Implementing “GREEN” …It’s more than a few safer cleaning chemicals …It’s more than a few safer cleaning chemicals Resource Center Presentations & Reports Other Helpful Sites

OVERESTIMATING THE OLD & UNDERESTIMATING THE NEW OVERESTIMATING THE OLD & UNDERESTIMATING THE NEW We all hear about “Green” Cleaning & how a variety of organizations are jumping on the “Green Bandwagon” Why go “Green” ? * Because “Green” cleaning IS PROVEN: - safer & healthier for cleaning workers, building occupants and the environment - easy to start and making a difference is quick and gratifying - there are various ways to start

OVERESTIMATING THE OLD & UNDERESTIMATING THE NEW * Because “Green” cleaning IS PROVEN: -with products that work as well as or better than traditional products - for the most part -to be an effective tool to differentiate your offering and therefore hold & keep your customers and grow new ones -to be no more costly over the short term and can mean savings over the long term as “Green Cleaning” improves productivity

GREEN CLEANING IS GREEN CLEANING IS CUSTOMER DRIVEN CUSTOMER DRIVEN Common Misconceptions… Green products are more expensive Green products are not as effective Green cleaning is too complicated In Reality… Green products are competitively priced/cost neutral Green products can be more effective and have higher ROI A good program is easy to monitor, train and maintain

GREEN CLEANING IS GREEN CLEANING IS CUSTOMER DRIVEN CUSTOMER DRIVEN Product Users Improves health Helps reduce Worker’s Comp claims and premiums Helps reduce turnover, which in turn impacts: - Recruiting - Hiring - Training - Impact of service

GREEN CLEANING IS GREEN CLEANING IS CUSTOMER DRIVEN CUSTOMER DRIVEN Building Owners & Managers: Helps Reduce Complaints Helps Increase Tenant Retention and Satisfaction Helps Increase Profitability -Vacancy Costs -Sales -Space Improvements Marketing/Differentiation Opportunities Avoid Regulations

Building Tenants/Occupants: Increases Health Improves Productivity Reduces Litigation Potential Marketing/ Differentiation Opportunities GREEN CLEANING IS GREEN CLEANING IS CUSTOMER DRIVEN CUSTOMER DRIVEN

GREEN CLEANING/GREEN BUILDING GREEN CLEANING/GREEN BUILDING Green Cleaning What is “Green Cleaning” Green Cleaning Why go “Green Cleaning”? - Safer for cleaning workers, building occupants and visitors, and the environment - Easy to do - Various components - Works as well - Helps differentiate - No more costly & can improve productivity - “Green Buildings” Saves Costs

Implementing Green/Various Components - Chemicals - Micro Fiber - Entrance Matting - Liners - Procedures,Training, Workloading and Scheduling - Communications - Recycle Programs/Waste Reduction/Conservation - Equipment and Custodial Hardware - Filters - Paper - Ice Melters - Pest Management - People with Special Needs - Your Supplier GREEN CLEANING/GREEN BUILDING GREEN CLEANING/GREEN BUILDING

Implementing “Green” Goal= to develop and implement a program that creates the healthiest and productive facility possible Program= comprehensive, integrated and tailored GREEN CLEANING/GREEN BUILDING GREEN CLEANING/GREEN BUILDING

Implementing “Green” 10 Steps Reach an agreement Build the team Conduct baseline surveys Develop a plan Get everyone on board Acquire “Green” products and equipment Provide training in “Green” cleaning Implement the plan, products & procedures Take responsibility Communicate and provide feedback GREEN CLEANING/GREEN BUILDING GREEN CLEANING/GREEN BUILDING

IMPLEMENTING “GREEN” IMPLEMENTING “GREEN” Your Supplier = KEY Your Supplier = KEY They can assist in - product selection - trouble shooting - training - developing programs - implementing programs - bringing specialized resources to assist - offering lease or equal payment options - etc. Green” They can provide the benefits of single source supply for all your “Green” components

IMPLEMENTING “GREEN” IMPLEMENTING “GREEN” Your Supplier = KEY Your Supplier = KEY “Green” Going “Green” can be relatively easy to do Select a “Partner Supplier” that can make it easy for you based on your objectives, priorities, resources, etc. “Green” REMEMBER - going “Green” is more than just switching a couple of chemicals. It is a comprehensive program of integrated resources

IMPLEMENTING “GREEN” IMPLEMENTING “GREEN” Your Supplier = KEY Your Supplier = KEY PROVEN: Pick a partner with PROVEN: - Experience- Full product offering - - Knowledge- Ability to train - Resources- Commitment - Added value “GREEN” Start the “GREEN” journey and begin reaping the benefits to all

CONCLUSIONS CONCLUSIONS “Green” Going “Green” has proven over & over that there are many benefits Improved health & safety of the users of the products and the occupants & visitors to the building is the most important The benefits to the environment, the positive effect on overall long term cost, the potential increase in productivity, are other important benefits. And there are more

CONCLUSIONS CONCLUSIONS However, to effect change, it takes strong leadership and committed effort You can do it! There are plenty of resources to assist in the development of a plan and program. You need to provide the leadership and a committed effort to see the task completed Do not overestimate what you have - and underestimate the value of what you may gain - by giving up the old

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