President Clinton’s executive order defines the act of green cleaning as the use of products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purposes. This is still the influence of green cleaning communities today. Regarding human well-being, green approved cleaning products have some of these succeeding features: low toxicity levels, they do not bio-accumulate, they are non-cancer causing, and they do not have chemicals that do harm to the user’s body. Cleaning is normally thought of as a way to keep humans clean and free from bacteria, but when those cleaning products are harmful to the person using them, along with others that come into contact with them and the environment, then changes should be made. Although these are important aspects of green cleaning in businesses, there are more pressing matters.
The health of the people, who work with these chemicals and solvents daily or work in the offices that are being cleaned, should be put into consideration along with the final cost of the product. Green cleaning is more than just using a product that has an EPA Eco-friendly sticker, green cleaning encompasses the entire program including chemicals, techniques, equipment, paper, and everything used in an …show more content…
Studies have shown that the use of green products within a business not only increases employee commitment and job performance, but the overall attitudes and atmosphere of the company. Higher commitment and job performance also means higher productivity for a company, creating a positive cycle within the company. Schools have also shown positive feedback, by higher test scores, increased attendance records and healthier happier children
The health of the people, who work with these chemicals and solvents daily or work in the offices that are being cleaned, should be put into consideration along with the final cost of the product. Green cleaning is more than just using a product that has an EPA Eco-friendly sticker, green cleaning encompasses the entire program including chemicals, techniques, equipment, paper, and everything used in an …show more content…
Studies have shown that the use of green products within a business not only increases employee commitment and job performance, but the overall attitudes and atmosphere of the company. Higher commitment and job performance also means higher productivity for a company, creating a positive cycle within the company. Schools have also shown positive feedback, by higher test scores, increased attendance records and healthier happier children