stephen p. ashkin 812 / 332-7950 steveashkin@ashkingroup

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Stephen P. Ashkin812 / [email protected]

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


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


Why build green?

Sell Price

Const Cost

Utilities

Maintenance

$250,000

$175,000

$500/month

$20/month $30/month

$250/month

$177,500

?????


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

?????


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.


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


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


Implementation Overview Considerations The 3 Stages of Implementation

1. Agreement Phase

2. Implementation Phase

3. Stewardship Phase Timeline The Cost of “greening”


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


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



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



1. Agreement2. Building the Team (hospital example)

A. Chief Administrator’s OfficeB. Infection ControlC. Environmental ServicesD. NursingE. Patient CareF. Marketing / Community RelationsG. Other



1. Agreement2. Building the Team 3. Conducting the “baseline” surveys and

analyzing the data



1. Agreement2. Building the Team 3. Conducting the “baseline” surveys and

analyzing the data4. Developing the plan



1. Agreement2. Building the Team3. Conducting the “baseline” surveys and

analyzing the data4. Developing the plan5. Getting everyone onboard


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


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


Timeline & Cost Timeline

Reach an agreement “Pilot” – two to three months

Cost Cost Neutral May reduce costs May require more cleaning


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


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


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



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



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


No Matter the Size of Your Piece of Pie

Green Can Help It Grow


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?


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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