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Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is most simply described as the conditions inside the building. It includes air qualit...
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Building Systems Upgrades
This page details Sustainable Strategies to consider as your space undergoes a building system upgrade to improve energy, water use, and occupant co... -
Building Operations and Maintenance Services
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Policies & Strategies
This section is devoted to the broad policies and strategies covering the whole government or entire agencies, services or bureaus, which set the co... -
Water Efficiency
Buildings are significant users of the Earth’s freshwater supply. The goal of a responsible building operator should be to encourage a sma...
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Materials, Furniture, and Furnishings Replacement
Daily wear and tear means that materials, furniture and furnishings require periodic replacement.
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Space Reconfiguration and Renovation Projects
As needs change over time, tenants often need to convert space or phase the conversion of individual space or rooms to meet these changing needs....
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Under 10,000 SF Interiors Gut Rehab Project
This page provides Sustainable Strategies to consider as a space has or will undergo a major tenant gut rehab for projects under 10,000 SF.
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Executive Order 13693: Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade
Click through an annotated Executive Order 13693 to learn more about federal sustainability plans over the next decade. Click on language throughout...
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Adhesive and Mastic Removers
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Bathroom and Spa Cleaners
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, General Purpose
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, Spot Removers
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Dust Suppressants
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Floor Strippers
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Glass Cleaners
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Graffiti and Grease Removers
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Household Cleaners, General Purpose
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Industrial Cleaners
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Bathroom and Spa Cleaners
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, General Purpose
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, Spot Removers
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Cleaning Solvents: Electronics Cleaning
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Firearm Lubricants
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Food Cleaners
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Heat Pumps, Geothermal or Ground-Source
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Glass Cleaners
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Industrial Cleaners
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Laundry Products, General Purpose
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Laundry Products, Pretreatment/Spot Removers
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Cleaning Solvents: Metal Cleaning
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Multipurpose Cleaners
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Cleaning Solvents: Precision cleaning
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Cleaning Solvents
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Parts Wash Solution
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Bioremediation Materials
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Dishwashing Products
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Dishwashing Products
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Oven & Grill Cleaners
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Blast Media
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Furniture Cleaners and Protectors
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Foot Care Products
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Hair Care Products
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Animal Cleaning Products
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Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber Care Products
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Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber Care Products
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Laundry Products, General Purpose: Laundry Detergents
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Laundry Products, General Purpose: Bleach
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Laundry Products, General Purpose: Fabric Softeners
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Boat/RV Cleaners
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Gasoline Fuel Additives
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Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers
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Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers: Corrosion Removers
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Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers: Stainless Steel Cleaners
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Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers: Other Metal Cleaners
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Microbial Cleaning Products
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Microbial Cleaning Products: Drain Maintenance Products
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Dishwashing Products: Dish Detergent
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Laundry Products, General Purpose: Laundry Detergent Boosters
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Whole Building Systems
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IEQ - Green Cleaning Plan
A successful Green Cleaning Plan limits the exposure of building occupants and maintenance personnel to potentially hazardous chemicals, ensures pro...
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HVAC - Green Tips and Strategies
Inspect tubes annually and clean as needed or use automatic tube-cleaning equipment.
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IEQ - Green Tips
Create a green cleaning maintenance plan utilizing less-toxic cleaning materials and strategies.
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IEQ - Green Cleaning and Integrated Pest Management
It is no surprise that regular upkeep is necessary to maintain a high indoor air quality, as dust, dirt, and mold accrue on materials in the space o...
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Lighting - Green Tips
Train personnel in proper maintenance techniques, including cleaning and relamping.
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Water - Green Tips Impact
Adequately clean and disinfect any mold or algae attributed to excessive moisture in the workplace.
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IEQ - Green Tips
Regularly clean and replace air filters.
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IEQ - Green Tips
Institute a green cleaning plan that emphasizes the use of an entryway dirt capture system.
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IEQ - Green Tips
Maintain cleanliness levels with Green Cleaning and Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Plans.
