In a recent discussion with a coworker, I uncovered some interesting questions regarding some of the current laws requiring green initiatives — such as green cleaning in schools throughout New York and Illinois, government buildings in New Jersey, etc.
With these laws already in place, my first question was, “Who began discussions surrounding the implementation of such a law?” Was it an angry parent whose child had an adverse effect to the VOCs in a chemical used within a school? Was it a BSC who wanted a leg up on his in-house competition? Was it a cleaning manufacturer who wanted to drive business to its green line of products? Seems as though, it varies by state and there was no one group of people.
Although I am still very interested in determining an answer to this question, another possibly more important one came to mind. Who is regulating the use of these green products? Are we working on the honor system and addressing offenders only as problems arise? Who is liable if an accident/offense does occur? The cleaning department using the incorrect products, or the distributor or manufacturer who sold this product — knowing it defies green laws?
Now that green and sustainable issues are top-of-mind with many cleaners, it is time to start narrowing down the specifics and answering some of these questions.
Posted
11-06-2008 8:00 AM
by
Corinne Zudonyi