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State and Local Initiatives
New York State
New York passed the first statewide green cleaning bill in 2005, requiring public buildings and schools to use green cleaning products.
Janitor Pollution Prevention Project
This effort focused upon reducing the use of toxic janitorial chemicals at large organizations across the country.
Massachusetts
Read more about pioneering efforts in developing green cleaning contract language in Massachusetts.
Minnesota State Contract for Cleaning Products
To better safeguard the health of custodial workers, building occupants, and the environment, the state of Minnesota added environmental specifications to the state cleaning supplies contract. Read Procuring Green Cleaners: Minnesota's Experience to find out more about the process, timeline and criteria that were used to evaluate products for the Minnesota state contract for cleaners.
King County, Washington
As part of their overall Environmental Purchasing policy, which includes preferencing the purchase of recycled products, King County included a provision requiring their contractors to use "environmentally preferable products" which include green cleaners.
Seattle's Environmentally Responsible Purchasing
The City of Seattle recently adopted policies on green cleaning to protect the environment, safeguard public health, cut the costs associated with handling hazardous chemicals, and reduce potential liability. Environmental criteria are being added to many new contracts, including these environmental specifications for janitorial service contracts.
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke recently switched to a line of green cleaners for use by its custodial staff.
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