The Indoor Environments and Green Buildings Policy Resource Center
Citation: Vermont Public Act 147 (H. 864, s. 47)
Effective: May 15, 2006
Available: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/database/status/
summary.cfm?Bill=H%2E0864&Session=2006
Citation: 24 Pennsylvania Statutes §25-2574 (c.4)
Effective: July 2005
Available: HERE
Citation: N.Y. State Education Department, Manual of Planning Standards -- Appendix: NY-CHPS Version 1.1: High Performance Schools Guidelines
Effective: May 2007
Available: HERE
Citation: Revised Code Washington, t.39, chap. 39.35D
Effective: Phased in between July 2006 and July 2008
Available: HERE
Citation: 105 Illinois Comp. Statutes § 230/5-40
Effective: July 1, 2007
Available: HERE
Citation: Hawaii Revised Statutes §196-9 (2006 Hawaii House Bill 2175)
Effective: July 2006
Available: HERE
Citation: Florida Statutes § 255.2575
Effective: July 2008
Available: HERE
Cleaning products are important for maintaining a sanitary environment in schools. However, chemicals in cleaning products may be hazardous to the environment and to the health of students, maintenance workers, and other school staff. "Green cleaning” reduces environmental and health risks by selecting alternative, environmentally-sensitive products, by applying these products properly, and by implementing maintenance practices that minimize exposure to cleaning products.
Over the past decade, an increasing number of school districts have taken steps to change the way they design and build school facilities. Districts have begun to incorporate a wide variety of environmental and health strategies into the construction and renovation process, with the goal of creating school buildings that advance the learning process while saving money, protecting the environment, and promoting the well being of staff and students.
