Training Materials and Workshops

Green Cleaning Training Curriculum

Green Cleaning in Your Workplace - Trainer's Workbook

Online Trainings

Green Cleaning Workbook for Long Term Care Homes

This training curriculum was developed in collaboration with the Connecticut Employees Union Independent (CEUI), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 511 steering committee and the University of Connecticut Green Cleaning Advisory Board and revised by Informed Green Solutions (IGS). Topics for the training were identified based on findings from focus groups and the Green Cleaning and Health Survey. The training has been converted into an online interactive Ebook for housekeepers, custodians and other facilities workers. It covers the details of a green cleaning program, environmental health issues and concerns from workers on switching to a green cleaning program.

Penn State's Better Kid Care - Green Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting: A Curriculum for ECE

Regular cleaning is important for maintaining attractive and healthy conditions in early care and education (ECE) settings. However, some cleaning products are associated with health issues and hazards. Small children are particularly vulnerable from exposure to chemicals in cleaning products because of their size, development, and behaviors. Learn easy ways to keep your facility cleaned, sanitized and disinfected without using hazardous products that might adversely affect children and staff. (K7.8 C2, CDA1) 4 hours 

 Continued - Green Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting: The Basics

Attendees will learn about the hazards of conventional cleaning products and how to recognize safer alternatives for Early Childhood settings. The elements of a “green” cleaning program will be discussed.

This course is also part of many of the CDA Packages offered by continued Early Childhood Education. Please visit the links below to learn more about how to use our library if you are interested in coursework to support acquisition of a CDA credential or to renew your CDA credential.