1. GSA Partners with Custodial Contractors for Cleaner, Greener Buildings Federal Environmental Symposium West Bellevue, Washington June 3, 2009

2. WHAT DO WE MEAN BY ‘GREEN’? Products or services that have a lesser or reduced impact on health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose Products or services that have a lesser or reduced impact on health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose

3. Green Cleaning – Regulatory Background RCRA (Resource Conservation & Recovery Act of 1976) requires government procurement of designated green products, including “Commercial Sanitary Tissue Products” AND an annual report RCRA (Resource Conservation & Recovery Act of 1976) requires government procurement of designated green products, including “Commercial Sanitary Tissue Products” AND an annual report Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, signed by the President, January 26, 2007 Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, signed by the President, January 26, 2007

4. Executive Order 13423 This EO, signed in 2007, mandates Federal agencies to: Sec. 2.(d) require in agency acquisitions of good and services (i) use of sustainable environmental practices, including acquisition of biobased, environmentally preferable, energy-efficient, water-efficient, and recycled-content products, and (ii) use of paper of at least 30 percent post-consumer fiber content; Sec. 2.(e) ensure that the agency (i) reduces the quantity of toxic and hazardous chemicals and materials acquired, used, or disposed of by the agency, (ii) increases diversion of solid waste as appropriate, and (iii) maintains cost-effective waste prevention and recycling programs in its facilities;

5. GREEN CLEANING – What does it Mean? QUALITY CLEANING that protects health without harming the environment Recycled content paper products Recycled content paper products Biobased cleaning products Biobased cleaning products Biodegradable products with reduced toxicity Biodegradable products with reduced toxicity Products and dispensing systems that promote reduced packaging and efficient use Products and dispensing systems that promote reduced packaging and efficient use Products that conserve energy and water Products that conserve energy and water

6. New GSA Custodial Contract Language C.1.0.8 in GSA’s new National Custodial Guide Spec says “Green cleaning is a planned and organized approach to cleaning that uses products and processes that go beyond simple appearance and focuses on reducing impacts on human health and the environment.”

7. GREEN CLEANING in GSA Custodial Contracts Product standards (EPA Comp Proc Guideline) – paper, trash bags, mulch and hoses Product standards (EPA Comp Proc Guideline) – paper, trash bags, mulch and hoses Concentrated products that can be diluted Concentrated products that can be diluted Preferred qualities (negative attributes) – low or no toxicity, non-corrosive, non-combustible, non-reactive, non-poisonous, non-aerosol, non-carcinogenic, non- ozone depleting, lower VOCs, phosphate-free Biodegradability is important Preferred qualities (negative attributes) – low or no toxicity, non-corrosive, non-combustible, non-reactive, non-poisonous, non-aerosol, non-carcinogenic, non- ozone depleting, lower VOCs, phosphate-free Biodegradability is important Floor maintenance products that are free of metals Floor maintenance products that are free of metals MSDS’s shall be available/accessible to employees & GSA MSDS’s shall be available/accessible to employees & GSA

8. GREEN CLEANING as a Component of a GSA Custodial Contract Green cleaning plan – a required submittal to the COR (no plan = no payment) Green cleaning plan – a required submittal to the COR (no plan = no payment) Maintain the building while protecting people’s health and minimizing environmental impacts Maintain the building while protecting people’s health and minimizing environmental impacts Meet applicable industry and product standards for safety, performance and content (NIBS, ASTM, Green Seal, CRI Green Label, EPA CPG & Design for the Environment) Meet applicable industry and product standards for safety, performance and content (NIBS, ASTM, Green Seal, CRI Green Label, EPA CPG & Design for the Environment)

9. Components of a Green Cleaning Plan Set goals for sustainability Set goals for sustainability Establish a baseline from which to measure progress Establish a baseline from which to measure progress Create the plan, including procedures and products, implementation schedule etc. Create the plan, including procedures and products, implementation schedule etc. Educate custodians and customers Educate custodians and customers Measure results for continual improvement Measure results for continual improvement Provide green products list – brand name, purpose and green attributes of products Provide green products list – brand name, purpose and green attributes of products

10. GSA REGION 9 EXAMPLES Toolworks, San Francisco Toolworks, San Francisco Hope Services, Menlo Park and San Jose Hope Services, Menlo Park and San Jose Asian Rehabilitation Service, LA/Pasadena Asian Rehabilitation Service, LA/Pasadena Landmark, Santa Ana/Laguna Niguel Landmark, Santa Ana/Laguna Niguel California Elwyn, Long Beach California Elwyn, Long Beach Crossroads, Sacramento Crossroads, Sacramento Goodwill, Phoenix Goodwill, Phoenix

11. OTHER REGIONAL EXAMPLES Bona Fide, Santa Rosa Bona Fide, Santa Rosa Job Options, San Ysidro LPOE, San Diego Job Options, San Ysidro LPOE, San Diego Goodwill, Honolulu, Hawaii Goodwill, Honolulu, Hawaii ARC, Hilo, Hawaii ARC, Hilo, Hawaii Calidad, Oakland Calidad, Oakland Tried and True Corp Cleaning, Los Angeles Tried and True Corp Cleaning, Los Angeles Exemplar Enterprises, New SF Fed Bldg Exemplar Enterprises, New SF Fed Bldg I have observed some degree of green cleaning in the above buildings during recent management reviews.

