ART - GovPro: The ABCs of Green Cleaning in Schools 2010

This document discusses the steps to greening a school cleaning program. It emphasizes the importance of using greener cleaning products, introducing greener equipment and supplies, adopting greener cleaning procedures, using greener paper and plastic products, and sharing the responsibility. The document also highlights the need to consider additional environmental factors such as the manufacturing process and sources of non-recycled content when purchasing cleaning products. It suggests adjusting janitorial services contracts and internal cleaning procedures to include simple changes that can protect human health and maintain facilities. The document mentions that purchasers are now requiring service providers to meet green cleaning requirements specified in various standards. It also mentions that the modern greener cleaning movement began with government purchasing officials who aimed to save money, protect human health, and improve environmental performance. The document concludes by stating that schools and other public buildings are now being required to adopt cost-effective, greener cleaning strategies.