Welcome to DestinationGreen
Happy Earth Day (on April 22nd)!
I hope you had a chance to read some of the environmental news articles this annual event always produces, many of which relate to Green Cleaning products and processes.
There's a lot going on right now including the recent release of two new green standards and IFMA's new focus on raising awareness among its members about green building practices. You will read about all of these developments and much more in this month's edition of DestinationGreen.
The latest tip in our series focusing on cleaning products examines disinfectants and what makes a disinfectant "green."
Green News Commentary: Two New Green Standards
Steve Ashkin comments on a new procurement schedule recently posted by the State of New York and Green Seal’s draft Standard for Cleaning Services. What's your opinion?
Green News: IFMA Partnership Promotes Sustainability
IFMA has joined forces with the Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments to raise awareness of sustainability concepts among its North American membership. The new partnership also will provide facilities managers with new training, research, and planning tools about green building practices.
Health & the Environment: IQ Linked to Farm Pesticide Use
 New research reveals that exposure to toxic farm pesticides significantly lowers the IQ of grade school age children.
Health & the Environment: Study Calls for Cutting Use of Toxic Substances
A University of California report calls for creating a comprehensive national strategy to cut the use of toxic chemicals in product manufacturing.
Health & the Environment: Chemicals & Our Bodies
Health officials agree our bodies contain many man-made chemicals that our ancestors never had to contend with; but what should be done about it? California lawmakers are considering a novel “bio-monitoring” plan.
Green News: Seattle Plans Big Cuts in Harmful Emissions
The city of Seattle has decided to take aggressive steps to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. It is the latest example of state governments acting independently on a national environmental issue; an expression of their frustration over federal government inaction.
Health & the Environment: Group Urges TX to Clear Polluted Air from School Buses
An environmental advocacy group reports that the much higher levels of air pollution emitted by older model school buses can be a serious health hazard for the children they transport - triggering asthma attacks, dizziness, and coughing.
Green Group of the Month: Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments
The Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments (now partnering with IFMA) exists to demonstrate that sustainability is a viable, profitable business strategy for everyone. It is comprised of a group of industry leaders who practice and are recognized for leadership in sustainability; that is economic, social, and environmental responsibility. The group is committed to delivering high performance sustainable solutions for the built environment.
The Ashkin Group News: U.S. EPA Honors The Ashkin Group
The Ashkin Group has received the EPA's 2006 Children's Environmental Health Excellence Award. It was honored for its accomplishments improving children's health through its work with the Healthy Schools Campaign to develop a school green cleaning program.
The Ashkin Group Calendar of Events 
Click below for The The Ashkin Group's schedule
of upcoming events and presentations.
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