Being Environmentally Safe When It Comes to Cleaning Commercially
Emma Doss, CLEAN SWEEP PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL LLC.
Have you ever thought about what type of chemicals they must use when treating a mold problem that has been persisting in the your office building for the past 3 years? Or have you ever thought that the prolonged exposure to synthetic chemicals in cleaning products at work or home might be bioaccumulative (causing long term effects) to you? I’m sure many of us have these questions tucked away in our minds somewhere and the fact is that we should.
Since the times of World War II, there have been around 80,000 new synthetic chemicals manufactured and released into the environment, with about 1500 new chemicals being concocted each year. So with those hard numbers mentioned, you and I most likely have come into contact and or even used products containing harmful synthetic chemicals.
Seeking the use and practice of Environmentally safe cleaning products gets you closer to maintaining and creating healthier environments for your self and the people around you. Using bio-degradable, natural and Evironmentally Safe products better known as Green products, will greatly reduce the amount of toxins put into the environment.
Some statistics show that some companies using Environmentally safe cleaning products versus those that don’t, show more positive changes in worker satisfaction, higher morale, less absenteeism, and overall increased productivity and efficiency throughout the workplace. Take a moment to really think about that.
There are growing numbers of facilities in the United States that require their janitorial companies to use “green” cleaning processes and environmentally friendly cleaning products. And in order to meet this demand, some commercial cleaning providers continually educate their janitorial staff on the most effective ways to perform their jobs while protecting the environment.
And to add to this, some facilities have to beome LEED Certified, (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) which is a program that has recently gained momentum in building practices throughout the United States. Created by U.S. Green Building Council, LEED establishes standards for sustainable buildings. LEED also promotes integrated, whole-building design practices and recognizes environmental leadership in the building industry.
Studys show that, companies that choose to go by these guidelines can qualify for government incentives, marketing benefits and increased property value. Also buildings that apply for certification earn LEED points for using environmentally friendly cleaning products and practices. As you see, this proves to be very beneficial to those that participate. If you don’t become LEED certified, you could possibly face tough competition in the future. Statistics show the number of buildings constructed to LEED standards, as well as those gaining LEED-EB (Existing Building) certification, continues to grow. Since 2002, more than 200 projects have received LEED certification, with nearly 2,000 more registered to become certified. And in addition to that, a new LEED-CI (Commercial Interiors) program has just been created for developers and tenants. Wow!
Below is a resource link that may assist you in learning more on how to make your company become LEED Certified.
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