Going Green

1. Going Green An Introduction to Implementing Green Cleaning Programs David R. Holly 612.605.6651 DavidHolly@AshkinGroup.com www.AshkinGroup.com

2. Who IS The Ashkin Group? The Ashkin Group is dedicated to creating healthier, more productive indoor environments with lower burdens on our natural systems, while creating sustainable value for our clients. Our commitment to Green Cleaning is more than our business, it is our passion, our calling, our mission in life - to transform the cleaning industry. We believe that we can demonstrate that one can"do well by doing good."

3. Putting the Green CleaningPieces Together Can Be Puzzling • Definitions • Common Misconceptions • Why it’s so Important • How to Implement • Questions

4. The First Piece of Our Puzzle -“What is Green Cleaning?”

5. We Must ReduceHealth & 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

6. The Simplest Definition is anExcellent Working Definition • Green CleaningCleaning that protects health without harming the environment.

7. Green Cleaning is MoreThan Changing to a Milder Soap

8. A Green Cleaning Program isa Complete Approach to Cleaning

9. What is Sustainability? Meeting OUR needs today, withoutcompromising the ability of future generations to meet their OWN needs...

10. Green Cleaning and theTriple Bottom Line • Economic impact • Environmental impact • Social impact

11. The Shades of Green Hard Adds Cost • Social issues – living wage, benefits, advancement, etc. • Healthy, high performance cleaning • High performing equipment, micro fiber, recycled products, entry mats • Efficient operations, green chemicals and dispensing equipment Easy No Added Cost

12. There are Some Misconceptionsabout Green Cleaning • Green products don’t work • Green products are too expensive • Implementing a Green Cleaning program is too expensive • Green Cleaning is a fad - this too shall pass...

13. However, The Reality ofGreen Cleaning is Very Positive • Green products ARE effective • Green products arecompetitively priced • Implementing a Green Cleaningcan be cost neutral • Green Cleaning has an economic benefit - it is NOT a fad

14. The Next Piece of Our Puzzle -“Why Green Cleaning?” • Economic impact • Health impact • Environmental impact

15. Why Build Green?

16. Why Build Green?

17. The Quality of the IndoorEnvironment Impacts Everyone

18. Green CleaningImproves a Building’s ROI

19. Financial Benefits of Green

20. Business Impact of Green Source: USGBC case studies

21. Green Cleaning ImprovesOccupant Health & Productivity

22. West Bend Mutual Insurance

23. 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?

24. Green Cleaning Can Improve aStudent’s Ability to Learn • 25% improvement in number of students meeting or exceeding basic levels on math & reading tests • Dramatic decreases in reported illnesses & nurse visits • Dramatic improvements in reported attitudes from students & staff

25. Patients & Staff in Health CareFacilities are Vulnerable to Cleaning • Patients may suffer with compromised immune systems • Difficult to isolate them from the impacts of cleaning • 2 Million nosocomialinfections acquired annually

26. How We Clean Also ImpactsThe People Who DO the Cleaning • 2nd largest employer • 3 million employees • Workman’s Compensation • Social issues

27. The Cleaning Industry Has aMajor Impact on the Environment • 6 billion poundsof chemicals • 27 million trees • 35 million trashbags / day • 10,000 dumptrucks of equipment

28. The Next Piece - Implementing a Green Cleaning Program • Roadmaps • 5 “easy” steps • Support & guidance

29. Green Cleaning Roadmaps • USGBC - LEED • Green Guide to Health Care • Collaborative for High Performance Schools • Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools • Carpet & Rug Institute • EPA

30. Begin w/ the End in MindThe Shades of Green Hard Adds Cost • Social issues – living wage, benefits, advancement, etc. • Healthy, high performance cleaning • High performing equipment, micro fiber, recycled products, entry mats • Efficient operations, green chemicals and dispensing equipment Easy No Added Cost

31. Planning Your First Green Project

32. Set & Communicate ClearGoals and Expectations

33. Consider Startingwith a Pilot Project

34. Five “Easy” Steps toImplementing a Green Program • Switch to Green Cleaning Chemicals • Add Green Equipment & Supplies • Adopt Green Cleaning Procedures • Add Green Paper & Plastic • Share the Responsibility

35. Begin by Choosing CertifiedGreen Cleaning Chemicals • Green Seal • Ecologo • Green Continuum • Dispensing Equipment

36. Choose Equipment to CaptureAnd Contain Dirt & Dust

37. Choose Ergonomic EquipmentThat Improves Productivity

38. Complete Your Green Shopping With Additional Products • Entryway mats • Micro fiber cloths & mops • Recycling bins • Trash cans & liners • Pest management products • Water-saving devices • Ice melt

39. Choose Paper With Post-Consumer Recycled Content

40. Use EPA GuidelinesTo Choose Janitorial Paper

41. Effective ImplementationRequires Effective Training

42. Maximize Labor Productivityto Minimize Costs

43. Document Results andImprove the Process

44. What About the Cost of aGreen Cleaning Program?

45. Develop a Stewardship PlanFor Sustainable Results

46. Resources and Support • Knowledgeable distributor / supplier • Respected consultants • www.GreenCleaningForDummies.com • www.healthyschoolscampaign.org • www.USGBC.org • www.DestinationGreen.com • www.GreenSeal.org

47. Going Green Thank You! David R. Holly 612.605.6651 DavidHolly@AshkinGroup.com www.AshkinGroup.com