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By Anne Vazquez, on January 3, 2011, at 10:24 am
The EPA has released recommended steps to take for schools with older lighting fixtures in order to reduce potential exposures to harmful levels of PCBs. The guidance — part of EPA’s efforts to address potential PCB exposures in schools — is based on evidence that the older ballasts contain PCBs that can leak when the ballasts fail,
Continue reading Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures, Pre-1979
By Anne Vazquez, on November 12, 2010, at 11:50 am
Virco, a DKI member company, and HON are involved in popular “Makeover” television shows this fall.
Continue reading Industry Suppliers Get Their Close-Up
By Heidi Schwartz, on October 25, 2010, at 10:12 am
Nearly 40% of secondary school girls reported ”holding it in” so they didn’t have to go to the toilet. And 16% of secondary school boys reported “bad things” happening in the toilets, making them wary of going in there.
Continue reading Study: Students Avoid School Toilets
By Heidi Schwartz, on September 16, 2010, at 10:45 am
Recent scientific evidence that chronic, low level exposures to petrochemicals commonly found in institutional cleaning products are a significant health hazard for children has fueled increased demand for safer products.
Continue reading New Guidelines for Green Cleaning Products in Schools
By Anne Vazquez, on June 16, 2010, at 9:23 am
The year old initiative monitors air quality surrounding a selection of schools around the United States.
Continue reading EPA Monitors Air Outside Schools
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