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Chemical Systems

• Cleaning chemicals are E.P.A. approved, Green Seal or approved by other environmental organizations
• Ensure proper dilution, concentrates or other systems where applicable
• Minimize or eliminate use of aerosols
• Use chemicals containing low or no VOC's
• Use organic/bio cleaning chemicals made from renewable resources where applicable
• Use of floor maintenance chemicals that minimize waste
• Remove bleach and other harmful chemicals
• Laundry systems that utilize Green chemicals and conserve energy

2

Hand Hygiene Program

• Hand soaps contain no antimicrobial agents (except as required by health codes and regulations for healthcare or food service)
• Hand soaps are Green Seal or approved by other environmental organizations
• Hand Sanitizers offered to complement hand soaps and improve hand hygiene
• Use of foam soaps to minimize waste
• Dispensers that control usage to minimize waste
• Use of touchless dispensers to control the spread of germs

3

Can liners Program

• Meet the current EPA guidelines
• Trash bags contain at least 10% post-consumer recycle content
• Match trash liners size and weight to the container and application
• Prefer smallest and thinnest size, weight, and gauge
• Check weight on carton to ensure accurate
• Biodegradable and/or compostable (As required)

4

Paper Products

• Use of touchless dispensers to control the spread of germs
• Dispensers that control usage to minimize waste
• Larger rolls for toilet paper and towels
• Replace multi-fold towel dispensers with roll towel products
• Paper meets EPA recycled product content:
• Toilet paper: at least 20% post-consumer recycle content
• Paper towels: at least 40% post-consumer recycle content
• Facial tissue: at least 10% post-consumer recycle content
• Certified by Green Seal, Eco-Logo or other approved organizations

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Floor Care Equipment

• Vacuums, Carpet Extractors, Auto Scrubbers, and other equipment used to maintain floors includes Green Label certification from the Carpet and Rug Institute. (CRI)
• Vacuum cleaners operate with a sound level of less than 70 dBA
• Powered floor maintenance equipment have active vacuum dust capture for improved indoor air quality and operate with a sound level of less than 70 dBA
• Propane equipment has low-emission engines that meet EPA standards for specific engine size and operate with a sound level of less than 90 dBA
• Automatic scrubbers have variable speed pumps and on-board chemical dispensing systems
• Battery powered equipment has environmentally preferable gel or AGM batteries
• Equipment is designed with safeguards to reduce potential damage to building surfaces
• Cleaning equipment log is kept including: Purchases, Maintenance and Repair
• Powered equipment is ergonomically designed to minimize vibration, noise and user fatigue.
• Equipment is designed with safeguards such as rollers or rubber bumpers to reduce potential damage to building surfaces.
• Annual staff training is incorporated into standard operating procedures
• PM program is recommended to minimize downtime and keep equipment running efficiently.
• Using wax and chemical applications systems that reduce waste and increase efficiencies.

6

Cleaning Tools - Mopping/Dusting/Scrubbing

• Microfiber cleaning systems that reduce chemical waste
• Use of a simple standardized cleaning system
• Utilize mopping systems with recycled content
• Floor pads that minimize chemical usage and that are environmentally preferable
• Use floor maintenance techniques that reduced stripping and focus on maintenance

7

Bins, Carts and Receptacles for Recycling and Smoking Management/Safety

• Containers are made of recycled content
• Recycling receptacles separate paper, glass, aluminum, cans, batteries, and light bulbs
• Include clear labeling

8

Matting

• Contain recycled content
• Proper length and coverage (At least 10 feet)
• Properly contain dirt and debris before it enters building

9

Shipping and Packaging Products (Reduce, Recycle, Reuse)

• Products that contain recycled content (Paper, V-Board, Cartons etc.)
• Using biodegradable materials (Plastics, Void fill/Peanuts)
• Advanced stretch films that minimize gauge and materials used
• Use plastic strapping to replace steel strapping
• Processes and procedures are streamlined, ergonomically correct, and reduce labor.

10

Water Efficient Accessories

• Auto flush devices minimize water usage
• Touchless flushing systems minimize contamination
• Waterless urinals

11

Lighting Systems

• Minimize energy usage
• Minimize mercury in light bulbs
• Recycling program