Sponsorship Deadline Approaching for Version 3.0 of The Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools
HSC is pleased to announce that sponsorship opportunities are now available for Version 3.0 of The Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools!
The expanded third edition will include changes to ecolabeling programs and updates on current laws and regulations. Version 3.0 will also feature detailed information on green cleaning and H1N1 as well as an expanded section on food service. Check it out for the latest in training and operations for green cleaning programs and much more.
The deadline for sponsorship is April 1, 2010.
To learn more or join the green team, click here or contact Sara Klinzing at 312-419-1810.
Green Clean Schools National Summit: Save the Date!
Concerned about healthy and clean schools for students and staff? Concerned about the environment? What to be part of a national movement to promote green cleaning in schools?
Save the date for the 2010 Green Clean Schools National Summit! The summit will be held Sept. 21, 2010 in Washington, DC.
Watch www.greencleanschools.org/summit for details.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the summit, please contact Sara Klinzing at 312-419-1810.
Green Cleaning Your School in the Age of H1N1: Webinar Archive Available on Demand
What role does your school's cleaning program play in protecting children and staff from H1N1? How can you prevent the spread of infection without causing more harm with potentially toxic chemicals?
Healthy Schools Campaign, American School & University and the Green Cleaning Network are pleased to present a special webinar designed to highlight best practices and practical tips for green cleaning in the age of H1N1. This webinar, originally presented on Jan. 20, 2010, is now available on-demand at no cost.
To access the webinar, click here.
The webinar features:
- Lynne Sehulster, PhD of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one of our nation's leading experts on disinfection, sterilization and the transmission of infectious disease. Lynn will discuss cleaning for infection control and CDC best practices for using disinfection in a school environment.
- Steve Ashkin of the Green Cleaning Network and The Ashkin Group LLC, the "father of green cleaning." Steve will provide information about how to select environmentally preferable disinfectants for use in schools.
- Andi Lee-Marnicio, head custodian of Blackhawk Intermediate School and a winner of the 2009 Green Cleaning Awards for Schools and Universities. Andi will share her hands-on experience developing and implementing a green cleaning program to combat H1N1 in a school.
This webinar is available free of charge thanks to our generous sponsors: Georgia-Pacific Professional, JohnsonDiversey and Kaivac Cleaning Systems.
Green Clean Schools Legislation Up for Debate in Wisconsin, Iowa and Hawaii
Legislators in a number of states are actively considering green clean schools legislation. Some of these current efforts include:
Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Legislature is debating AB 578, which could help schools create common-sense green cleaning policies. This bill passed the committee and is currently on floor debate. To help support this legislation, visit www.greencleanWI.org
Iowa: House File 823 passed the assembly and is currently being attached to Senate File 2335. The bill would require the state board of regents to define environmentally preferable cleaning and maintenance products and require schools to comply with purchasing requirements. To help support this legislation, visit www.greencleanschools.org/iowa
Also of interest is a bill in Hawaii. In 2009 ,Hawaii passed a bill to require schools use Green Seal certified products. This year an amendment (HI SB 2709) has been introduced which would expand the program to include products recognized by EcoLogo and Design for the Environment.
Congratulations to the Green Cleaning Award Winners!
HSC extends sincere congratulations to the winners of the third annual Green Cleaning in Schools Awards! Winners in the school district category include:
HSC co-sponsored the awards program with American School & University magazine and the Green Cleaning Network. The criteria for judging the competition were based on the "five simple steps to a healthy school environment" outlined in HSC's Quick & Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools.
We’re proud of the excellent programs that the award recipients represent, and are thrilled to see so many schools going green. The award winners are featured in a special issue of American School & University.
Learn more about the awards and read profiles of the winners at the Green Cleaning Award section of the AS&U site »
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