cleanthoughts Taking Cleaning And Science Publisher Matt Gallinger mgallinger @ ntpmedia.com Associate Publisher Micah Ogburn mogburn @ ntpmedia.com Editorial Director Rich DiPaolo rdipaolo @ ntpmedia.com Managing Editor Aaron Baunee abaunee @ ntpmedia.com Assistant Editor Amanda Martini-Hughes [email protected] Account Executives Susan Pierce spierce @ ntpmedia.com Pat Harrington [email protected] Art Director Marty Harris marty @ grandviewmedia.com ext. 3159 ext. 3179 CIRI-ously Green, clean and healthy conjunctively combine to promote safe indoor environments. (516) 404-4532 ext. 3157 ext. 3154 T (256) 715-0342 ext. 3153 The spring session of the 2011 Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) Science Symposium, which ran from April 27-29 at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center, went off without a hitch. Although opinions differed at times and some became passionate in their convictions, it was understood that all were present for a common goal: A pro-fessional and informative debate on the connection between green cleaning and science. Attended by dozens of industry individ-uals, including manufacturer representa-tives, in-house professionals, service con-tractors, certification body councils and consultants, the two-day event sought to solicit a discussion on the relationship between clean and green. In drawing connections between the need for science-based research as it relates to effective green cleaning, the 23 panel speakers presented ideas that sparked dialogue on myriad aspects of what green is, how it will be measured, the health benefits of sustainable operation and the future of the green movement. One notion receiving widespread atten-tion by those present was the idea of green confusion, often referred to as gre-enwashing. It was agreed that science-based research and analysis is the most viable way to cut through the green tape. that the level of cleanliness depends on building type, “clean” and “green” should be compatible and the need for a federal definition of “green building standards.” According to Dr. Shaughnessy, prob-lems with schools and cleaning include: Too few staff Outdated equipment Lack of effective training General lack of understanding by end-users. “Schools should be cleanable, have good ventilation and maximize natural daylight,” noted Dr. Shaughnessy. An undeniable conclusion was reached to the overriding question presented at the conference, “Green, clean and healthy: Are they mutually supportive or mutually exclusive?” Green, clean and healthy conjunctively combine to promote safe indoor environ-ments. And, as was echoed by many in atten-dance, when “green cleaning” becomes just “cleaning,” we will know we have won. Be sure to mark your calendar for the next CIRI Science Symposium: Cleaning Effectiveness and the Science of Antimicrobials and Disinfectants, which will take place from November 9-11 at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center. CM Director of Business Operations Michael Perkins mperkins @ ntpmedia.com ext. 3133 Ad Materials Manager Rebecca Wilson [email protected] CMI ® Administrative Manager Sharon Hillis shillis @ ntpmedia.com ext. 3138 ext. 3165 Editorial, Advertising & Publishing Offices NTP Media, division of 19BritishAmericanBlvdWest•Latham,NY12110-6405 (518) 783-1281 FAX: (518) 783-1386 Subscription Questions or Inquiries Toll Free (866) 721-4807 Outside U.S. (847) 763-1867 or email [email protected] Subscribe / Renew / Change of Address: http://www.cmmonline.com/subscribe Canada Post: Publications Mail Agreement #40612608 Canada Returns to be sent to: Bleuchip International, P.O. Box 25542, London, ON N6C 6B2 Corporate General Manager Barry Lovette [email protected] Vice President of Operations [email protected] Brent Kizzire Chief Marketing Officer, Publishing Services Group [email protected] Hank Brown Vice President of Business Publishing [email protected] Tracy Aston-Martin Vice President of Finance [email protected] Brad Youngblood Director of Circulation & Fulfillment [email protected] Delicia Poole Associate Director of Circulation [email protected] Brandy Pate Circulation Manager, Electronic Products Stacie Murphree [email protected] Cleaning Is Fundamental The keynote address for the interac-tive event was presented by Dr. Richard Shaughnessy, program manager for indoor air research at the University of Tulsa. Among the highlights of Dr. Shaughnessy’s address were notions Honorary Advisory Board: Aaron Baunee, managing editor Send comments or thoughts on this topic or any other article that appears in CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® magazine, to [email protected]. Mike Adams, Greenfield, IN; Stephen Ashkin, Bloomington, IN; Jim Brewer, Arlington, TX; Laura Dellutri, Lenexa, KS; Ron Goerne, Bloomington, IL; Russell Kendzior, Southlake, TX; Don McNulty, Blue Springs, MO; Bob Merkt, West Bend, WI. CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management Online™ Service at www.cmmonline.com 4 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • June 2011
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