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Going GreenAn Introduction to
Implementing Green Cleaning Programs
David R. Holly612.605.6651
www.AshkinGroup.com
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The Cleaning Industry isOne of the Largest in the World
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Why Do We Clean?
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Cleaning Has Come to be Perceived as a Commodity
Green Cleaning Traditional Cleaning
Comprehensive Program Single Products
Focus on Health Focus on Appearance
Focus on People Focus on Cost
Shared Responsibility Suppliers are “Tolerated”
Perceived as Added Value Perceived as a Commodity
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The Opportunities to BenefitFrom Green Cleaning are Now
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Putting the Green CleaningPieces Together Can Be Puzzling
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This Presentation Will Help You Put Your Puzzle Together
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed
citizens can change the world.In fact, it’s the only thing that
ever has.”Margaret Mead
Your Company CanMake A Difference
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We’ll Start by Defining theGreen Cleaning Puzzle
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The First Piece of Our Puzzle -“What is Green Cleaning?”
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We Must Reduce Health & Environmental Impacts
“…products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose…” Executive Order 13101
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Green Cleaning is More Than Changing to a Milder Soap
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The Simplest Definition is anExcellent Working Definition
Green CleaningCleaning that protects health
without harming the environment.
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A Green Cleaning Program is a Complete Approach to Cleaning
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There are Many Misconceptions about Green Cleaning
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However, The Reality ofGreen Cleaning is Very Positive
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Green Cleaning Is Not a Fad, It Has Become Mainstream
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The Next Piece of Our Puzzle -“Why Green Cleaning?”
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The Quality of the IndoorEnvironment Impacts Everyone
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Green Cleaning ImprovesOccupant Health & Productivity
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Green Cleaning Improvesa Building’s ROI
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Cleaning Can Impact aStudent’s Ability to Learn
If children are sick in class, or too ill to attend – how will
they learn?
If teachers & staff are sick during the day, or too sick to report – how will they teach?
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Green Cleaning Can Improve aStudent’s Ability to Learn
25% improvement in number of students meeting or exceeding basic levels on math & reading testsDramatic decreases in reported illnesses & nurse visitsDramatic improvements in reported attitudes from students & staff
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Patients & Staff in Health CareFacilities are Vulnerable to Cleaning
Patients may suffer with compromised immune systemsDifficult to isolate them from the impacts of cleaning2 Million nosocomial infections acquired annually
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How We Clean Also ImpactsThe People Who DO the Cleaning
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The Cleaning Industry Has aMajor Impact on the Environment
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The Next Piece - Implementing a Green Cleaning Program
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Green Cleaning is More Than Choosing a New Product…
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Begin by Planning Your First Green Project
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Set & Communicate ClearGoals and Expectations
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Consider Starting with aPilot Project
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Begin by Choosing CertifiedGreen Cleaning Chemicals
Environmental ChoiceGreen Seal
Glass CleanersGeneral Purpose CleanersWashroom CleanersCarpet Extraction Chemicals
Dispensing Equipment
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Add More Green CleaningChemicals to Your Operation
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Choose Paper With Post-Consumer Recycled Content
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Use EPA GuidelinesTo Choose Janitorial Paper
Item Post-Consumer Fiber %
Recycled Fiber %
Toilet Tissue 20 – 60 20 – 100
Paper Towels 40 – 60 40 – 100
Paper Napkins 30 – 60 30 – 100
Facial Tissue 10 – 15 10 – 100
General Purpose Wipes
40 40 – 100
Plastic Liners 10 – 100 10 - 100
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Choose Ergonomic EquipmentThat Improves Productivity
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Choose Equipment to CaptureAnd Contain Dirt & Dust
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Complete Your Green Shopping With Additional Products
Entryway matsMicro-fiber cloths & mopsRecycling binsTrash cans & linersPest management productsWater-saving devicesIce meltMore…
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Choose Green Landscaping Products and Services
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Make the Move to Integrated Pest Management
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Effective Implementation Requires Effective Training
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Detail the What, When, and Why’s of Green Cleaning
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Maximize Labor Productivityto Minimize Costs
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Document Results andImprove the Process
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Develop a Stewardship PlanFor Sustainable Results
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Ensure Everyone UnderstandsThe Concepts of Stewardship
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Communicate the Elementsof a Stewardship Plan
Building PolicyManagement GoalsStaffing PlanBuilding the Stewardship TeamProduct CriteriaCleaning GuidelinesSafety & Health GuidelinesHazardous Materials ManagementHazardous Waste ManagementWaste Minimization & RecyclingCommunicationsGoals Measurements
Derived from ASTM National Cleaning Standard
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Let’s Look at OurGreen Cleaning Puzzle
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Where are You onThe Green Continuum?
Green Cleaning championsEstablished a stewardship programJoined USGBC and have a LEED projectImplementing Green Cleaning Started a pilot projectChoosing “greener” products & equipmentInvestigating Green CleaningCleaning for appearance
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Why Do We Clean?
How will YOU answer the question?
Thank you!
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Handouts On-Line
Entire presentation (inc. notes)www.AshkinGroup.comClick on - Trade Show Presentations
Be sure to checkoutwww.DestinationGreen.comwww.ManagingGreen.com