Sustainability is an important trend in facility management that aims to use products and materials that are better for the environment. Cleaning practices and chemicals can help you by reducing water and energy usage and improving your indoor air quality.
At Whittaker, we are creating green carpet cleaning machines and chemistry that benefit your facility and its occupants. Our Smart Care® Systems contribute or directly earn Leadership in Energy and Design (LEED) credits under the program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. Several of our CRYSTAL® Chemistry formulations have also been certified by Green Seal, an independent non-profit organization that establishes Environmental Leadership Standards to promote environmentally responsible products. Keep reading to learn more about green carpet cleaning with Smart Care®.
The U.S. Green Building Council developed the LEED program to emphasize sustainability and high performance in all building types. It is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of high performance green buildings.
Using a Smart Care® System for carpet maintenance contributes to LEED standards in the following ways:
Smart Care® can either directly earn or contribute towards earning the following LEED credits:
Indoor Environmental Quality
Materials & Resources
Several CRYSTAL® Chemistry products have earned Green Seal Certification under the category GS-37: Cleaning Products for Industrial and Institutional Use. This standard includes provisions for both environmental and health concerns for vulnerable populations such as schools, day-cares, and long-term care facilities. The GS-37 Green Seal standard addresses the following points:
You can learn more about Green Seal and the GS-37 standard here.
If you have any questions about green cleaning with Whittaker Smart Care®, please contact us at 800.422.7686 or info@whittakersystem.com