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Green Cleaning for Schools
2005 Chicago Public Schools adopt GreenCleaning Policy
2006 - NYS passes legislation for all public andprivate schools K-12
2007 Illinois passes similar legislation 2008 Missouri passes guidelines, Maine a resolve,
under discussion in RI, MA, VT
2009 Connecticut, Nevada, Hawaii and Maryland
pass legislation 2010 Iowa
2011 - Vermont
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Why Switch to Green Cleaning?
A single custodial worker uses, on average, 194 lbs.of chemicals annually, approximately 25%
of which are hazardous substances Custodians experience one of the
highest rates of occupational asthma, 6 outof 100 custodians are injured each year 20% are serious burns to the eyes
or skin 12% are a result of breathing
chemical vapors
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Children and Asthma
1 out of every 8 school-age child in VT has beendiagnosed with asthma
1 in 20 children has been hospitalized overnight for
asthma Childhood deaths due to asthma have tripled in the
past 15 years
Asthma costs society $15 billion per
year in medical and indirect costs*
Trends in Asthma Morbidity and Mortality:http://www.lungusa.org/atf/cf/{7A8D42C2-FCCA-4604-8ADE-7F5D5E762256}/ASTHMA1/PDF
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Why Switch to Green Cleaning?
Research tells us that frequent users ofconventional cleaning and disinfectingproducts have
an increased risk of certain types of cancer
their children may have a greater risk ofdeveloping asthma
Studies of Health Impacts Associated with Cleaning ProductsInformed Green Solutions,http://www.informedgreensolutions.org/?q=
publications/studies-health-impacts-associated-cleaning-products
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Why Switch to Green Cleaning?
Children are at greater risk than adultswhen exposed to toxins because
They metabolize and eliminate toxins more slowlythan adults
Their rapidly developing systems are moresensitive to the effects of toxins
They live and play close to the ground where toxicresidues collect in air and dust
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Why Switch to Green Cleaning?
The Environmental Working Group tested 21 commonproducts used in California schools. They found:
457 chemicals were emitted into the air 6 known asthmagens
11 known, probable or possible cancer-causingagents and
Others endocrine disruptors/health effects areunknown
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Cleaning
ProductsAir
ContaminantsIngredients
DisclosedAsthmagens
DetectedCarcinogens
Detected
Glance HCGlass and
Multi-Surface
Cleaner
4 5 1 1
Pioneer Super
Cleaner13 3 2 2
Comet
Disinfectant
Powder
Cleaner
146 6 1 7
NABC Non-
Acid
Disinfectant
Bathroom
13 5 2 0
Ripsaw 7 9 1 0
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CleaningProducts
AirContaminantsDetected
IngredientsDisclosed by
Manufacturer
AsthmagensDetected
CarcinogensDetected
Febreeze Air
Effects89 3 0 1
Waxie 21 Glass
Cleaner6 3 0 1
Citrus Scrub 90
56 3 0 1Pine-Sol
Cleaner18 3 1 1
Shineline Floor
Sealer/Finish31 8 1 2
Simple Green 93 1 3 3Glance Non-
AmmoniatedGlass & Multi-Purpose Cleaner
[Green Seal]
1 5 0 0
http://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/results/GlanceNonAmmoniaCleanerhttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/results/GlanceNonAmmoniaCleanerhttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/results/GlanceNonAmmoniaCleanerhttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/results/GlanceNonAmmoniaCleanerhttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/results/GlanceNonAmmoniaCleanerhttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/results/GlanceNonAmmoniaCleanerhttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/results/GlanceNonAmmoniaCleanerhttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/results/GlanceNonAmmoniaCleanerhttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/results/GlanceNonAmmoniaCleanerhttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/results/GlanceNonAmmoniaCleanerhttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/results/GlanceNonAmmoniaCleanerhttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/results/GlanceNonAmmoniaCleaner -
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Asthma and Cleaning Products
Common asthmagens
Ammonia
Disinfectant ingredients Quaternary ammonium compounds
benzalkonium chloride and more
Fragrance ingredients
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
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Volatile Organic Compounds
VOC is the name given to a substance thatcontains carbon and that evaporates(becomes a vapor) or off-gases at roomtemperature.
