green cleaning in a leed environment geoff snavely, leed ap
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Green Cleaning in a LEED
Environment
Geoff Snavely, LEED AP
AgendaAgenda1. The Business of Green Cleaning
2. Define Green & Green Cleaning
3. “Roadmaps”
4. Take-Aways
5. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
6. The Future
Book ObjectiveBook Objective• Identify how green cleaning operations and best
practices will affect facility and property management, tenants of buildings and suppliers of such practices.
This document will provide real data that demonstrates how one can realize environmental, economic and operational success in their facilities through:
– Substantiated research
– Case studies
– Model programs and guidelines
Book FormatBook Format1. Book
Green Definitions, Terms, Organizations & Standards “Roadmaps” to Green Cleaning Products, Process and Procedures Finding a Green Service Provider; RFI & RFP Process Selling Green Cleaning Internally Common Challenges Hard and Soft Costs of Green Cleaning Where We Go From Here
Book FormatBook Format2. Appendixes
Global Eco-labeling Network Provider List Green Cleaning Products Selection Criterion Green Cleaning Products Proposed Contract IU’s Sustainability Task Force Recommendations RFI & RFP Prototypes Establishing a Performance-based Cleaning System Walk-Through Audit Management Tool Green Cleaning Survey Results
Book FormatBook Format3. Case Studies
Adobe Systems – Cushman & Wakefield Bentall Capital Great River Energy Harvard Medical School Massachusetts State Office Buildings Metro Health Pacific Northwest Laboratory Shell Oil Troutman Saunders Universities of Alberta, McMaster & Michigan Viva Verde Vonachen
Book FormatBook Format3. Case Studies --- continued
AbilityOne FBG GOJO Harvard Maintenance JohnsonDiversey Maintex Servicon Tennant UGL Unicco
The Business of Green The Business of Green CleaningCleaningDefining Green & Green Defining Green & Green CleaningCleaning
• …products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.”
What Is Green & Green What Is Green & Green CleaningCleaning
US Presidential Executive Order US Presidential Executive Order 13101 (1993)13101 (1993)
• …products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.”
What Is Green & Green What Is Green & Green CleaningCleaning
US Presidential Executive Order US Presidential Executive Order 13101 (1993)13101 (1993)
• …products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.”
• Green Continuum
It’s a It’s a journeyjourney
What Is Green & Green What Is Green & Green CleaningCleaning
• …products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.”
• Defining Green Cleaning
Cleaning that protects health without harming the environment
What Is Green & Green What Is Green & Green CleaningCleaning
• Concept / Approach to Cleaning– Preventative maintenance– Time management– Pollution prevention– Continuous improvement– Just-in-time inventory– Six Sigma– Total Quality Management
What Is Green & Green What Is Green & Green CleaningCleaning
• Concept / Approach to Cleaning– Preventative maintenance– Time management– Pollution prevention– Continuous improvement– Just-in-time inventory– Six Sigma– Total Quality Management
• Focus on reducing health and environmental impacts
What Is Green & Green What Is Green & Green CleaningCleaning
The Business of Green The Business of Green CleaningCleaningRoadmapsRoadmaps
RoadmapsRoadmaps• LEED for Existing Buildings• 10 Steps To Green Cleaning Implementation• Collaborative for High Performance Schools• Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning
RequirementsRequirements• Green chemicals
Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Product ConsiderationsProduct Considerations Bio-Based / Renewable Resources
Biodegradability
pH
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Flashpoint
Dyes
Fragrances
Ingredient Choices
RequirementsRequirements
• Green chemicals• Carpet & Rug Institute for vacuums
RequirementsRequirements
• Green chemicals• Carpet & Rug Institute for vacuums• EPA for janitorial paper and liners
RequirementsRequirements
• Green chemicals• Carpet & Rug Institute for vacuums• EPA for janitorial paper and liners• Training and Standard Operating Procedures
RequirementsRequirements
• Green chemicals• Carpet & Rug Institute for vacuums• EPA for janitorial paper and liners• Training and Standard Operating Procedures• Communications
• Other janitorial products– Entrance mats– Micro-fiber cloths– Micro-fiber mops– Recycling bins
• Other products– Automatic flush valves and faucets– Hand hygiene– Waterless urinals– Compact fluorescent light bulbs– Pest management products– Landscaping products
Other RequirementsOther Requirements
• …products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.”
