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Webinar: Green Cleaning for Improved Health: The Return on Investment of Green Cleaning in Schools

Recorded June 22, 2017

Webinar Description

Incorporate evidence-based, green cleaning techniques into a comprehensive IAQ management program. Utilize data tracking and evaluation to develop a business case, value proposition, and communications strategy that generates compliance with and funding for green cleaning.

Webinar Viewers Will:

  • Incorporate evidence-based green cleaning techniques and best practices into a comprehensive system for achieving indoor environmental health.
  • Utilize data tracking and evaluation strategies to develop a business case, a value proposition and a communication strategy that generates broader acceptance of, compliance with and funding for green cleaning.
  • Design and successfully implement a strategy to identify, collect and use data with low-cost, easy-to-use tools (e.g., the School IAQ Assessment Mobile App) to make the case for green cleaning approaches.
  • Track technical measures such as: return on investment (ROI); the results of surface ATP testing; asthma incidences, attendance rates and other important health and performance measures; reductions in occupant complaints; and improvements in IAQ.
  • Replicate the strategies used by school districts that have successfully developed and implemented green cleaning programs to reduce costs and improve health by using the of the “Communicate” and “Evaluate” key drivers of the Framework for Effective School IAQ Management.

Moderator

  • Tracy Washington Enger, Facilitator, Indoor Environments Division, U.S. EPA, Washington, DC

Speakers

  • Mike Jones, Director of Custodial Services, Columbia Public Schools, Missouri
  • Shawna Cragun, Custodial Services Director, Davis School District, Utah

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Last updated on August 26, 2025
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