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- 1. Resources for HealthyLearning Environments: Integrated Pest Management and Green Cleaning Seth Dibblee U.S. EPA – Region 5 WGBA – Credential Maintenance Mini-Blitz September 10, 2014
- 2. Overview • Introductionand Context • LEED Standards and Certification Points • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) • Green Cleaning • Wrap-up and Questions 2
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- 4. Introduction – LearningObjectives ► Understand the importance of healthy learning environments ► Name the key features of a building-specific IPM plan ► Advise clients about LEED certification points for IPM and green cleaning ► Access EPA and other resources for healthy schools 4
- 5. Introduction - Context • December 2007 – Energy Independence and Security Act • First of two products • October 2011 – Final publication • Intended audience and usage 5
- 6. School Siting Guidelines • Environmental and public health considerations/criteria: – Renovate or build new? – Legacy property or new land? – Leasing space • Preliminary environmental assessment • Comprehensive environmental review • Meaningful public involvement 6
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- 8. Introduction – Context(continued) • October 2012 - Voluntary Guidelines for States: Development and Implementation of a School Environmental Health Program • “Sensible Steps” booklet and webinar series 8
- 9. LEED v4 Standardsand Points • BD+C – New Construction and Schools • No specific standards (some in v2009) • O+M – Existing Buildings and Schools • Policies required = 0 points • Site Management (including outdoor IPM) = 1 point • Green Cleaning (products and materials, equipment, and custodial effectiveness) = 3 points • IPM = 2 points 9
- 10. Do School FacilitiesAffect Academic Outcome? 10
- 11. IEQ Factors &Human Performance Productivity Temperature - Hot - Cold Lighting - Bright - Dim - Glare Indoor Air Quality - Acute - Chronic Personal Control Noise Hodge, 2004 11
- 12. Health Gains fromImproved IAQ 12
- 13. Providing Adequate OutdoorAir Ventilation Can Improve Student Health and Performance – In most schools, ventilation rates are below recommended levels –Growing evidence suggests that increasing outdoor air intake can • improve student and teacher performance • increase test scores • reduce airborne transmission of infection 13
- 14. Proactive Maintenance inSchools Schools without a major maintenance backlog - Higher average daily attendance ~ 4-5 per 1,000 - Lower annual dropout rate 13 per 1,000 Proactive Maintenance in Schools = Higher Attendance Lower Dropout Rate 14
- 15. Key Features ofan IPM Plan • Establish IPM policy and clear responsibility for its implementation • Identify and understand key pests • Monitor routinely for pests and maintain logs or reports of pest sightings • Establish specific action thresholds for pests, especially in pest-vulnerable areas 15
- 16. Key Features ofan IPM Plan (continued) • Correct pest-conducive conditions – Access – Moisture – Food – Harborage • Treat known pests with the least toxic effective pesticide • Educate staff, faculty and students on pest prevention 16
- 17. Resources for SchoolIPM • Illinois Department of Public Health – Structural Pest Control Program • U.S. EPA School IPM Program • Midwest Pesticide Action Center, Chicago 17
- 18. Resources for SchoolIPM (continued) • Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection • North Central IPM Center – University of Illinois/Michigan State • Your Pest Management Professional – Third-party certification, e.g. EcoWise™, GreenShield™, or GreenPro™ – Include IPM services in RFQs and contract terms; sample language available 18
- 19. For New Construction. . . • Pest Prevention by Design • Guidelines published by the San Francisco Department of the Environment (2012) • Developed over 2 years; reviewed by multi-disciplinary Technical Advisory Committee • Intended resource for LEED, NAHBGreen 19
- 20. Pest Prevention byDesign Guidelines 20
- 21. LEED O+M SchoolsGreen Cleaning • Equipment – At least 40% of all janitorial equipment must have safeguards, ergonomic features, environmentally preferable batteries, and/or manufacturers’ green seal. • Products and Materials – At least 75% must meet one of several standards, e.g. Green Seal or Environmental Choice. • Custodial Effectiveness – Implement policy, inspect routinely and audit annually. 21
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- 23. Resources for GreenCleaning • Healthy Schools Campaign • Healthy Schools Network • U.S. EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) 23
- 24. Wrap-up • Questions? • Handout – Helpful Websites 24
- 25. Thank you! SethDibblee (312) 886-5992 [email protected] Mike Smith SEE IPM Specialist (312) 886-4577 [email protected] 25