Found in aerosol products, paints, cleaners,disinfectants, pesticides, new carpeting,
gasoline, furniture, scented candles and otherscented products.
VOCs are also associated with cancer.
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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Girls are entering puberty earlier sixyears old
Birth defects in boys deformedgenitalia
Phthalates found in plasticizers, vinyl,
scented products, sealants etc.
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Inhalation
Absorption
Ingestion
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Acute health effects are felt ornoticed almost immediately. Often
within minutes or hours.
Chronic health effects maynot be felt for months or even
years, such as in cases
involving asbestos fibers.
Thelatencyperiod is the timebetween, when a person comes
in contact with a substance,
and the time that the effects are
noticed.
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Why Switch to Green Cleaning?
Part of the Envision programVermontscomprehensive indoor air/environmental
quality program Purchasing of Least/non-hazardous products
Its the law!
Its the right thing to do to protect your healthand the health of the children and otherbuilding occupants in your care
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Key Points
The legislation
Does not include disinfectants!
Does include floor strippers andfinishes
Does include gym floor finishes
However, we dont know yet if there isa third-party category for them
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Key Points
Does include air fresheners
Does include hand soapsYour vendors can tell you the
categories of products that are third-party certified
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This Means
Products may not have a fragrance
What is more important, triggering an asthma
episode or having a scented product? Scents in products can affect asthmatics and
others with respiratory problems.
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Issues
Teachers, secretaries and other staffmembers should not be bringing products intothe school
Liability issue no material safety data sheets,contain hazardous ingredients that may beused around the students
Teachers and other staff members should be
given a labeled bottle of all-purpose cleanerand this is what they should use in theclassroom
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Cleaning for Healthier Schools
Cleaning that protects public health, withoutadversely affecting the health of staff, building
occupants and the environment.
Health first!
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Cleaning for Health Principles
Keep the dirt out
Use less-toxic, third-party certified,cleaning and paper products and handsoaps
Disinfect only in high-risk areas
Update and maintain equipment
The smell of clean is no smell!
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The Program
Step One - Choose green (environmentallypreferable) cleaning and other products
Safer, less-toxic, certified by independent third-party
Recycled content paper products
Step TwoBest Practicespractice state-of-the-
art cleaning methods Step ThreeReplace worn-out equipment with
state-of-the-art versions
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Cleaning for Healthier Schools
Program Components Checklist
Includes:
1. Environmentally preferable chemicals
Safer, less-toxic, with third-party
certification* for environmentallypreferable qualities
*Certification:a third-party (e.g. Green Seal and EcoLogo) gives writtenassurance that a product or service conforms to specificrequirements
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Less-toxic Alternatives
Use these:Alcohol ethoxylatesand/or polyglucosides
Hydrogen peroxide
Corn based esters
Vegetable derived surfactants
Fruit derived solventsand acids
Environmentally preferable products
Instead of these:Nonylphenol ethoxylates or
alkylphenol ethoxylates
Harsh acids/alkali builders
Petroleum distillates
Petroleum derived surfactants
Petroleum solvents orharsh acids
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Cleaning chemicals for everyday use Third-party-certified cleaning chemicals
One concentrate that is diluted for the
following cleaning tasks: bathroom/ restroom
all-purpose
carpet spotter/extraction
glass and window neutral floor
One heavy-duty cleaning product
Program Components Checklist
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Program Components Checklist
Specialty cleaning products Environmentally preferable disinfectant product
Third-party-certified
Floor care products wax stripper
floor sealer & finish
Hand soaps, not anti-bacterial
Graffiti remover
Mineral build-up remover (toilets etc.)
