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Enviro-Solution Overview
12 years Proven SolutionsSingle FocusMany Major Customer 7+ yearsKey Hospitals: MUHC
Chinese Hospital Sacred Heart and More……
Clean, Cleaning, Cleaning Services
Clean = free of unwanted matter;
different levels
Cleaning = management of the process (procedures)
Cleaning Service = explains how
We clean to protect health
Extract contaminants
Particulates•Dust•Allergens
Moisture•Mold
Food Source•Pest Control
Why We Clean
Most basic form of environmental management!
(Quality of life and the impact on the environment)
Reduce Exposure Reduce Risk
Factors of Environmental Risk
Exposure Effects
Environmental
Quality
Sources
Sinks
Ventilation
Costs Risk Level
Source Removal
and/or Modification - Dilution Rate - Work
Loading/Activity Management -
Cleaning & Maintenance
Procedures - etc.
Mitigation
Cleaning VS Disinfecting VS Sanitizing
More critical to clean effectively and use sanitizer for direct contact surface
2 step process
Most use poor cleaners, disinfectants incorrectly
Therefore, most do not clean nor disinfect effectively nor to the required levels
Green Cleaning VS Use of Traditional Products
Green is Proven Safer for
UsersOccupants of the building
•Patients•Healthcare Staff
Visitors to the buildingEnvironment
A safe environment is no foreign objective for healthcare facilities.
Great care is given in many areas.
But, does the impact of cleaning programs sustain the same
scrutiny?
Impact of Cleaning?Some of the most prevalent
ingredients in traditional cleaning products are known
or suspected as causing:
Respiratory disordersSkin & eye irritations
Skin & eye burnsEndocrine system disruptionsLiver & kidney malfunctions
Blood & nervous system damage
VOC’sResiduesAdverse ReactionsReactiveFlammablePersistent,
Bioaccumilative, ToxicEnvironmental Impacts
Contaminants indoors can be two to five times worse than these outdoors.Athsma increased by
160% since 1960Poor indoor environmental
quality is suspected to be linked to health issues.
People on average spend 90% of their time indoors
Tighter buildings
Poor air circulation
More people in the same space
Improper cleaning results in lost productivity costing $60 Billion Annually
The Environment
6 Billion pounds of chemicals
4.5 Billion pounds of paper
35 Billion Plastic Liners
Equipment
Green Seal /ECP Certification
USA EPA Design for the Environment (DTE)
Self-Certification
Biobased Products
Naturally Occurring
Biological Products
Home Remedies
Environmental Claims & Self Certification
“Green” Cleaning: Cleaning to protect health without harming the environment.
“Green” Cleaning is more then just switching a few traditional chemicals with naturally derived alternatives.
…products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose.
• Aquatic Toxicity
• Aquatic biodegradability
• Eutrophication
• Packaging
• Fragrances• Prohibited
Ingredients
• Training
• Animal Testing
• Performance Tests
• Human Toxicity• Carcinogens &
Reproductive Toxins
• Skin & Eye Irritation
• Skin Sensitization• Combustibility• Smog Production/
IAQ (VOC’s)
Consensus, independent,public reviewNational, not localSave resourcesThird party authority, insulationBased on recognized good
scienceMeet mandatesMakes it easier for all of us
Green is here to stay!
Results conclusive
Not going to be a passing fad
Green cleaning with high performance cleaning is risk management and risk reduction
Other Green ResourcesFolder
Overview of Green CleaningOverview of Cleaning for Health
Enviro-Solutions Websitewww.enviro-solution.comPresentations & Reports
“Cleaning for Health” by InformOthers
Other Helpful SitesECP for Healthcare
Occupational HealthIndoor Air Quality