For Green's Sake

Source:  The Margate/Coconut Creek Florida Forum

The City of Coconut Creek Florida is implementing a new line of Janatorial products and supplies that will help the environment.  Effective immediately, the city has begun using paper products that are either Green Seal ¹ certified or recycled and environmentally friendly.

To recieve classification as Green Seal certified, products are graded in the way they are made and how the waste produced during manufacturing is disposed of. 

The chemicals the products contain have been tested by the Green Seal organization.  These products contain no addied dyes, fragrance, silicates, caustics or phosphates.  There are no added ether solvents and low or no volatile organic componds.  The packaging is also recyclable.

These products are believed to be more cost effective since the majority of them will be mixed through a dispensing system that automatically dispenses the right amount of product with the correct amount of water, eliminating waste from too much of the product being used.  Also, since the product is concentrated, it reduces the amount of packaging being shipped with large quantities of water. 

The City of Coconut Creek Florida expects to save about 30 per cent of the $35,000 it currently spends yearly on cleaning products. 

With more natural products, it is expected that workers prone to allergies and sensitivities  can reduce the number of sick days.

¹ Green Seal is an independent, non profit organization that promotes a cleaner environment by identifying products that cause less toxic pollution and waste.

Source:  The Margate/Coconut Creek Florida Forum