Yesterday, I wrote about a recent Environmental Working Group
study of school cleaners and indoor air pollution that revealed
how many toxic pollutants are emitted into classroom air by
traditional cleaning supplies. In that same study, we also found
that cleaning classrooms with “certified green” cleaning
products is a simple way to clear the air – for students,
teachers and custodians. To be certified, these products must
meet strict health and safety standards provided by two
independent organizations: Green Seal and EcoLogo. Act now!
Here’s how. Whether you’re a concerned parent or work at a
school or daycare center, the time to get behind the green
choice is now! We know you’re busy, so we put together some
tools to make it easier to educate and persuade decision makers
to choose greener cleaning products. Get started by downloading
EWG’s green cleaning fact sheet, sample parent letter to school
staff (you can edit it), and a list of steps you can take to
encourage your school to start cleaning greener.