Protecting the welfare of our students—that’s what FBG’s Green Schools Program is all about. Clinical studies prove Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is directly related to test scores, absentees and the overall quality of learning in schools. FBG’s innovative green cleaning strategy can help alleviate that. Using innovations like hydrogen peroxide solutions, microfiber mops & dust cloths and high-filtration vacuums, FBG can deliver results without harmful side effects to students, faculty or the environment. The result: When air quality and environmental hygiene levels go up, attendance and test scores follow.
 
What’s more, outsourcing your facility services with FBG could help protect your budget as well. By streamlining labor costs, bundling services and utilizing our network of trained experts, your operational expenses could drop by as much as 50%. Think about it—If you could reduce operating expenses and facility wear & tear at the same time, the benefits are elementary. With environmentally conscious products and budget-conscious practices, FBG can provide a textbook example on how to maintain a healthier school and healthier budget.  

Colleges & Universities
 
On the surface, the benefits of cleaning responsibly are universally clear for all educational institutions. In addition to health to operational advantages, there are some key ancillary benefits that green cleaning can offer colleges & universities…
 
Recruiting
Being able to compete for good students is paramount. Any unique advantage, no matter how small or seemingly minor, is important to differentiate higher learning institutions from competing universities. Many schools have realized the benefits of green cleaning programs when it comes to attracting and retaining teachers and students. How does a cleaner environment speak to prospective students and faculty?

• Your school is serious about attracting and retaining good teachers and supports a culture of innovation and sustainability.
• Your school is designed to reduce stress and focus on learning: It’s clean, well maintained and consistent in appearance, temperature & noise management.
• Your school is practicing what it teaches: civic & personal responsibility and a higher degree of professional integrity. 

Community Relations
While the green movement approaches mainstream status in today’s society, it’s been second nature at Universities for years. Colleges remain a focal points of cultural changes in America. Touting early adoption of eco-friendly (and student-friendly) programs can enhance community and student relations on a number of meaningful levels. Many schools have seen the benefits of being known as environmental stewards and achieving higher averages on standardized testing. What does it say to your audience?

• Your school feels clean and well maintained: students, teachers and the local community all want it to be there.
• Your school cares enough to institute ecologically friendly programs to protect the health of students and the community.

Resources
The Environmental Protection Agency's “Tools For Schools” program recommends these steps for maintaining good air quality: clean the building regularly and thoroughly; fill drain traps regularly; use local exhaust fans to prevent pollution from accumulating in an area; make sure that ventilation systems have good air flow, that coils are clean and air intake is unobstructed; and situate printing and duplicating equipment in areas with adequate exhaust.
 
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