Industries Served
Friday, 12 June 2009 16:57    PDF Print E-mail

Industries Served

Green Bridge offers private labeling opportunities to major retailers and organizations, within its target markets. The Company’s product containers and concentration levels will be developed according to the needs of each client and industry segment. Any interested parties should Contact GBI for more information.

MEDICAL FACILITIES

Currently, the majority of cleaners used in hospitals contain irritating and toxic contaminants, which pose a threat to healthcare workers, patients, guests and the indoor air quality. Many standard cleaning products contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), many of which are neurotoxins and are implicated in respiratory irritations, headaches, and skin rashes and in long-term health issues. Research shows that exposure to cleaning agents is associated with an increased risk of new-onset asthma among nurses and housekeeping staff.

In the U.S. alone, more than 2 million nosocomial infections are acquired each year, resulting in over $4 billion in healthcare costs and approximately 100,000 deaths. As a result, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) continue to enforce stricter guidelines in the type of cleaning products used in medical facilities.

As alternative, eco-friendly products are currently being more widely produced, hospitals are now able to choose safer, milder cleaning products. Green Bridge provides non-toxic, bio-renewable surface cleaners, which are better for patients and healthcare workers. These products have the ability to clean floors, walls, painted surfaces, exterior bowl surfaces, empty basins, showers, and conductive flooring and lavatory fixtures. Green Bridge also has designed its products to help neutralize odors commonly found in hospitals and other medical facilities.

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AGRICULTURE

Green Bridge’s products aid in the elimination of odors and toxins, such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which occur naturally in animal waste. H2S is released primarily as a gas that spreads in the air; it is flammable, colorless and has a characteristic odor of rotten eggs. Numerous studies have linked H2S with health problems in humans. Exposure to low concentrations of hydrogen sulfide may cause irritation to the eyes, nose and throat. It may also cause difficulty in breathing for some asthmatics. In many individuals, there may be permanent or long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function.

H2S level regulations and guidelines have historically been determined and enforced on a State level, although more recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mandated that certain livestock farms report their estimated air emissions and have been enforcing penalties of up to $25,000, per day, with non-compliant farms. Current states that enforce H2S level regulations include: Arizona, California, Delaware, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon and Wisconsin.

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RETAIL

While it is true that today’s household cleaning products are much more effective than those available to consumers a decade ago, the majority of these products contain a plethora of chemicals whose presence in the household raises very serious health concerns. Chemicals contained in these products can remain suspended in the air for hours after the products have been used and can easily be inhaled. Due to these factors, the EPA has estimated that the air quality inside the home is 5 to 10 times more toxic than the air outside. A recent study, examining indoor home air quality, throughout 6 cities, revealed peak concentrations of 20 specific toxic chemicals were 200 to 500 times higher inside than the highest concentrations recorded outside.

There are approximately 85,000 chemicals used in household cleaning products. According to the Breast Cancer Fund, complete toxicological screening data is available for only 7% of these chemicals. Additionally, more than 90% of these chemicals have never been tested for their effects on human health. Testing conducted by the National Toxicology Program concluded between 5% and 10% of all chemicals in production could be expected to be carcinogenic in humans.

As consumers are becoming more aware of the harmful effects that their household cleaners pose, consumers trends show that the ‘green factor’ has become a criterion when making purchasing decisions. Between 2006 and 2007, sales of natural cleaning products rose by 23%. Although U.S. organic household cleaning products currently only represented 3% of the $5 billion industry, it is anticipated that the total market share will increase to 30% by 2013.

Green Bridge offers 100% organic cleaners, to replace synthetic products currently offered in the marketplace. The Company’s GBI Product Line consists of stain removers, all-purpose disinfectants, window cleaners, laundry detergents, odor eliminators and toilet bowel cleaners.

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FUNDRAISING

Green Bridge is currently developing an extension of its Web site to provide non-profits, schools and others organizations an online tool to raise capital through fundraising. Each fundraising organization will be able to create their own account, where they will promote the purchase of products to their supporters.

Products offered will include more practical items, compared to the industry’s traditional fundraising products: candy bars, magazines and wrapping paper. The site will enable supporters to purchase the GBI ZAP stain pen remover and other GBI products. Green Bridge is currently seeking opportunities to resell other ‘green’ products through its fundraising site. For each product purchased on this site, 10% or more of the purchase price will be donated to the fundraising organization.

If you are interested in participating in the Company’s fundraisers, please visit the GBI Fundraisers Section of the Web site.

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Military

Because of their low aquatic toxicity Green Bridge cleaners can be used by both the Navy and Coast Guard on base and at sea. The way our products are designed and manufactured they are not harmful to our sailors or the marine life they travel through. And with the added benefit of being gentle on skin, they can even be used, in diluted doses, to clean wildlife and shorelines after an oil spill or pipeline eruption.

For the Army, Air Force and Marines, the products are approved for use in the close quarters of barracks, tanks, transports and aircraft. Their formulation keeps air quality impact to a minimum and any spills are relatively harmless and easily cleaned up through standard handling procedures. And with our commercial grade concentrates, transportation over long distances is less costly and contributes to a smaller carbon footprint.

These characteristics combined with Green Bridge Industries commitment to military related charities and support organizations make our products the perfect addition to the reliability and dedication of our Armed Forces worldwide. At Green Bridge we are proud and honored to serve those who keep us safe.

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