Environmental Product designations in (OS1) Approved Products
- Green Seal (GS-37)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Design for the Environment (DfE)
- CRI Green Label
All of the daily-use cleaning chemicals in the (OS1) Program have earned the Green Seal Certification or are EPA registered disinfectants. Under the PortionPac brand, the following daily use (OS1) specified products currently bear the following enviornmentally conscious designations:
- MopPac Lite® 1802 (GS-37)
- ScrubPac® 102 (GS-37)
- Germicidal Detergent 264N (EPA Registered Hospital Disinfectant)
Under the ProTeam brand the following (OS1) specified product currently bares the CRI Green Label:
Consumable Products
(OS1) promotes environmental steward ship with the use of Wasau Paper GreenSeal Certifed towel (GS-9) and tissue (GS-1) products:
- 100% recycled – made from reclaimed paper fiber
- Not bleached with chlorine or derivitives
- No added inks, dyes or fragrences
- Reduced waste and recyclable packaging
Responsible Cleaning
(OS1) focuses on the health of the building occupants and the cleaning staff as well as the reduced impact the products and procedures have on the indoor and outdoor environment. Environmentally preferable cleaning strategies, procedures, training, and purchasing guidelines for consumables, tools and equipment are all part of responsible cleaning. For those who work in organizations that place high strategic value on the ongoing sustainable operations of your buildings, the ManageMen (OS1) process can help earn points under the LEED for Existing Buildings(LEED-EB) green building rating system.
*For a complete list of all current (OS1) Approved Prodcuts, get a copy of the (OS1) Products for Cleaning Workers SIMPLIFIED book.
