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. Handouts On-Line • Entire presentation (inc. notes) • www.AshkinGroup.com • Click on - Trade Show Presentations • Be sure to checkout • www.DestinationGreen.com • www.ManagingGreen.com The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

3. The Cleaning Industry isOne of the Largest in the World The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

4. Why Do We Clean? The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

5. Cleaning Has Come to be Perceived as a Commodity The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

6. Putting the Green CleaningPieces Together Can Be Puzzling The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

7. This Presentation Will Help You Put Your Puzzle Together The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

8. You CanMake A Difference • “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 The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

9. We’ll Start by Defining theGreen Cleaning Puzzle The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

10. The First Piece of Our Puzzle -“What is Green Cleaning?” The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

11. 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 The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

12. The Simplest Definition is anExcellent Working Definition • Green Cleaning • Cleaning that protects health without harming the environment. The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

13. Green Cleaning is More Than Changing to a Milder Soap The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

14. A Green Cleaning Program is a Complete Approach to Cleaning The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

15. There are Many Misconceptions about Green Cleaning The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

16. However, The Reality ofGreen Cleaning is Very Positive The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

17. Green Cleaning Is Not a Fad, It Has Become Mainstream The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

18. The Next Piece of Our Puzzle -“Why Green Cleaning?” The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

19. The Quality of the IndoorEnvironment Impacts Everyone The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

20. Green Cleaning ImprovesOccupant Health & Productivity The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

21. Green Cleaning Improvesa Building’s ROI The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

22. 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? The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

23. 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 The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

24. 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 nosocomial infections acquired annually The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

25. How We Clean Also ImpactsThe People Who DO the Cleaning The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

26. The Cleaning Industry Has aMajor Impact on the Environment The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

27. The Next Piece - Implementing a Green Cleaning Program The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

28. Green Cleaning is More Than Choosing a New Product… The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

29. Begin by Planning Your First Green Project The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

30. Set & Communicate ClearGoals and Expectations The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

31. Consider Starting with aPilot Project The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

32. Begin by Choosing CertifiedGreen Cleaning Chemicals • Environmental Choice • Green Seal • Glass Cleaners • General Purpose Cleaners • Washroom Cleaners • Carpet Extraction Chemicals • Dispensing Equipment The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

33. Add More Green CleaningChemicals to Your Operation The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

34. Choose Paper With Post-Consumer Recycled Content The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

35. Use EPA GuidelinesTo Choose Janitorial Paper The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

36. Choose Ergonomic EquipmentThat Improves Productivity The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

37. Choose Equipment to CaptureAnd Contain Dirt & Dust The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

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 • More… The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

39. Choose Green Landscaping Products and Services The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

40. Make the Move to Integrated Pest Management The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

41. Effective Implementation Requires Effective Training The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

42. Detail the What, When, and Why’s of Green Cleaning The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

43. Maximize Labor Productivityto Minimize Costs The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

44. Document Results andImprove the Process The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

45. Develop a Stewardship PlanFor Sustainable Results The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

46. Ensure Everyone UnderstandsThe Concepts of Stewardship The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

47. Communicate the Elementsof a Stewardship Plan • Building Policy • Management Goals • Staffing Plan • Building the Stewardship Team • Product Criteria • Cleaning Guidelines • Safety & Health Guidelines • Hazardous Materials Management • Hazardous Waste Management • Waste Minimization & Recycling • Communications • Goals Measurements • Derived from ASTM National Cleaning Standard The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

48. Let’s Look at OurGreen Cleaning Puzzle The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

49. Where are You onThe Green Continuum? • Green Cleaning champions • Established a stewardship program • Joined USGBC and have a LEED project • Implementing Green Cleaning • Started a pilot project • Choosing “greener” products & equipment • Investigating Green Cleaning • Cleaning for appearance The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle

50. Why Do We Clean? • How will YOU answer the question? • Thank you! The Ashkin Group, llc. Solving the Green Cleaning Puzzle