The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has invited the public to participate in a LEED Call for Ideas as way to improve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. I urge building service contractors to let their voice be heard and participate.

Earlier this year the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operation and Maintenance standard removed three green cleaning points from the certification process, lessening cleaning’s impact and importance on green buildings. 

Green cleaning can help improve the indoor air quality for building occupants, creating a healthier and more productive workplace. I strongly believe that there’s no point in designing a building that’s good for the planet if you’re going to pollute those who work inside it.

Take this opportunity to petition the USGBC to at least add those three points back to the standard, if not create more opportunities for cleaning in LEED.

Click here to participate. The call is open until Friday, August 7.

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