Implementation

This section contains detailed information, guidelines and resources to help you implement Five Simple Steps to a Healthy School Environment.

Choosing Green Cleaning Products

Explains how to identify appropriate products and lists some categories of green products that can be used in schools. More…

Choosing Green Equipment and Supplies

Discusses how to identify and evaluate new equipment and supplies based on industry standards as well as on appropriateness, effectiveness and ease of use in your environment. More…

Developing Green Cleaning Procedures

Describes how to implement Green Cleaning procedures and discusses the health impacts on students, staff, custodians, sensitive populations and other building occupants. More…

Choosing Green Paper and Plastic Products

Compares various standards for green paper and plastic products, describes important factors to keep in mind when choosing these items, and offers tips for conserving paper in schools. More…

Training Issues and Opportunities

Identifies sources of green cleaning training programs and processes, and explains how to evaluate training tools and overcome staff resistance. More…

Choosing a Distributor

Details qualifications for and the key questions to ask to find a distributor to help develop your Green Cleaning program. More…