Green Cleaning in Schools 10 Years of Making Change Mark Bishop Green Clean Schools Forum at ISSA/INTERCLEAN

Green Cleaning We clean to protect health.

Green Cleaning We clean to protect health. We green clean to protect health while protecting the environment.

Why is this important? Helps students stay healthy and learn Protects the health of custodial staff Increases the lifespan of facilities Preserves the environment Fiscal responsibility

Children Are Not Little Adults Developing immunity systems Breathe, eat, and drink proportionally more Behaviors cause greater exposures.

Five Steps to Green Cleaning in Schools Full content available on www.greencleanschools.org/steps We published the 5 Steps to Green Cleaning in Schools in 2006. Since then, it’s been shared with thousands of schools. That was the seed that grew to an expanded set of tools, resources and ever-growing reach. It is also the foundation for the forum here today. But when we first launched the five steps, we had no idea how it would grow, and how it would become the platform of how we change how schools clean.

Changing How Schools Clean Education 5 Steps To Green Cleaning www.GreenCleanSchools.org Webinars Video Series Engagement Green Cleaning Awards Leadership Council Leadership Institute Green Cleaning Forum Social Media Policy Changing How Schools Clean Sinces it’s launch, our program has grown and been shaped by changes in technology and input from end users like yourself. I think about our program as provide education, opportunities for engagement and policy support at the local, state and federal level Our program includes EDUCATION the 5 Steps to Green Cleaning, has also been converted into downloadable documents for easy access for anyone. Our web resources on our Green Clean Schools website have expanded to include content dedicated to building a team, about a getting buy in from your school and conducting a cleaning program assessment. We have annual webinars to share knowledge and share best practices from industry and school leaders Earlier this year we launched a video series expand our reach to a new generation of digital users. ENGAGEMENT Our original guide is the basis for the national Green Cleaning Award and is used by many state and local agencies as a standard for green cleaning. We created the Leadership Council from past Green Cleaning Award winners. This council helps guide our current program, recommendations and helps us think through our efforts to engage with facility professionals. Our Leadership Institute is now two years old and it brings school facility professionals together to discuss leadership strategies while our forum here today is about creating networks of engaged professionals and giving them tools and resources to make change in their schools And of course, our network of thousands of engaged school facility operators, parents, and community members receive regular updates and information on the latest in green cleaning from us through newsletters and social media. And we’re constantly updating our resources so we encourage you to visit and use all that’s available for free on our website!

Step 1: Prepare Your School Planning is about assessment, prevention and facility. Making sure you have a building and a team that will support success. greencleanschools.org/step1 Create a Green Team Understand the Cleaning Environment Develop Your Plan + Policy Implement Your Plan Evaluate Progress

Step 2 & 3 - Identify Products, Equipment & Supplies Today, there are plenty products, and certifications that can help identify high standards for effectiveness and health. greencleanschools.org/step2 greencleanschools.org/step3 What Are Green Cleaning Products? Seek Out Third Party Certifications Product Categories Choose Green Cleaning Chemicals, Equipment + Supplies Cost Comparison

Step 4: Adopt Training & Procedures All the latest green products and technologies on the market will only help if your staff is well trained. greencleanschools.org/step4 Reduce General Health Impacts Reducing Environmental Impact Third Party Certifications Training Lucas and Bill Merv and Shawana

Step 5: Share the Responsibilities Everyone plays a role, and the most successful programs promote, share and communicate. greencleanschools.org/step4 Promoting Stewardship Communicate to Stakeholders Recognize and Celebrate Successes

Thanks! Mark Bishop Healthyschoolscampaign.org Greencleanschools.org mark@healthyschoolscampaign.org Healthyschoolscampaign.org Greencleanschools.org