Track green cleaning product purchases in a tracking sheet separate from the LEED Submittal Form so that it is easily accessible throughout the performance period.

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Track green cleaning product purchases in a tracking sheet separate from the LEED Submittal Form so that it is easily accessible throughout the performance period.

Make sure to track all cleaning product purchases throughout the performance period. This includes both compliant and non-compliant purchases. See the Documentation Toolkit for a sample tracking form.

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Make sure to track all cleaning product purchases throughout the performance period. This includes both compliant and non-compliant purchases. See the Documentation Toolkit for a sample tracking form.

Switching to alternative cleaning products may require retraining staff. Some alternative products may require different techniques, tools, or other new practices. For example, some green cleaning products may require fewer applications than conventional

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Switching to alternative cleaning products may require retraining staff. Some alternative products may require different techniques, tools, or other new practices. For example, some green cleaning products may require fewer applications than conventional cleaning products.

Dispose properly of old cleaning products if your team has replaced conventional products with more sustainable ones. Locate the appropriate hazardous waste facility in your area and send your old chemicals there. All old chemicals should be disposed of a

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Dispose properly of old cleaning products if your team has replaced conventional products with more sustainable ones. Locate the appropriate hazardous waste facility in your area and send your old chemicals there. All old chemicals should be disposed of at household hazardous waste facilities – chemicals should never be thrown in landfills.

In many cases, the MSDS does not specify the environmental standards with which a chemical complies. This may be the case even for compliant products. In the likely event that an MSDS does not contain information regarding LEED criteria, secure other docu

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In many cases, the MSDS does not specify the environmental standards with which a chemical complies. This may be the case even for compliant products. In the likely event that an MSDS does not contain information regarding LEED criteria, secure other documentation with this information, such as product data sheets from the manufacturer. 

The classification of a product determines the applicable certification program. For example, surface cleaners must have the appropriate Green Seal or Environmental Choice certification, and it is not acceptable to claim compliance by meeting CA Code VOC

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The classification of a product determines the applicable certification program. For example, surface cleaners must have the appropriate Green Seal or Environmental Choice certification, and it is not acceptable to claim compliance by meeting CA Code VOC limits for this product class (even though this is listed as one of the product criteria, there are only certain types of products that can meet the credit requirements by complying with the CA Code of VOC limits). This is one way that project teams often go wrong. 

Avoid purchasing any “green” cleaning product without documentation demonstrating that the product complies with the requirements of EQc3.3, obtained either through the supplier or through personal research. Note that just because a company claims that it

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Avoid purchasing any “green” cleaning product without documentation demonstrating that the product complies with the requirements of IEQc3.3, obtained either through the supplier or through personal research. Note that just because a company claims that its product is green, does not necessarily mean that it is Green Seal certified. Products must be certified to comply with the credit requirements.

Hand cleaners are often overlooked in the process of pursuing this credit. Be sure to ask suppliers for (or personally research) hand cleaners that do not contain anti-microbial agents.  

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Hand cleaners are often overlooked in the process of pursuing this credit. Be sure to ask suppliers for (or personally research) hand cleaners that do not contain anti-microbial agents.  

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