Going Green An Introduction to Implementing Green Cleaning Programs David R. Holly 612.605.6651...

Going Green

An Introduction to Implementing Green Cleaning Programs

David R. Holly612.605.6651

DavidHolly@AshkinGroup.comwww.AshkinGroup.com

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."

Putting the Green CleaningPieces Together Can Be Puzzling

Definitions

Common Misconceptions

Why it’s so Important

How to Implement

Questions

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

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

The Simplest Definition is anExcellent Working Definition

Green Cleaning

Cleaning that protects health without harming the environment.

Green Cleaning is MoreThan Changing to a Milder Soap

A Green Cleaning Program isa Complete Approach to Cleaning

What is Sustainability?

Meeting OUR needs today, withoutcompromising the ability of future generations to meet their OWN needs...

Economic impact

Environmental impact

Social impact

Green Cleaning and theTriple Bottom Line

The Shades of Green

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

HardAdds Cost

Easy

No Added Cost

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...

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

The Next Piece of Our Puzzle -“Why Green Cleaning?”

Economic impact

Health impact

Environmental impact

Why Build Green?

Selling Price $250,000 ????

Construction Cost $175,000 $177,500

Utilities / Month $500 $250

Maintenance / Month

$20 $30

Why Build Green?

Selling Price $500,000 ????

Replacement Costs Roof, Furnace... $0

Utilities / Month $3000 $1500

Maintenance / Month

$40 $60

The Quality of the IndoorEnvironment Impacts Everyone

Green CleaningImproves a Building’s ROI

Category 20-yr NPV ($ per ft2)

Energy Savings $5.80

Emissions Savings $1.20

Water Savings $0.50

O&M $8.50

Productivity and Health Value $36.90 - $55.30

Subtotal $52.90 - $71.30

Avg premium for building ‘Green’

(-$3.00 to -$5.00)

Total 20-yr Net Benefit $49.00 to $66.30

Financial Benefits of Green

Source: USGBC case studies

Project Sq. Ft.Annual Savings

Annual Savings per

Sq.Ft.

Brengel Technology Center

440,000 $333,000 $0.76

JohnsonDiversey, Inc. 278,000 $137,000 $0.49

National Geographic Society

1,000,000 $600,000 $0.60

CA EPA 960,000 $950,000 $0.99

Janssen Pharmaceutica

475,000 $70,000 $0.15

Owens Corning 394,000 $112,965 $0.29

Business Impact of Green

Green Cleaning ImprovesOccupant Health & Productivity

West Bend Mutual Insurance

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?

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

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

How We Clean Also ImpactsThe People Who DO the Cleaning

2nd largest employer

3 million employees

Workman’s Compensation

Social issues

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

The Next Piece - Implementing a Green Cleaning Program

Roadmaps

5 “easy” steps

Support & guidance

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

Begin w/ the End in MindThe Shades of Green

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

HardAdds Cost

Easy

No Added Cost

Planning Your First Green Project

Set & Communicate ClearGoals and Expectations

Consider Startingwith a Pilot Project

Five “Easy” Steps toImplementing a Green Program

1. Switch to Green Cleaning Chemicals

2. Add Green Equipment & Supplies

3. Adopt Green Cleaning Procedures

4. Add Green Paper & Plastic

5. Share the Responsibility

Begin by Choosing CertifiedGreen Cleaning Chemicals

Green Seal

Ecologo

Green Continuum

Dispensing Equipment

Choose Equipment to CaptureAnd Contain Dirt & Dust

Choose Ergonomic EquipmentThat Improves Productivity

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

Choose Paper With Post-Consumer Recycled Content

Use EPA GuidelinesTo Choose Janitorial Paper

ItemPost-Consumer Fiber

% Recycled Fiber %

Toilet Tissue 20 – 60 20 – 100

Paper Towels 40 – 60 40 – 100

Paper Napkins 30 – 60 30 – 100

Facial Tissue 10 – 15 10 – 100

General Purpose Wipes

40 40 – 100

Plastic Liners 10 – 100 10 - 100

Effective ImplementationRequires Effective Training

Maximize Labor Productivityto Minimize Costs

Document Results andImprove the Process

What About the Cost of aGreen Cleaning Program?

Develop a Stewardship PlanFor Sustainable Results

Resources and Support

Knowledgeable distributor / supplier

Respected consultants

www.GreenCleaningForDummies.com

www.healthyschoolscampaign.org

www.USGBC.org

www.DestinationGreen.com

www.GreenSeal.org

David R. Holly612.605.6651

DavidHolly@AshkinGroup.comwww.AshkinGroup.com

Thank You!

Going Green