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IEQ - Green Tips
Practice source control by specifying low-emitting cleaning materials and integrating entryway capture systems.
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IEQ - Green Tips
Create safe, convenient and secure storage space for all cleaning supplies and chemicals to prevent spills.
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IEQ - EQp3
Green Cleaning Policy
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IEQ - EQc6
Green Cleaning - Custodial Effectiveness Assessment
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IEQ - EQc7
Green Cleaning - Products and Materials
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IEQ - EQc8
Green Cleaning - Equipment
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IEQ - Example Questions
Is there easy access for cleaning and inspecting filters?
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IEQ - Example Questions
Does the contract with the cleaning contractors specifically state that they are to use environmentally preferable cleaning materials?
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IEQ - Facility Manager
By establishing green cleaning contracts and purchasing agreements that specify environmentally-friendly cleaning and office materials, the facility...
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Lighting - Example Survey Questions
Is there a planned schedule of cleaning light fixtures? Is there a group-relamping program?
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IEQ - Example Questions
Is there a program of regular maintenance and cleaning of the cooling towers that includes monthly inspection for evidence of mold or slime?
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Water - Operations and Maintenance
Maintenance personnel are critical in sustaining a successful water system upgrade into the future. The water components need to be commissioned as ...
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IEQ - IAQ Management
Construction and renovation projects pose a unique threat to indoor air quality. IAQ management plans should be instated that emphasize the protecti...
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IEQ - LEED O+M: Existing Buildings (v4)
Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) dedicates an entire credit section to enhancing t...
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Solid Waste - Facility Manager
The Facility Manager, who sometimes serves the building’s Recycling Coordinator, is responsible for procuring solid waste and recycling services and...
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Water - Green Tips
Consider water consumption when maintaining landscape. Avoid using water to clean sidewalks, parking lots, or other hardscapes. Use mulch and suffic...
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HVAC - Executive Order 13693 (2015)
Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade Executive Order (EO) 13693 specifically involves HVAC components in a number of sustain...
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IEQ - Maintenance
Maintenance personnel are critical in ensuring ongoing indoor environmental performance. Thorough green cleaning and purchasing plans should be easy...
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IEQ - O&M
The commercial cleaning industry in the U.S. annually uses 8 billion pounds of chemicals annually.1 These chemicals, as well as operations and maint...
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IEQ - Entryway Systems
Entryway dirt capture systems serve to isolate contaminants that would otherwise be carried into the interior space, leading to decreased IAQ, cosme...
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Solid Waste - Green Construction Policy and Waste Management Plan
Through a Green Construction Policy and Waste Management Plan, a project team can effectively plan for and take steps to minimize the amount of non-...
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Planted Roof - Energy Production
The vegetation on a planted roof removes fine particulates (PM), black carbon, and pollen out of the air, which lends well to incorporating solar pa...
Materials
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Oven and Grill Cleaners
Over cleaners often use strong chemicals to break down accumulated grease and food residue. These cleansers can contribute to po... -
Dish Washing Products
Soaps and other cleansing agents are required for washing and sanitizing food service items. Select products that are plant-base... -
Toilet Partitions
Toilet partitions can be floor-mounted, wall-mounted, or ceiling-mounted for ease of cleaning. Floor mounted toilet partitions ... -
Fluid Applied
Fluid applied flooring is commonly made of a poured epoxy or urethane coating. It is commonly used in restrooms or in decorative areas where easy cl... -
Waterless Urinal
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Recycling containers
Recycling bins come in a variety of shapes and sizes to help keep recyclables organized and pest-free. There are large bins for breakroom and cop... -
Frozen Yogurt
Frozen yogurt and soft-serve ice cream dispensers must maintain low temperatures all the time to provide a consistent product quality and freshness.... -
Cool Food Prep Area
Surfaces used for food preparation should be easy to clean and anti-microbial. A sink should be within close proximity for both ... -
Food Washing Station
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Dry Storage
Dry food storage should be provided off the room floor on shelves or racks that can be easily cleaned. Food should be stored in air-tight containers... -
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