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Going Green
An Introduction to Implementing Green Cleaning Programs
David R. Holly612.605.6651
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