In Lieu of Standards and In Lieu of Standards and CertificationCertification
• …products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.”
• Green Continuum
In Lieu of Standards and In Lieu of Standards and CertificationCertification
–Conserve chemicals
–Conserve water–Conserve energy
–Reduce toxicity–Recycle content–Durability
The Business of Green The Business of Green CleaningCleaningTake-AwaysTake-Aways
Global Ecolabelling NetworkGlobal Ecolabelling Network
Request for Information Request for Information (RFI)(RFI) Mission or Vision Statement Corporate Environmental Policy or
Sustainability Statement Company Strategic and Succession Plans Organizational Chart Evidence of Corporate Compliance Service Delivery Model Administrative Systems References
Request for Proposal (RFP)Request for Proposal (RFP) Basic Administrative Information
Accurate Operational Information
Detailed Set of Specification
Performance-Based Contracting
Quality Control Plan
Communications Plan
Weighting
Site ManualSite Manual Introductory Material Schedule of Routine Cleaning Operations Green Floor Care Plan Schedule of Other Periodic Cleaning Operations Green Cleaning Plans for Special Situations
− Vulnerable Populations Recycling Program Green Chemical Policy Green Equipment Policy Training Program Communication Plan
LEED…Let’s Take a Closer LEED…Let’s Take a Closer LookLook LEED = Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Helps building owners and operators measure operations,
improvements, and maintenance on a consistent scale Goal of maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing
environmental impacts Addresses:
Whole-building cleaning and maintenance issues (Including chemical use)
Recycling Programs Exterior maintenance programs Systems Upgrades
Green Cleaning is Integral Component of this Rating System
LEED…Let’s Take a Closer LEED…Let’s Take a Closer LookLook Specific credits for Indoor Environmental Quality:
Prerequisite 3 Green Cleaning Policy (Required) IEQ Credit 3.1 Green Cleaning – High Performance Cleaning Program
(1 Point) IEQ Credit 3.2 Green Cleaning – Custodial Effectiveness Assessment (1
Point) IEQ Credit 3.3 Green Cleaning – Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning
Products and Materials (1 Point) IEQ Credit 3.4 Green Cleaning – Sustainable Cleaning Equipment (1
Point) IEQ Credit 3.5 Green Cleaning – Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source
Control (1 Point) IEQ Credit 3.6 Green Cleaning – Indoor Integrated Pest Management (1
Point)
Certified = 40 – 49 Points Silver = 50 – 59 Points Gold = 60 – 79 Points Platinum = 80+ Points Total for Green Cleaning Credits = 6 Points (15%)
Benchmarking SuccessBenchmarking Success Local company that achieved certification at the
Gold Level Documented Green Cleaning policy Performance Metrics section emphasizes specific
Standards outlined in the LEED EB: OM Rating System
Documentation maintained annually Purchases MSDS Frequency of application
Performance evaluated based on the percentage of sustainable purchases by cost
Categories and StandardsCategories and Standards
Categories and StandardsCategories and Standards
Categories and StandardsCategories and Standards
Categories and StandardsCategories and Standards
Categories and StandardsCategories and Standards
The Business of Green The Business of Green CleaningCleaningThe FutureThe Future
Where We Go From HereWhere We Go From Here• Green Collar Jobs and the “Living Wage”
Where We Go From HereWhere We Go From Here• Green Collar Jobs and the “Living Wage”
• Extended Product Responsibility/Take-Back Programs
Where We Go From HereWhere We Go From Here• Green Collar Jobs and the “Living Wage”
• Extended Product Responsibility/Take-Back Programs
• Sustainability
QUESTIONS?