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For me, sustainability has always been a family affair. My role as the Director of Sustainability at Microsoft and my passion for sustainable living were directly influenced by my dad, Tom Sellars. And I’m not alone in that feeling. My two brothers, Mac and John, have their own eco-friendly ventures as well. Our dad paved the way, instilling into us at an early age the importance of our planet and its future. Reduce, reuse recycle was a way of life at the Sellars household. Dad invested he …

Milwaukee (March 4, 2025) — Sellars Absorbent Materials, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer and marketer of wipes, absorbents and towel and tissue products, has received two national awards for its business, social and environmental leadership. Real Leaders recognized Sellars with its Company Impact Award and Tom Sellars, CEO of Sellars, was named to the MO 100 Top Impact CEO list. “At Sellars, we have a long-term commitment to our people, our customers, our products and the planet,&rdqu …

The Sellars story is not only filled with innovation and promise but built on a hardworking and humble foundation. It all started in 1985 in John Sellars’ garage with one innovative product: the Hardliner Mat. John set out to create a revolutionary absorbent product to replace the dusty, messy and heavy kitty litter that was commonly used to soak up oil and fluids. After hard work, long nights and dedication, our newly founded  Sellars company secured our first client, a major Wi …

Tom Sellars, CEO and Chairman of Sellars Absorbent Materials, has been named to the 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100, which recognizes the state’s top 100 CEOs and C-level executives who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision and passion. This is the second year in a row that Sellars has received the Titan 100 award.   “I get energized about our business when I see tangible examples of how we are making a difference in the lives of our people,” says CEO Tom Sel …

Whether fueling up a vehicle, grabbing a cup of coffee or a quick bite to eat, convenience stores (also known as C-stores) are, as their name implies, convenient for those on the go. While the average C-store visit lasts only 4 minutes, many customers return to the same location multiple times per week. And one of the driving factors in becoming the C-store of choice is cleanliness. Research from CSP found that 53% of C-store shoppers consider cleanliness to be a crucial factor when selecting a …