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How To Implement A Green Cleaning Program. BSCAI, Orlando, FL April 3, 2005. Stephen P. Ashkin 812 / 332-7950 SteveAshkin@AshkinGroup.com. 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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Stephen P. Ashkin812 / 332-7950SteveAshkin@AshkinGroup.com
How To ImplementA Green Cleaning Program
BSCAI, Orlando, FL
April 3, 2005
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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
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How Big Is Your Piece Of The Pie? Is It Growing?
$150 billion industry Cleaning industry minimal real growth Growth through taking market share Green can help
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Why build green?
Sell Price
Const Cost
Utilities
Maintenance
$250,000
$175,000
$500/month
$20/month $30/month
$250/month
$177,500
?????
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Why build green?
Sell Price
Replacement
Utilities
Maintenance
$500,000
New roof, furnace, A/C
$3,000/month
$40/month $60/month
$1,500/month
$0
15 years later
?????
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Define “Green” Cleaning …products and services that reduce the
health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.”
Executive Order 13101
Green Cleaning: Cleaning to protect health without harming the environment.
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Define “Green” Cleaning Chemicals:
Cleaners: Green Seal GS-37 Others: Low-VOC Floor Finish: Sustainable, metal-free Hand Soaps: Non-antimicrobial
Paper & Liners: Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines Green Seal Chlorine-Free Paper Association
Equipment Vacuums: CRI Green Label Program Floor Machines: Vacuum attachments
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Define “Green” Cleaning (cont) Entry mats Tools & Equipment:
Micro-fiber mops & cloths Vapor machines High-efficiency carpet extractors Water-conserving tools & devices
Recycling Integrated Pest Management Energy Other:
Procedures Stewardship Communications
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Implementation Overview Considerations The 3 Stages of Implementation
1. Agreement Phase
2. Implementation Phase
3. Stewardship Phase Timeline The Cost of “greening”
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Considerations Are There Any
Existing Problems?
One Size Does NOT Fit All
Is Money An Issue?
Is Everybody Onboard?
Are The Unions An Issue?
The “Pilot” Concept
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Implementation ProcessStage 1: Agreement Phase
1. Agreement2. Building the Team (school example)
A. Principal (or their representative)B. Building EngineerC. School NurseD. TeachersE. Union RepF. Parent / PTOG. Student RepH. Science ClubI. Board MemberJ. Others
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Implementation ProcessStage 1: Agreement Phase
1. Agreement2. Building the Team (Green building example)
A. Facility ManagerB. LEED Project ManagerC. Marketing PersonD. Leasing AgentE. Human ResourcesF. Environment, Health & Safety PersonG. Sustainability ManagerH. Tenant RepsI. Vendor(s)J. Others
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Implementation ProcessStage 1: Agreement Phase
1. Agreement2. Building the Team (hospital example)
A. Chief Administrator’s OfficeB. Infection ControlC. Environmental ServicesD. NursingE. Patient CareF. Marketing / Community RelationsG. Other
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Implementation ProcessStage 1: Agreement Phase
1. Agreement2. Building the Team 3. Conducting the “baseline” surveys and
analyzing the data
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Implementation ProcessStage 1: Agreement Phase
1. Agreement2. Building the Team 3. Conducting the “baseline” surveys and
analyzing the data4. Developing the plan
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Implementation ProcessStage 1: Agreement Phase
1. Agreement2. Building the Team3. Conducting the “baseline” surveys and
analyzing the data4. Developing the plan5. Getting everyone onboard
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Implementation ProcessStage 2: Implementation Phase
6. Products & Equipmenta. Vacuum cleaners & floor machinesb. Janitorial paperc. Plastic bagsd. Mops & bucketse. Cartsf. Entryway mats
7. Proceduresa. Health impactsb. Accommodating people with special needsc. Environmental impacts
8. Training
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Implementation ProcessStage 3: Stewardship Phase
9. Communicationsa. Management / Administrationb. Environmental Services / Custodiansc. Occupants
1) Patients2) Teachers / Students / Parents
d. Others1) Outside Contractors2) Visitors / Guests
10. Feedback
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Timeline & Cost Timeline
Reach an agreement “Pilot” – two to three months
Cost Cost Neutral May reduce costs May require more cleaning
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Overview of Green Cleaning Procedures
1st Goal: Reduce exposures
2nd Goal: Identify efficiencies
Occupants expect to “see” something different.
Change can include: how, when, what, in what sequence, etc.
Minimize change
Maximize resources
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Overview of Green Cleaning Procedures
1st Goal: Reduce exposures
2nd Goal: Identify efficiencies
Occupants expect to “see” something different.
Change can include: how, when, what, in what sequence, etc.
Minimize change
Maximize resources
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Procedures:Common Opportunities
Work from a plan Get organized
“Team” Cleaning Day Cleaning
Get teacher support Cleaning products
for teachers Teach kids to “clean up” Teach kids to organize, stack chairs, etc. Teach kids to wash their hands
Find resources - cleaning is important
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Procedures:“Common” Opportunities
Focus on the entryways – including those outside the building.
Vacuum first
Vacuum, rather then dust mop
Dust with micro-fiber cloths, rather than feather or dry dusters
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Procedures:“Common” Opportunities
Build a floor care program that will last Find efficiencies in the restroom
Larger rolls of paper – eliminate C-fold towels Touch-free dispensers Larger trash cans
Bigger is better Aerosols, triggers sprayers and
other means of applying chemicals Apply disinfectants first to increase dwell time
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Procedures:“Common” Opportunities
Working around people needing special accommodations
Consider non-chemical cleaning opportunities Squeegees for cleaning
glass & mirrors Micro-fiber cloths to
replace cleaning chemicals. Mechanical snakes to open
clogged drains Steam/vapor cleaning Pressure cleaning
Other
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No Matter the Size of Your Piece of Pie
Green Can Help It Grow
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Final Thoughts Green Cleaning can re-establish our
industry’s “value” as essential to protecting public health, improving performance and productivity.
Green Cleaning can make an enormous impact towards reducing our impact on the environment.
What would happen to our industry if building owners decided they needed to clean 25% more?
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Let’s Talk Green www.bscai.org www.usgbc.org www.GreenSeal.org www.scorecard.org/chemical-profiles/index.tcl
(to learn about chemicals) www.NewDream.org (green purchasing) www.h2e-online.org (health care) www.chps.net (schools) www.HealthySchoolsCampaign.org (schools)
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