Green Cleaning in a LEED Environment Geoff Snavely, LEED AP.

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Green Cleaning in a LEED

Environment

Geoff Snavely, LEED AP

AgendaAgenda1. The Business of Green Cleaning

2. Define Green & Green Cleaning

3. “Roadmaps”

4. Take-Aways

5. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

6. The Future

Book ObjectiveBook Objective• Identify how green cleaning operations and best

practices will affect facility and property management, tenants of buildings and suppliers of such practices.

This document will provide real data that demonstrates how one can realize environmental, economic and operational success in their facilities through:

– Substantiated research

– Case studies

– Model programs and guidelines

Book FormatBook Format1. Book

Green Definitions, Terms, Organizations & Standards “Roadmaps” to Green Cleaning Products, Process and Procedures Finding a Green Service Provider; RFI & RFP Process Selling Green Cleaning Internally Common Challenges Hard and Soft Costs of Green Cleaning Where We Go From Here

Book FormatBook Format2. Appendixes

Global Eco-labeling Network Provider List Green Cleaning Products Selection Criterion Green Cleaning Products Proposed Contract IU’s Sustainability Task Force Recommendations RFI & RFP Prototypes Establishing a Performance-based Cleaning System Walk-Through Audit Management Tool Green Cleaning Survey Results

Book FormatBook Format3. Case Studies

Adobe Systems – Cushman & Wakefield Bentall Capital Great River Energy Harvard Medical School Massachusetts State Office Buildings Metro Health Pacific Northwest Laboratory Shell Oil Troutman Saunders Universities of Alberta, McMaster & Michigan Viva Verde Vonachen

Book FormatBook Format3. Case Studies --- continued

AbilityOne FBG GOJO Harvard Maintenance JohnsonDiversey Maintex Servicon Tennant UGL Unicco

The Business of Green The Business of Green CleaningCleaningDefining Green & Green Defining Green & Green CleaningCleaning

• …products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.”

What Is Green & Green What Is Green & Green CleaningCleaning

US Presidential Executive Order US Presidential Executive Order 13101 (1993)13101 (1993)

• Green Continuum

It’s a It’s a journeyjourney

• Defining Green Cleaning

Cleaning that protects health without harming the environment

• Concept / Approach to Cleaning– Preventative maintenance– Time management– Pollution prevention– Continuous improvement– Just-in-time inventory– Six Sigma– Total Quality Management

• Focus on reducing health and environmental impacts

The Business of Green The Business of Green CleaningCleaningRoadmapsRoadmaps

RoadmapsRoadmaps• LEED for Existing Buildings• 10 Steps To Green Cleaning Implementation• Collaborative for High Performance Schools• Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning

RequirementsRequirements• Green chemicals

Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Product ConsiderationsProduct Considerations Bio-Based / Renewable Resources

Biodegradability

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Flashpoint

Fragrances

Ingredient Choices

RequirementsRequirements

• Green chemicals• Carpet & Rug Institute for vacuums

• Green chemicals• Carpet & Rug Institute for vacuums• EPA for janitorial paper and liners

• Green chemicals• Carpet & Rug Institute for vacuums• EPA for janitorial paper and liners• Training and Standard Operating Procedures

• Green chemicals• Carpet & Rug Institute for vacuums• EPA for janitorial paper and liners• Training and Standard Operating Procedures• Communications

• Other janitorial products– Entrance mats– Micro-fiber cloths– Micro-fiber mops– Recycling bins

• Other products– Automatic flush valves and faucets– Hand hygiene– Waterless urinals– Compact fluorescent light bulbs– Pest management products– Landscaping products

Other RequirementsOther Requirements

In Lieu of Standards and In Lieu of Standards and CertificationCertification

• Green Continuum

In Lieu of Standards and In Lieu of Standards and CertificationCertification

–Conserve chemicals

–Conserve water–Conserve energy

–Reduce toxicity–Recycle content–Durability

The Business of Green The Business of Green CleaningCleaningTake-AwaysTake-Aways

Global Ecolabelling NetworkGlobal Ecolabelling Network

Request for Information Request for Information (RFI)(RFI) Mission or Vision Statement Corporate Environmental Policy or

Sustainability Statement Company Strategic and Succession Plans Organizational Chart Evidence of Corporate Compliance Service Delivery Model Administrative Systems References

Request for Proposal (RFP)Request for Proposal (RFP) Basic Administrative Information

Accurate Operational Information

Detailed Set of Specification

Performance-Based Contracting

Quality Control Plan

Communications Plan

Weighting

Site ManualSite Manual Introductory Material Schedule of Routine Cleaning Operations Green Floor Care Plan Schedule of Other Periodic Cleaning Operations Green Cleaning Plans for Special Situations

− Vulnerable Populations Recycling Program Green Chemical Policy Green Equipment Policy Training Program Communication Plan

LEED…Let’s Take a Closer LEED…Let’s Take a Closer LookLook LEED = Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Helps building owners and operators measure operations,

improvements, and maintenance on a consistent scale Goal of maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing

environmental impacts Addresses:

Whole-building cleaning and maintenance issues (Including chemical use)

Recycling Programs Exterior maintenance programs Systems Upgrades

Green Cleaning is Integral Component of this Rating System

LEED…Let’s Take a Closer LEED…Let’s Take a Closer LookLook Specific credits for Indoor Environmental Quality:

Prerequisite 3 Green Cleaning Policy (Required) IEQ Credit 3.1 Green Cleaning – High Performance Cleaning Program

(1 Point) IEQ Credit 3.2 Green Cleaning – Custodial Effectiveness Assessment (1

Point) IEQ Credit 3.3 Green Cleaning – Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning

Products and Materials (1 Point) IEQ Credit 3.4 Green Cleaning – Sustainable Cleaning Equipment (1

Point) IEQ Credit 3.5 Green Cleaning – Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source

Control (1 Point) IEQ Credit 3.6 Green Cleaning – Indoor Integrated Pest Management (1

Point)

Certified = 40 – 49 Points Silver = 50 – 59 Points Gold = 60 – 79 Points Platinum = 80+ Points Total for Green Cleaning Credits = 6 Points (15%)

Benchmarking SuccessBenchmarking Success Local company that achieved certification at the

Gold Level Documented Green Cleaning policy Performance Metrics section emphasizes specific

Standards outlined in the LEED EB: OM Rating System

Documentation maintained annually Purchases MSDS Frequency of application

Performance evaluated based on the percentage of sustainable purchases by cost

Categories and StandardsCategories and Standards

The Business of Green The Business of Green CleaningCleaningThe FutureThe Future

Where We Go From HereWhere We Go From Here• Green Collar Jobs and the “Living Wage”

• Extended Product Responsibility/Take-Back Programs

Where We Go From HereWhere We Go From Here• Green Collar Jobs and the “Living Wage”

• Extended Product Responsibility/Take-Back Programs

• Sustainability

QUESTIONS?

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