Is there a good “one stop shop” for green cleaning initiatives?
Specifically, I’m looking for a good website with tools and resources. Thank you for asking. It is important that school districts recognize the importance of custodial activities in terms of occupant health. There are a number of considerations when it comes to green cleaning including, the District’s definition of “green” as well as the the equipment, supplies and procedures used in the cleaning process. This complexity makes it difficult to identify the “one stop shop” for green cleaning but here are three good resources There is a newly developed Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) & Certification program which is an ISO styled management system aligned with the LEED –EB criteria. This new standard covers Green Cleaning Policy, Green-High Performance Cleaning Programs, Custodial Effectiveness Assessment, Purchase of Green Cleaning Products and Materials, Cleaning Equipment, Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control, Integrated Pest Management, Building Exterior and Hard