12. MODEL PROGRAMS - Nish Toolworks Inc. Toolworks Inc. 450 Golden Gate, SF Program started in 2005 Program started in 2005 Contract Cost: $2.89/rsf, Contract Cost: $2.89/rsf, within LMI within LMI Expendables = $211,700 Expendables = $211,700 >6% of total contract cost >6% of total contract cost Increased efficiency more Increased efficiency more than offsets any increase in than offsets any increase in supply costs supply costs

13. MODEL PROGRAMS - Toolworks Micro-fiber mop head Micro-fiber mop head Cleaning product dispensing system Cleaning product dispensing system Cleaning product safety chart Cleaning product safety chart

14. MODEL PROGRAMS – Toolworks Three types of cleaners are simpler and safer for custodians and customers – Three types of cleaners are simpler and safer for custodians and customers – all-purpose, glass all-purpose, glass and floor cleaners, numerically & color coded and floor cleaners, numerically & color coded

15. MODEL PROGRAMS - Toolworks Paper products are EPA-approved, 30% recycled content Paper products are EPA-approved, 30% recycled content New towel dispensers are 43% more efficient New towel dispensers are 43% more efficient

16. MODEL PROGRAMS – Small Business 8a Cos. Tried & True Corporate Cleaning 255 E Temple, LA 255 E Temple, LA Contract Cost: $1.80/rsf, within LMI Contract Cost: $1.80/rsf, within LMI Paper products - 30% recycled Paper products - 30% recycled content, EPA approved content, EPA approved Cleaners –less toxic, acid free, Cleaners –less toxic, acid free, biodegradable biodegradable Dispensing system - reduces Dispensing system - reduces packaging, promotes efficiency packaging, promotes efficiency Floor machine recycles and saves water Floor machine recycles and saves water

17. MODEL PROGRAMS – Tried & True Paper towels are 30% recycled content, EPA approved; note the hands free dispenser Paper towels are 30% recycled content, EPA approved; note the hands free dispenser

18. MODEL PROGRAMS – Tried & True Numerical and color coded dispensing system simplifies the process, reduces packaging, and enhances worker safety Numerical and color coded dispensing system simplifies the process, reduces packaging, and enhances worker safety

19. MODEL PROGRAMS – Tried & True Floor machine works indoors and outdoors, recycles and saves water Floor machine works indoors and outdoors, recycles and saves water

20. Pasadena CH – See Recycling Logo

21. Hilo FB “Preference” Paper Towels

22. Look for the Logo on the Box!

23. New San Francisco Federal Building

24. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance New EB rating system effective 2009 New EB rating system effective 2009 EQ Prerequisite 3 – Green Cleaning Policy EQ Prerequisite 3 – Green Cleaning Policy EQ Credits 3.1 to 3.9: EQ Credits 3.1 to 3.9: –High Performance Cleaning Program (1 point) –Custodial Effectiveness Assessment (1-2 points) –Purchase Sustainable Cleaning Products (1-3 points) –Sustainable Cleaning Equipment (1 point) –Entryway System (1 point) –Indoor Integrated Pest Management (1 point) Receive 9 points toward LEED-EBOM rating Receive 9 points toward LEED-EBOM rating Certified (34-42); Silver ( 43-50); Gold (51-67); Certified (34-42); Silver ( 43-50); Gold (51-67); Platinum (68-92)

25. STEWARDSHIP “Stewardship is the shared responsibility for everyone working together to improve human health and the environment through the Government’s cleaning program.” “Stewardship is the shared responsibility for everyone working together to improve human health and the environment through the Government’s cleaning program.” See ASTM E1971-05, Standard Guide on Stewardship for Cleaning Commercial and Institutional Buildings See ASTM E1971-05, Standard Guide on Stewardship for Cleaning Commercial and Institutional Buildings

26. How Does Green Cleaning Help the Environment? Buying recycled products with reduced packaging reduces waste, prevents pollution Buying recycled products with reduced packaging reduces waste, prevents pollution Reduces toxicity, chemicals, and emissions Reduces toxicity, chemicals, and emissions Conserves water and energy Conserves water and energy Promotes overall cleaning efficiency,… Promotes overall cleaning efficiency,… And it’s good for people too! And it’s good for people too!

27. WEBSITES http://www.greenseal.org/ http://www.ofee.gov/ http://www.epa.gov/cpg http://www.epa.gov/epp/pubs/products/cleaning.htm http://www.epa.gov/epp/pubs/products/cleanattribut.htm http://www.usgbc.org/ (LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance)

28. THANK YOU! STEVE CLARK steve.clark@gsa.gov 415.522.3372