White board cleaner and markers
Others
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Cleaning for Healthier Schools
Program Components Checklist
2. State-of-the-art cleaning methods (commonlycalled best practices)
Written protocols Infection control plan
Training programs
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Infection Control Plan
Cleaning for Healthier Schools - InfectionControl Handbook -
http://www.informedgreensolutions.org/?q=publications/school-disinfection-handbook
Covers everyday cleaning procedures andprocedures for infectious disease outbreaks
Targeted disinfecting
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Cleaning for Healthier Schools
Program Components Checklist
Best Practices
New York States green cleaning program
https://greencleaning.ny.gov/entry.asp
Product distributors
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Program Components Checklist
Training programs
Best practices
Blood-borne pathogens and chemical right-to-know
Certified products
Equipment operation
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Cleaning for Healthier Schools
Program Components Checklist
3. The use of advanced technology cleaning supplies
Microfiber cloths and mopping systems
Cleaning equipment and devices Steam
Spray and vac
Devices
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Program Components Checklist
Additional products and equipment
High-filtration vacuum cleaners (upright and/orback pack) Air flow greater than 90 CFM Capture 96% of particulates 0.3 microns in size
High-filtration floor care equipment Floor buffers
Cord electric and battery burnishers Sound levels less than 70 decibels
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Program Components Checklist
Recycled content paper products
Trash and recycling programs
Environmentally preferable disinfectants
Walk-off mats
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Best PracticesInfection Control
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Disinfectants: Selection
EPA does not currently allow green claims
A 2 year EPA Pilot Project involving Designfor the Environment started in fall 2010 willallow some claims Spartan GS Restroom Cleaner
Comet Bathroom Cleaner
Consume Bowl Cleaner
Others that arent out yet
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Disinfectants
Chlorine / Sodium Hypochlorite Very effective antimicrobial Corrosive to eyes and skin Damages floor finishes, carpets, clothing, etc. Respiratory irritant Environmental concerns from production,
contaminants, byproducts Mixing can create poisonous gas
Quats Typically not proven effective against spores Not effective against some viruses Toxic to aquatic life Some quats are asthmagens
Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide Superior health & environmental profile compared to
bleach and quats Low pH when in concentrated form
RiskContinuum
Higher
Lower
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Disinfecting: Issues
Research has found links betweendisinfectants, superbugs and antibioticresistance
Benzalkonium chloride
Improper use of disinfectants
Restrict use to high-risk areas
Use exactly as directed by the label instructions
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Know the dwell time for thedisinfectants you use?
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Pre-Cleaning Tasks
Why?
Soil and organic matter can reduce effectivenessof disinfectant by:
Providing shelter for the microbes to hide
Absorbing ingredients. Disinfectants need to be in contactwith microbes to kill them
Changing the chemical nature of the disinfectant
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Germ Control Hierarchy
1. Cleaning with a third-party certified all-purposecleaner and a microfiber cloth can remove mostgerms, good for most situations
2. Sanitizing is required for some areas
Sanitizersreduce, but not necessarilyeliminate microorganisms . . . to levelsconsidered safe as determined by public healthcodes or regulations (99.9%)
3. Disinfectants should be used only where requiredor in the highest risk areas
Disinfectantsdestroy or irreversibly inactivateall forms of microbial life but not necessarily
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General Surface Cleaning
Physically removes, viruses, fungiand bacteria andconditions theyneed to survive (e.g. organic
matter)Accomplished with water,
detergent, and abrasion of thesurface
Microfiber can enhance thisprocess by removing up to 99% ofmicrobes
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Microfiber: Infection Control Attributes
Requires Less Chemical: reduces need for disinfectantsfor most cleaning tasks since the fiber removes a high % oforganic matter
Controls Cross-Contamination: bycolor coding &changing mop pads after each room
Prevents Aersolization of Dust: The fibershave a static electric charge that attracts
dust and holds it when dry dusting(Dust can transmit microbes)
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Sanitizing
Reduces but does not necessarily eliminateall the bacteria on a treated surface.Sanitizers do not have claims for viruses or
fungi.
Registered by EPA for:
Food contact surfaces - sanitizing rinses forsurfaces such as dishes and cooking utensils.
Non-food contact surfaces carpet, laundry, toiletbowl, etc.
