tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464325810802830498.post6408840974279821960..comments2007-10-24T22:46:52.220-07:00mom go greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15855269655298658153noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464325810802830498.post-36947958426176582152007-10-24T20:19:00.000-07:002007-10-24T20:19:00.000-07:00The State of New Jersey has only passed the requirement for Green Cleaning in State and Municipal Facilties and unfortunately not in our public schools. We need more people to try to push to make this change happen in New Jersey and get the word out that traditional cleaning products are dangerous and can pose serious health problems and contribute to our polluted environment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464325810802830498.post-32094146153055159252007-10-07T20:52:00.000-07:002007-10-07T20:52:00.000-07:00In Oregon we have a program that certifies childcare/preschools as "eco-healthy" and green cleaners are strongly encouraged: http://www.oeconline.org/kidshealth/ehcc/<BR/><BR/>A lot of people are stuck on bleach -- they think you have to use bleach on EVERYTHING in the classroom to get rid of germs and bacteria. In reality, the only time you really need to use bleach is to clean up bodily fluids like blood or urine. I was surprised at how resistant parents at my co-op were to the idea of NOT using bleach! Ack.Heather @ EnviroMomhttp://www.enviromom.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464325810802830498.post-30507701591866062522007-10-04T19:41:03.253-07:002007-10-04T19:41:03.253-07:00Cheryl, you've got me wondering. I'm checking my sources. I know my info came from the green guide, but am looking for more to back it up. I did see that New Jersey requires that all new schools be built according to LEED standards. I have also found that the govenor passed legislation requiring green cleaning in all state-owned buildings, but that it is yet to be implemented. Maybe I'll try making a few phone calls to clear this up. Your carpets may or may not be green cleaned!mom go greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15855269655298658153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464325810802830498.post-51410659670340957122007-10-04T19:22:00.000-07:002007-10-04T19:22:00.000-07:00I am very surprised that New Jersey passed Green legislation regarding cleaning products in schools. New Jersey is ususally not the first in anything except high property taxes and car insurance. But I feel a little better because I work in a NJ school, and they changed to a powdered rug cleaner. That concerned me because it is laid on the floor and just vacuumed up. What chemicals are left behind and in what concentration for my kids to come in contact with when they sit on the floor? It is something I plan to ask about....Cherylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464325810802830498.post-34815075065208656872007-10-03T07:09:00.000-07:002007-10-03T07:09:00.000-07:00Some teachers are taking initiative and cleaning green in their classrooms to teach their students. I know a lot of teachers using BabyGanics on the desks. I tried the line at home and think it works great! Recommend your student's teacher to do the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com