10 Ways the Professional Cleaning Industry Can Fight Climate Change
Use only Green-certified cleaning solutions; these protect natural resources, release fewer or no ozone-depleting volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and generate less waste.
Use disinfectants sparingly, only when and where needed to help reduce the number of VOCs entering the atmosphere.
Consider using disinfectant alternatives such as hydrogen peroxide.
Purchase cleaning solutions in concentrated, bulk sizes, stored in recyclable containers, with minimal packaging; “This reduces shipping and packaging needs, protects natural resources, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and costs,” explains Ashkin.
Purchase paper products made from 100 percent recycled materials. This reduces millions of tons of CO2 emissions.
Increase the use of cleaning equipment using engineered water.
Buy from Green and sustainability-focused distributors. Many jansan distributors have become walking encyclopedias when it comes to helping you select Green Cleaning solutions, products, and equipment.
Replace auto fleets with electric or hybrid vehicles.
Keep learning.
Stay positive: “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity. An optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
