Posts Tagged ‘sustainability’

Hot Air Dryers Vs Hand Towels – the Great Debate

Every time I visit a washroom, it’s interesting to see whether they have paper towels or hand dryers. This is because I’m interested in the benefits and drawbacks of each as well as whether I’ll end up with dry hands when I’m done.

Personal preferences aside, there is a lot of debate about this issue and even a lot of somewhat conflicting research and studies.

It seems to come down to three different decision factors: Operational, Health & Safety and Environment. Each of these things may drive your decision and it may not be the same as your colleague. Making the best decision for your situation is the goal and we’ve compiled some information that will make your decision a little easier. The real problem is that it depends on what your goals are and what ‘research’ and opinions you listen to. And I haven’t seen one definitive source. I’ve included a list of resources at the end of this article.

Day Time Cleaning – Benefits, Problems and Making it Work

Day Time Cleaning is gaining ground for several very good reasons, not the least of which is energy savings, which is helping organizations meet their energy objectives for envrironmental stewardship and sustainability.

There are other good reasons to implement day time janitorial service, but there are some important considerations and it takes support at the hightest levels. I have been involved in day cleaning both as a facility manager and as a janitorial supplier. For corporate facilities in particular, I believe it is a good way to go.

It’s important that you implement it carefully, otherwise it will give you nothing but headaches.

Sustainability Takes Courage

Courage seems to be the biggest hurdle to sustainability. That’s the conclusuion I got from an IFMA supper seminar on Sustainability by Bill Gregory, Director of Sustainable Initiatives from Milliken & Company. He presented a number of case studies.

At first, they seemed impressive, with a number of initiatives and features that promoted sustainability, environmentally friendly practices and energy savings.