THE ROLE OF CLEANING IN SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

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1 THE ROLE OF CLEANING IN SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS EXPERT THINKING TOP BRANDS SERVICE & TRAINING

2 The demand for more sustainable buildings is growing. For those in charge of a facility and its environmental impact, this demand comes with increased responsibility to create smarter solutions and more measurable outcomes.

3 EBP CAN HELP YOU ESTABLISH AND EXECUTE YOUR GREEN CLEANING PROGRAM COMBINING SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS WITH BEST PRACTICE PROCEDURES AND MEASUREMENTS. With help from EBP, you can create a variety of benefits for your organization: ECONOMIC BENEFITS Decrease Consumables Increase Productivity Lower Operating Costs ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS Conserve Water Lower Energy Reduce Waste SOCIAL BENEFITS Improve Occupant Wellness Increase Worker Safety Reduce Sick Time

4 THE VALUE OF EBP AS YOUR SUSTAINABILITY PARTNER Making a building more sustainable can be complex. With EBP, you have an experienced partner to rely on a team of specialists who can guide you through the key components of establishing a comprehensive green cleaning program. EBP PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO HELP YOU: DEVELOP YOUR POLICY Create a blueprint for success that combines U.S. Green Building Council standards with your specific goals. 4

5 IMPLEMENT YOUR PROGRAM Establish a cleaning program that includes guidelines for purchasing sustainable products, developing resource plans and training staff. MEASURE YOUR EFFECTIVENESS Benchmark, analyze and report on your purchasing patterns, equipment usage and overall custodial effectiveness. 5

6 DEVELOPING YOUR GREEN CLEANING POLICY A groundswell of sustainability demands made by the general public as well as organizations motivation to be more health & safety-focused have caused those with cleaning responsibilities to significantly advance their service solutions. A first step in this advanced solution is a Green Cleaning Policy. THE STANDARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS More and more, building owners and operators are striving to be more sustainable in their practices and procedures. The U.S. Green Building Council leads the movement setting the standards for both new and existing buildings. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Certification Program is a national rating system LEED Certification Distinctions for sustainable buildings that measures operations, improvements and property maintenance. The program is an essential road map for those providing building, janitorial and cleaning services, and serves as a starting point for many of the recommendations from EBP sustainability specialists. 46

7 Cleaning Policy Guidance Whether you re working toward LEED certification or would just like to improve your sustainability efforts, EBP specialists can help create a Green Cleaning Policy that integrates your specific goals with industry best practices to meet or exceed national, state and local requirements. By working in partnership with your team, EBP can help you establish a green cleaning program that s right for your goals and objectives. LEED-EB (EXISTING BUILDINGS) LEED CREDIT POINTS GREEN CLEANING - POLICY u EQp3 REQUIRED GREEN CLEANING - CUSTODIAL EFFECTIVENESS ASSESSMENT u EQc6 1 GREEN CLEANING - PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS u EQc7 1 GREEN CLEANING - EQUIPMENT u EQc8 1 ENHANCED INDOOR AIR QUALITY STRATEGIES - ENTRYWAY MATTING u EQc2 1 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ONGOING - RECYCLING/WASTE DIVERSION u MRc1 2 INNOVATION - EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE u INc1 1-5 TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS There can be information overload when it comes to green cleaning, and the information shown here is merely scratching the surface on what cleaning service providers need to know. Have an EBP specialist guide you through what s essential to your program and required to explain the procedures to your staff. 57

8 IMPLEMENTING YOUR GREEN CLEANING PROGRAM While the content and structure of your Green Cleaning Policy is pivotal, the execution of that policy is even more important. With practical training on cleaning procedures and product selection, your team can show more tangible success. LAUNCHING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE CLEANING PROGRAM One of the initial hurdles in implementing a sustainability program is the full adoption by your team. To ensure success, EBP specialists will work side-by-side with your team to explain the program, conduct in-service training and address the following areas: BUSINESS STRATEGIES & GOALS GREEN CLEANING REQUIREMENTS CLEANING PERSONNEL STAFFING PLAN GREEN CLEANING PROCEDURES Each Green Cleaning Policy is created to align with the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) Cleaning Industry Management Standard for Green Buildings (CIMS-GB). PROPER PRODUCT & EQUIPMENT USAGE WORKER HEALTH & SAFETY 48

9 SELECTING SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS & MATERIALS EBP can evaluate and recommend products, materials & equipment that meet industry standards for sustainability: Cleaning Chemicals Floor Care Carpet Care Warewash & Laundry Hand Soap & Sanitizers Auto Scrubbers Vacuums Microfiber Systems Paper Products Trash Can Liners Recycling Containers Floor Mats TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS Looking good to your customer while doing good for the environment doesn t have to mean increasing your budget. There are cost-saving opportunities in how you source and use products and materials. Have an EBP specialist guide you through setting up a utilization plan. 9 5

10 MEASURING YOUR CLEANING EFFECTIVENESS The quality of your cleaning is defined by measurable outcomes. EBP specialists will help you understand your effectiveness by auditing your site and evaluating your performance against industry cleaning standards. From there, EBP will work to optimize your processes and train your team to ensure you achieve your sustainability goals. EBP Approach to Measurement DEFINE ESTABLISH UTILIZE REVIEW YOUR GOALS & OBJECTIVES TIMELINE FOR ACHIEVEMENT INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS PERFORMANCE REGULARLY TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS In many cases, measurable success increases proportionally to your workloading effectiveness. EBP can get specific with you to determine your appropriate staffing levels and get optimal production rates from your custodial staff in the process. 10 4

11 Measurement Areas CUSTODIAL EFFECTIVENESS GREEN PRODUCTS USAGE Measure your adherence against the APPA Levels of Cleanliness the LEED recognized standard to measure custodial effectiveness. MEASURE BETTER WITH: u Job Cards u Scorecards u Annual Auditing As a key to achieving your sustainability goals, EBP will help you determine the percentage of green products and materials purchases to your total consumption while measuring their specific sustainability value. MEASURE BETTER WITH: u Product Category Reports u Equipment Reports Make green mean more for you. As a first step, EBP will perform a Site Assessment. This collaborative discussion will focus on areas to improve your cleaning program, and will provide valuable insight into leveraging sustainability. DISCUSS WITH AN EBP SPECIALIST TODAY

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