| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.90 |
| Liaison | Matt Wolsfeld |
| Submission Date | Jan. 23, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Saskatchewan
IN-27: Innovation D
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Erin
Akins Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Ozone Cleaning System Pilot: Reducing Chemical Cleaning Products
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
An ozone cleaning system was installed in 3 buildings in May 2016 as a pilot initiative to reduce the amount of chemical based cleaning products used for cleaning. Water is converted to aqueous ozone and is used in spray bottles and containers as well as mop buckets for cleaning. Staff were trained in new cleaning protocols as part of the pilot.
The ozone cleaning system reduces purchasing and associated transportation of cleaning products. It also reduces exposure to chemicals from cleaning products for cleaning staff and building occupants. The attached document shows the amount of products that were eliminated from custodial rooms and carts. It also shows the cleaning results of the ozone water which outperformed standard our cleaning protocols.
Given the success of the pilot project, the University is now considering how the technology might be expanded to other buildings.
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Buildings
Purchasing
Wellbeing & Work
Purchasing
Wellbeing & Work
Optional Fields
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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