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Disinfecting
Destroys destroys or irreversibly inactivatesinfectious or other undesirable microbes, but
not necessarily the spores of bacteria andfungi.
Use on hard nonporous high-risk surfaces,which have higher transmission rates
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High-risk Areas
Disinfectants may be needed or required bylaw for
Athletic departments
Bathrooms
Cafeterias
Child care areas
Kitchens Nurses office
Bloodborne pathogens
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Ensure Safe & Effective Work
Practices
Allow time for disinfectants to react with themicrobes to kill them (AKA - dwell, contact orkill time): follow directions for time required for thedisinfectant to be wet on the surface
Reduce quantity:use the smallest possibleamount of disinfectant as recommended
Rinse: if required, any residue may be hazardouswhen it comes in contact with skin
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Disinfectants: Claims
All disinfectants do not kill all types of microbes
EPA categorizes & registers products by theirDisinfectant Claimsbased on what they kill:
LimitedBroad
Spectrum,
General
Hospital,
Medical Use
stronger
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Disinfectants: Claims
To comply with OSHA BBP Standard, use:
A tuberculocide, or
Product that lists the specific BBP viruses -HIV and hepatitis B
For MRSA, H1N1(Influenza A) and other specific
diseases, check the label
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Benefits of Green Cleaning
Prevents occupational exposures forcustodians
Protects the health of building occupants
Protects the physical building
Protects the environment
Improves indoor environmental quality
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Best Practices
Integrated Pest Management
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Is a common sense approach to:Preventing pest problemsby
keeping pests out getting rid of their food, water and shelter
Managing pest problemsby using non-chemical approaches (exclusion,sanitation, traps, barriers)
using least-toxic pesticides when necessary(baits, gels)eliminating the use of harmful pesticides(aerosols, foggers, sprays)
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How Do We Control Pests?
1.Exclusion
Seal up entry ways
Remove pests food, water & shelter
2. Inspect and Monitor
3. Identify Pests
4. Manage Existing Problems
Routine spraying is not a part of IPM!
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Check screens for rips,
tears, and holes.
Fill all holes like
these
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Keep Pests Out
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Clutter provides lots of
hiding spots AND
covers up evidence of a
growing problem.
Yes, that is a
roach.
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Remove Pests Shelter
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DONTWAIT
FOR THIS!
USE AN EARLY
WARNING SYSTEM!
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Monitor for Pests
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If You Have a Pest Problem
Refer to your IPM Handbook to
Identify the pest
Determine how the pest is getting in andwhere it might be coming from
Find the best way to remove the pest
Baits, gels, traps, pest vacuums
Fill out the logs to keep track of problems andactions taken
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Asthma Cancer
Neurological damage(ADHD)
Immune system damage
Damage to wildlife and the
environment
Cancer
Develop
-mental
MCS
Insect
Resist-ance
Allergies Brain
Damage
Infertility
Asthma
Birth Defects
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Effects of Pesticides
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Special thanks to the following for use of IPM slides:
Penn State Integrated Pest Management Program,Healthy Air, Space, Children
http://extension.psu.edu/ipm/childcare/training-materials-for-childcare-professionals
University of California, San Francisco School ofNursings California Childcare Health Program, IPMPresentation -http://www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org/html/pandr/trainingcurrmain.htm
http://www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org/html/pandr/trainingcurrmain.htmhttp://www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org/html/pandr/trainingcurrmain.htmhttp://www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org/html/pandr/trainingcurrmain.htmhttp://www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org/html/pandr/trainingcurrmain.htm -
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Envision Program -http://healthvermont.gov/enviro/envision.aspx
Environmental Working Group -http://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/overview
Tools for Schools -http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/
Resources
http://healthvermont.gov/enviro/envision.aspxhttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/overviewhttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/overviewhttp://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/http://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/overviewhttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/overviewhttp://healthvermont.gov/enviro/envision.aspx -
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For more information contact:Carol Westinghouse
President, Informed Green SolutionsPhone: 802-626-8643email: [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]