New - USDA BioPreferred Training Program � �Biobased Products for Janitorial and Other Cleaning Functions�

This event qualifies for 1 CLPs

Designed especially for federal technical staff and federal contractors with custodial/janitorial contracts, this course will familiarize you with categories of biobased products relevant to the cleaning function, resources helpful in the selection of biobased products, and suggestions for conducting a pilot to test biobased products prior to adoption.

Course Objectives:

After completing this module, you will be able to:

Explain mission-oriented, economic, and other benefits of using biobased products
Be familiar with categories of biobased products relevant to the cleaning function
List some of the biobased ingredients to look for in cleaning products
Explore resources helpful in selection of cleaning products
Conduct a pilot to test biobased products in actual use
Include required language in janitorial and other cleaning service solicitations and contracts
Substitute biobased products for non-biobased products in your cleaning operations

Prerequisite: Recommended: “Fundamentals of Biobased Products and the BioPreferred Program”

Relevant Government Agencies

Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, USAID, National Guard Association, EEOC, Federal Government, State & Local Government, Foreign Governments/Agencies