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Green Cleaning in a LEED Environment Geoff Snavely, LEED AP

Green Cleaning in a LEED Environment Geoff Snavely, LEED AP. Agenda. The Business of Green Cleaning Define Green & Green Cleaning “Roadmaps” Take-Aways LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance The Future. Book Objective.

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Green Cleaning in a LEED Environment Geoff Snavely, LEED AP

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  1. Green Cleaning in a LEED Environment Geoff Snavely, LEED AP

  2. Agenda • The Business of Green Cleaning • Define Green & Green Cleaning • “Roadmaps” • Take-Aways • LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance • The Future

  3. Book Objective • Identify how green cleaning operations and best practices will affect facility and property management, tenants of buildings and suppliers of such practices. This document will provide real data that demonstrates how one can realize environmental, economic and operational success in their facilities through: • Substantiated research • Case studies • Model programs and guidelines

  4. Book Format • Book • Green Definitions, Terms, Organizations & Standards • “Roadmaps” to Green Cleaning • Products, Process and Procedures • Finding a Green Service Provider; RFI & RFP Process • Selling Green Cleaning Internally • Common Challenges • Hard and Soft Costs of Green Cleaning • Where We Go From Here

  5. Book Format • Appendixes • Global Eco-labeling Network Provider List • Green Cleaning Products Selection Criterion • Green Cleaning Products Proposed Contract • IU’s Sustainability Task Force Recommendations • RFI & RFP Prototypes • Establishing a Performance-based Cleaning System • Walk-Through Audit Management Tool • Green Cleaning Survey Results

  6. Book Format • Case Studies • Adobe Systems – Cushman & Wakefield • Bentall Capital • Great River Energy • Harvard Medical School • Massachusetts State Office Buildings • Metro Health • Pacific Northwest Laboratory • Shell Oil • Troutman Saunders • Universities of Alberta, McMaster & Michigan • Viva Verde • Vonachen

  7. Book Format • Case Studies --- continued • AbilityOne • FBG • GOJO • Harvard Maintenance • JohnsonDiversey • Maintex • Servicon • Tennant • UGL Unicco

  8. The Business of Green CleaningDefining Green & Green Cleaning

  9. What Is Green & Green Cleaning • …products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.” US Presidential Executive Order 13101 (1993)

  10. What Is Green & Green Cleaning • …products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.” US Presidential Executive Order 13101 (1993)

  11. What Is Green & Green Cleaning • …products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.” • Green Continuum It’s a journey

  12. What Is Green & Green Cleaning • …products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.” • Defining Green Cleaning Cleaning that protects health without harming the environment

  13. What Is Green & Green Cleaning • Concept / Approach to Cleaning • Preventative maintenance • Time management • Pollution prevention • Continuous improvement • Just-in-time inventory • Six Sigma • Total Quality Management

  14. What Is Green & Green Cleaning • Concept / Approach to Cleaning • Preventative maintenance • Time management • Pollution prevention • Continuous improvement • Just-in-time inventory • Six Sigma • Total Quality Management • Focus on reducing health and environmental impacts

  15. The Business of Green CleaningRoadmaps

  16. Roadmaps • LEED for Existing Buildings • 10 Steps To Green Cleaning Implementation • Collaborative for High Performance Schools • Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning

  17. Requirements • Green chemicals

  18. Chapter 5: Product Considerations • Bio-Based / Renewable Resources • Biodegradability • pH • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) • Flashpoint • Dyes • Fragrances • Ingredient Choices

  19. Requirements • Green chemicals • Carpet & Rug Institute for vacuums

  20. Requirements • Green chemicals • Carpet & Rug Institute for vacuums • EPA for janitorial paper and liners

  21. Requirements • Green chemicals • Carpet & Rug Institute for vacuums • EPA for janitorial paper and liners • Training and Standard Operating Procedures

  22. Requirements • Green chemicals • Carpet & Rug Institute for vacuums • EPA for janitorial paper and liners • Training and Standard Operating Procedures • Communications

  23. Other Requirements • Other janitorial products • Entrance mats • Micro-fiber cloths • Micro-fiber mops • Recycling bins • Other products • Automatic flush valves and faucets • Hand hygiene • Waterless urinals • Compact fluorescent light bulbs • Pest management products • Landscaping products

  24. In Lieu of Standards and Certification • …products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.”

  25. In Lieu of Standards and Certification • …products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.” • Green Continuum • Conserve chemicals • Conserve water • Conserve energy • Reduce toxicity • Recycle content • Durability

  26. The Business of Green CleaningTake-Aways

  27. Global Ecolabelling Network

  28. Request for Information (RFI) • Mission or Vision Statement • Corporate Environmental Policy or Sustainability Statement • Company Strategic and Succession Plans • Organizational Chart • Evidence of Corporate Compliance • Service Delivery Model • Administrative Systems • References

  29. Request for Proposal (RFP) • Basic Administrative Information • Accurate Operational Information • Detailed Set of Specification • Performance-Based Contracting • Quality Control Plan • Communications Plan • Weighting

  30. Site Manual • Introductory Material • Schedule of Routine Cleaning Operations • Green Floor Care Plan • Schedule of Other Periodic Cleaning Operations • Green Cleaning Plans for Special Situations • Vulnerable Populations • Recycling Program • Green Chemical Policy • Green Equipment Policy • Training Program • Communication Plan

  31. LEED…Let’s Take a Closer Look • LEED = Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design • LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance • Helps building owners and operators measure operations, improvements, and maintenance on a consistent scale • Goal of maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts • Addresses: • Whole-building cleaning and maintenance issues (Including chemical use) • Recycling Programs • Exterior maintenance programs • Systems Upgrades • Green Cleaning is Integral Component of this Rating System

  32. LEED…Let’s Take a Closer Look • Specific credits for Indoor Environmental Quality: • Prerequisite 3 Green Cleaning Policy (Required) • IEQ Credit 3.1 Green Cleaning – High Performance Cleaning Program (1 Point) • IEQ Credit 3.2 Green Cleaning – Custodial Effectiveness Assessment (1 Point) • IEQ Credit 3.3 Green Cleaning – Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials (1 Point) • IEQ Credit 3.4 Green Cleaning – Sustainable Cleaning Equipment (1 Point) • IEQ Credit 3.5 Green Cleaning – Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control (1 Point) • IEQ Credit 3.6 Green Cleaning – Indoor Integrated Pest Management (1 Point) • Certified = 40 – 49 Points • Silver = 50 – 59 Points • Gold = 60 – 79 Points • Platinum = 80+ Points • Total for Green Cleaning Credits = 6 Points (15%)

  33. Benchmarking Success • Local company that achieved certification at the Gold Level • Documented Green Cleaning policy • Performance Metrics section emphasizes specific Standards outlined in the LEED EB: OM Rating System • Documentation maintained annually • Purchases • MSDS • Frequency of application • Performance evaluated based on the percentage of sustainable purchases by cost

  34. Categories and Standards

  35. Categories and Standards

  36. Categories and Standards

  37. Categories and Standards

  38. Categories and Standards

  39. The Business of Green CleaningThe Future

  40. Where We Go From Here • Green Collar Jobs and the “Living Wage”

  41. Where We Go From Here • Green Collar Jobs and the “Living Wage” • Extended Product Responsibility/Take-Back Programs

  42. Where We Go From Here • Green Collar Jobs and the “Living Wage” • Extended Product Responsibility/Take-Back Programs • Sustainability

  43. QUESTIONS?

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