GS37 Standards were developed by Green seal. They are independent, nonprofit
organization dedicated to protecting the environment by promoting the sale
of environmentally responsible products. Some of the characteristics of a GS-37 Product are:
Must be biodegradable
Must not contain dies or be packaged in an aerosol can
Must have a pH between 4 and 9
Must not be toxic to human or aquatic life
Must not contain persistent or bio accumulative substances
Must be bio based (renewable resources)
Must not be combustible
Must not contain petroleum dist
VOC levels must meet or be less than the CCR (California)
Dawn Chemical believes in Green Cleaning! Here are a few phrases that best
represent our site: Cleaning for health, Green cleaning, Green janitorial cleaning supplies, LEED certification,
and environmentally preferable cleaning products.
The Time To Start Is NOW!
Recent developments are now in place to make all facility managers implement "GREEN THINKING"
in their janitorial programs. Here's why:
Federal Mandates are in place: All Federal Facilities must be "GREEN" within two years. This includes Federal Buildings, Jails, Courthouses, Post Office, VA Hospitals, etc.
Six States (California, Massachusetts, Vermont, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Washington) all follow
current Federal Government guidelines or have developed their own guidelines to "GREEN" their building.
Dozens of counties and hundreds of cities throughout the United States are in process of writing and implementing their own guidelines.
Companies who comply with ISO Standards are now being required to follow ISO 14000 Standards. This standard outlines key requirements companies should comply with in order to operate in an environmentally responsible manner.
Green Cleaning is not scary and it is not more expensive. In the sort run it is "cost neutral,"
and in the long run it could save your company a huge amount on money. Be implementing Green Cleaning you can:
Reduce legal liabilities
Prevent accident & environmental damage
Reduce VOC's & improve indoor air quality
Reduce insurance premiums
Improve facility (corporate) image
Reduce waste and disposal costs
Five ideas to ensure success in your Green Program!
Form a Stewardship Task Force to keep your plans in action.
Communicate your plans and goals to employees, tenants, others.
Use Incentives to encourage success and/or rewards for ideas.
Constantly review action plan, make changes when needed.
Publicize your actions to the press, your employees and neighbors.
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