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EPA Announcement
The U.S. EPA is looking into the adoption of a policy that allows suppliers to make valid claims for disinfectants and sanitizers.
moreBSCAI Reorganization
After emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, the Building Service Contractors Association formed an alliance with ISSA.
moreWhat is Green?
Green Cleaning: An approach or concept to cleaning, cleaning that protects health without harming the environment.
Sustainability: Meeting the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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Together we can LEED the way
Across the nation we are beginning to realize that the change to green alternatives is a priority. At Bayside we will take a look at the way your building or facility is being maintained
Together we will search for and identify cleaning and maintenance options available to reduce your programs total impact on the environment and your employees health.
Going green is not just an added marketing advantage of service providers. When used correctly a certified "green" program will provide many benefits to your facility.
Why Go Green?
With increased knowledge and research of the systems now more than ever, and the added demands set forth by government, the reasons for "going green" have never been so apparent
- Civic responsibility, social consciousness
- Less waste, lower costs (energy, water, products)
- Happier building occupants
- Less complaints
- Safer workplace environment
- Healthier buildings
- Regulatory requirements
- LEED certifications
- Enhance your organizations brand, reputation
- Increased employee efficiency, productivity
- Increased employee satisfaction and morale
- Creation of a positive environmental footprint
- Lower operating costs
- Tax, rebate standards according to state
Green Links
Use these other helpful resources as tools in the education process when converting to a Green Cleaning program at your facility.
LEED Certification?... Heres How We Can Help!
A cleaning program can account for up to 26% of a buildings overall operating costs, this number is already 25% less than a cleaning program in which a facility uses in house employees. Studies have shown that implementing a green cleaning program can save your facility an additional 20% long term, and at the same time maintain the same initial costs as those when starting a basic cleaning program. Together we can audit your facility with the goal of creating and executing a personalized plan, specific for your building.
- Complete audit of facility
- Create a plan to promote and execute
- Elimination of harmful chemicals, switch to green alternative products
- Introduction of green equipment, fixtures
- The adoption of certified green cleaning processes
- The use of green paper/plastic products
- Sharing the responsibility, education and training
- Improved communication and recordkeeping