Green Cleaning Law effecting our schools - Activeion

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LouLou

New member
<P>I recently started digging into the CT Green Law that went into effect this summer for all CT schools. (<A href="http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/environmental_health/eoha/pdf/ct_green_cleaning_products_in_schools_law_summary.pdf" target=_blank><U><FONT color=#800080>http://www.ct.gov/dph/<WBR>lib/dph/environmental_health/<WBR>eoha/pdf/ct_green_cleaning_<WBR>products_in_schools_law_<WBR>summary.pdf</FONT></U></A>)</P>
<P>It has caused our school district to adopt some unusual cleaning regimens. </P>
<P>Activeion is being used to clean cafeteria tables in the presence of children and wiped down by children. </P>
<P>I have no idea how they are cleaning toilets in a green manner.</P>
<P>Thoughts anyone - ie. does this thing really clean and is there an issue with our children inhaling these "charged" droplets of tap water since they are seated less than a foot away?</P>
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<P>Here's the device they are using on the cafeteria tables - studies are sponsored by non other than THEMSELVES! </P>
<P><A href="http://www.activeion.com/us/FutureOfClean.aspx">http://www.activeion.com/us/FutureOfClean.aspx</A></P>
<P>Are our kids getting a clean, safe environment?</P><STRONG></STRONG>
 
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LouLou

New member
<P>I recently started digging into the CT Green Law that went into effect this summer for all CT schools. (<A href="http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/environmental_health/eoha/pdf/ct_green_cleaning_products_in_schools_law_summary.pdf" target=_blank><U><FONT color=#800080>http://www.ct.gov/dph/<WBR>lib/dph/environmental_health/<WBR>eoha/pdf/ct_green_cleaning_<WBR>products_in_schools_law_<WBR>summary.pdf</FONT></U></A>)</P>
<P>It has caused our school district to adopt some unusual cleaning regimens. </P>
<P>Activeion is being used to clean cafeteria tables in the presence of children and wiped down by children. </P>
<P>I have no idea how they are cleaning toilets in a green manner.</P>
<P>Thoughts anyone - ie. does this thing really clean and is there an issue with our children inhaling these "charged" droplets of tap water since they are seated less than a foot away?</P>
<P></P>
<P>Here's the device they are using on the cafeteria tables - studies are sponsored by non other than THEMSELVES! </P>
<P><A href="http://www.activeion.com/us/FutureOfClean.aspx">http://www.activeion.com/us/FutureOfClean.aspx</A></P>
<P>Are our kids getting a clean, safe environment?</P><STRONG></STRONG>
 
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Melissa75

Administrator
Interesting. I agree that breathing in a mist of cafeteria-table particles and water does not sound good for any kid, let alone a kid with vulnerable lungs. But if the alternative were a mist of Fantastik and food bits, I'd choose the water.

But I've always been upset with the annual requests by teachers for tons of Purell and Clorox wipes. I'd prefer less harsh cleaners. I worry about bacterial mutation/resistance on surfaces and skin, and I worry about asthma made worse by sprays and chemical odors. These kids are in each other's faces for 6+ hours, and unless you wipe every crayon and put masks on them, it seems like the risks of harsh stuff outweigh the benefits.

My view is that kids "get" stuff from each other right away and all the time, it's fatigue or stress or structural vulnerability that tip the balance and makes them symptomatic. I don't know if that makes sense. I'm thinking of the numerous viruses that are contagious before the person is even symptomatic. I'm thinking of those goofy news reports that use a special light to show how our surroundings are covered in pee and poop and tons of other stuff.
 
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Melissa75

Administrator
Interesting. I agree that breathing in a mist of cafeteria-table particles and water does not sound good for any kid, let alone a kid with vulnerable lungs. But if the alternative were a mist of Fantastik and food bits, I'd choose the water.

But I've always been upset with the annual requests by teachers for tons of Purell and Clorox wipes. I'd prefer less harsh cleaners. I worry about bacterial mutation/resistance on surfaces and skin, and I worry about asthma made worse by sprays and chemical odors. These kids are in each other's faces for 6+ hours, and unless you wipe every crayon and put masks on them, it seems like the risks of harsh stuff outweigh the benefits.

My view is that kids "get" stuff from each other right away and all the time, it's fatigue or stress or structural vulnerability that tip the balance and makes them symptomatic. I don't know if that makes sense. I'm thinking of the numerous viruses that are contagious before the person is even symptomatic. I'm thinking of those goofy news reports that use a special light to show how our surroundings are covered in pee and poop and tons of other stuff.
 
Simba15

Simba15

Member
They should NOT be cleaning with children still in the room. Don't they have lunch waves where they can clean after one wave has left and before the other comes in? What district is this?
 
Simba15

Simba15

Member
They should NOT be cleaning with children still in the room. Don't they have lunch waves where they can clean after one wave has left and before the other comes in? What district is this?
 
Simba15

Simba15

Member
I would have an informal discussion with administration or the nurse about them spraying while children are sitting there. this affects your son with CF and tons of kinds with asthma. ask them what can be done to change the procedure of how things are cleaned to align assist children with medical conditions. Does your son have a 504 plan? get it added in his plan that he not to be around aersols.
 
Simba15

Simba15

Member
I would have an informal discussion with administration or the nurse about them spraying while children are sitting there. this affects your son with CF and tons of kinds with asthma. ask them what can be done to change the procedure of how things are cleaned to align assist children with medical conditions. Does your son have a 504 plan? get it added in his plan that he not to be around aersols.
 
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dev2435

New member
More schools are going green when it comes to cleaning products. ... of expertise in green cleaning, resulting in a law requiring only
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<br><a target="" title="" href="http://www.thoroughclean.ca/">Green Cleaning Vancouver</a>
 
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dev2435

New member
More schools are going green when it comes to cleaning products. ... of expertise in green cleaning, resulting in a law requiring only
<br>
<br><a target="" title="" href="http://www.thoroughclean.ca/">Green Cleaning Vancouver</a>
 
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