formerly Green Clean Schools
There has been increasing reporting on ‘forever chemicals’ as well as the risk they pose to human health and the environment. But before diving into how State and Federal governing bodies will respond, it’s first important to understand the overarching problem with forever chemicals.
Participants in the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Program are guided by a maturity model that consists of five levels; each representing a stage in the journey towards fully integrating health and sustainability into everyday facility operations.
Now more than ever, K-12 schools and higher education institutions are in the process of integrating health and sustainability as part of day-to-day facility operations and management.
Even though it is easier than ever to go green, facility managers may still worry about the costs. The good news is not only do third-party certified products and equipment work as advertised, but they also cost about the same as standard options.
Going green is nothing new. Since the first Earth Day celebration in 1970 birthed the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, awareness about human impacts on the planet has grown.
As seasoned professionals in facilities management, one of the first lessons learned is the vital role that resource planning and clear communication play in the smooth operation of a facilities management team.
Nevada’s Clark County School District (CCSD) — the fifth largest school district in the United States — faces unique challenges in maintaining optimal indoor air quality (IAQ) across its numerous facilities.
When it comes to safe and effective facility management, it is essential for non-English speaking workers to have safety training materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and job aides delivered to them in a language they can understand.
When it comes to sustainability, it’s not all about using green certified chemicals and equipment.
Being a facility management executive in 2023 is no easy task. The modern facility executive must maintain a delicate balance; from providing excellent customer service, being responsive to building users and the staff, and ensuring that supply chain issues are minimized to maintain operational success — all while juggling these issues within mostly slim operational budgets.