going green

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Going GreenAn Introduction to

Implementing Green Cleaning Programs

David R. Holly612.605.6651

[email protected]

www.AshkinGroup.com

The Ashkin Group, llc.Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

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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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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

You 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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The Simplest Definition is anExcellent Working Definition

Green CleaningCleaning that protects health

without harming the environment.


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Green Cleaning is More Than Changing to a Milder Soap


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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

http://www.ashkingroup.com/

http://www.destinationgreen.com/

http://www.managinggreen.com/

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