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BEAM P
LUS FOR
E
XISTING
B
UILDINGS
S
ITE
A
SPECTS
(S
A
)
V
ERSION
1.2
S
A
10 G
REEN
C
LEANING
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S
ITE
A
SPECTS
2.3
S
ITE
M
ANAGEMENT
S
A
10 G
REEN
C
LEANING
E
XCLUSIONS
None.
O
BJECTIVE
Encourage the use of cleaning methods with environmental friendly
ingredients and chemicals to protect human health and environmental
quality.
C
REDITS
A
TTAINABLE
1
P
REREQUISITES
None.
C
REDIT
R
EQUIREMENTS
1
credit
for
demonstrating
appropriate
green
cleaning
procedures/practices are implemented for the project and at least 50% of
green cleaning products are used.
A
SSESSMENT
The Client shall demonstrate that a green cleaning plan for the building
and site is in place.
The plan shall address the followings:
purchase of green cleaning products;
safe and green cleaning procedures;
staff and training requirement; and
feedback from occupants.
The green cleaning products shall have certification to the Green Seal
standard for Industrial and Institutional Cleaners (GS-37) [ 1 ] or
equivalent.
Green Seal is an independent, non-profit organisation that strives to
achieve a healthier and a cleaner environment by identifying and
promoting products and services that cause less toxic pollution and
waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimise global warming
and ozone depletion.
1
Green Seal. Environmental Standard for Industrial and Institutional Cleaners - GS-37
http://www.greenseal.org/Portals/0/Documents/Standards/GS-37%20std%20dev/GS-37_Draft_Standard_041808.pdf