Cleaning restrooms within LEED guidelines presents unique challenges.
Author: Pat McClure
Business thought leaders like Peter Senge tell us that today’s successful organizations strive not just for profitability but also sustainability — meaning wisely using and re-using resources, as well as minimizing waste and negative environmental impacts.
Janitorial practices and procedures that protect personal health and the environment are great examples of this trend.
And, no part of your facility should be greener or cleaner than the restrooms.
Green restroom cleaning starts by developing strategies for purchasing products that do not harm the environment, reducing waste, maximizing safety systems, improving processes and measuring the results.
However, before you launch your green team, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with some essential concepts.
A successful program includes more than appropriate chemical and equipment choices.
It also calls for policies, procedures, training and shared-responsibility efforts.
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