Healthiest Companies to Work For in America” www.greatist.com (2014)
- Natural Child World Eco-Excellence Awards (Pet Stain & Odor Remover) (2014)
- Natural Child World Eco-Excellence Awards (Pet Stain & Odor Remover) (2013)
- Natural Child World Eco-Excellence Awards – Baby ECOS™ Laundry Detergent, Lavender & Chamomile (2013)
- Healthy Living Magazine People’s Choice Award in 3 categories: Best Natural Cleaning Product / Best Laundry / Best Automatic Dishwashing Product (2012)
- Green Patriot Working Group (GPWG) Green Patriot Green 100 Designation (2009)
Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks
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