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grEEn sCEnE (continued from page 9) on their chlorine usage, among other issues. Products bear the logo “Totally Chlorine Free,” and “Processed Chlorine Free.” Go to www.chlorinefreeproducts.org. Phone: 847-658-6104. ing actual product use. Look for the Greenguard Environmental Institute label. Go to www.greenguard. org. Phone: 800-427-9681. Healthy Schools Campaign Environmental Choice EC offers its EcoLogo to manufacturers and suppliers who make their products and services as Green as possible, according to the organization’s standards. EC Certification requires third-party verification, which ensures the program’s credibility. EC has a mutual recognition agreement with Green Seal (see below). Visit www.environmentalchoice.com. Phone: 800-478-0399. This non-profit organization works to create healthier schools for students and staff. The Campaign recently published the Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools, a comprehensive handbook providing information, resources, and tools to promote Green Cleaning. It is supported by numerous school-based organizations and cleaning industry members. Go to www.greencleanschools.org for a free copy or call 888-HSC-1810. Green Seal This independent, non-profit organization uses a consensus process to set standards that address a product’s environmental, health, and performance attributes. It also offers certification for cleaning services. To be evaluated, manufacturers submit their products. Services submit documentation on issues such as products they use and training they provide. Those that comply may use the Green Seal Certification Mark on products and services and in advertising. Authorized manufacturers and services are subject to an ongoing program of testing, inspection, and enforcement. Visit www.greenseal. org. Phone: 202-872-6400. Pennsylvania Guide to Environmental Purchasing This manual provides excellent information about choosing safer products along with use guidelines for janitorial procedures. The Pennsylvania Guide is a terrific resource for manufacturers and service providers and can be found at www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/ server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_ 31543_0_0_18/. (LEED-EB) rating system to rate how efficiently a building operates, while minimizing its impact on the environment. Building owners and operators use LEED-EB as a benchmark to measure operations, improvements, and maintenance on a consistent scale. LEED-EB provides a set of prescriptive requirements, a “roadmap” for Green Cleaning, and covers cleaning chemicals, janitorial paper, liners, equipment, training and other requirements. Visit www.usgbc.org. Phone: 202-828-7422. Now you know the way. If you rely on these independent standards and certifications, the products you buy will be environmentally-preferable. And, you won’t have to be an expert in toxicology, chemistry, environmental science, or industrial hygiene. W U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Greenguard Environmental Institute GEI is a non-profit organization that sets standards for indoor products, buildings, and environments. It focuses on improving indoor air quality that affects quality of life and public health. GEI recently introduced a certification program specific to the cleaning industry that measures chemical cleaning product emissions (i.e., VOCs) dur- The EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) establish recycled content requirements for paper and plastic products such as bathroom tissue, paper towels, paper napkins, industrial wipes, and plastic trashcan liners. These guidelines are based on producers’ information rather than on thirdparty certification. The EPA’s website, www.epa.gov/cpg provides a list of CPG-rated manufacturers and suppliers. A 26+-year veteran of the cleaning industry, Stephen P. Ashkin is a tireless advocate for environmentally-preferable cleaning. Often referred to as the “father of Green Cleaning,” Ashkin has played a pivotal role in setting industry standards, promoting environmentally-preferable products, and advocating for socially-responsible practices. Read more about standards and certification in the recently published Green Cleaning for Dummies, by Stephen Ashkin and David Holly. Go to www. greencleaningfordummies.com for more information. ATTENTION MEMBERS! Effective July 1, 2007, a W $10 increase went into effect for all membership renewals. The renewal rate is now $145, and the new member fee is $160. The joint I.E.H.A./ISSA member fee will remain at the $250 rate for ISPs and $380 for BSCs. U. S. Green Building Council The USGBC created the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings July 2007/Executive Housekeeping Today http://www.greenguard.org http://www.greenguard.org http://www.chlorinefreeproducts.org http://www.usgbc.org http://www.greencleanschools.org http://www.environmentalchoice.com http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_31543_0_018/ http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_31543_0_018/ http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_31543_0_018/ http://www.greencleaningfordummies.com http://www.greencleaningfordummies.com http://www.epa.gov/cpg

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