Benefits of Cleaning Green: Making the Case for Implementing a Green Program at Your Location
There are many reasons a company or institution considers cleaning green. If you’re in the proposal phase, or simply weighing your options, here are a multitude of reasons for going green.
Implementing a cleaning green program can:
• cutting exposure to toxic chemicals
• reducing airbone dust and chemical gases, thereby improving the quality of indoor air
• decreasing frequency of asthma attacks that are linked to chemical and dust allergens
• increasing emphasis on training
• recommending better handling of chemicals
• better controlling chemical storage and inventory
• stressing scheduled power equipment maintenance
• using correctly sized walk-off mats to eliminate the amount of dirt in the building
• improving training and use of cleaning procedures, processes, and systems
• increasing staff productivity and education
• replacing frequency of labor-intensive tasks (e.g., floor refinishing) with more frequent, but less intensive, activities
• reducing cleaning chemical consumption
• reducing Worker’s Comp claims in particular and injuries in general
• creating a healthier atmosphere that results in less absenteeism
• improving procurement planning and efficiency
• recognizing the efforts of both facility stakeholders and cleaning staff
• increasing a sense of ownership among both staff and stakeholders
• promoting a sense of community among facility stakeholders
• providing recognition of the custodial staff as well as other stakeholders’ efforts
• involving the facility’s occupants in the program’s success
• decreasing the facility’s environmental footprint
• tying into other environmental initiatives like recycling, improving air quality, etc.
• boosting the location’s LEED certification level
For more information, go to the source of this information: The State of New York’s https://greencleaning.ny.gov website.
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