Critics cite cost in laws requiring ‘green’ products in schools BY RYAN J. FOLEY The Associated Press
MADISON, Wis. — More states are requiring schools and government buildings to use environmentally friendly cleaning products, raising debate about their costs and benefits. After a burst of legislation last year, 10 states including Connecticut, Illinois and New York require or encourage “green” floor waxes, window cleaners and other products in schools, according to Green Seal Inc., a nonprofit that certifi es the products. Similar bills are expected to be debated this year in at least five states. Critics say that while the measures are laudable, states should not mandate which products schools and agencies must buy, especially if they increase costs for governments that are struggling financially. But supporters say the laws protect the environment and reduce the use of harsh chemicals that can harm workers’ and children’s health. “The goal of the bill is to make schools and other public space less toxic and healthier for kids and the general public,” said Democratic Rep. Cory Mason, sponsor of a bill in Wisconsin. Nevada lawmakers watered down a bill last year that would have required green cleaning products in schools after school offi cials raised concerns about the cost and their lack of expertise in such cleaning. The bill signed by Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons only requires schools to use environmentally sensitive floor cleaners. In Hawaii, Republican Gov. Linda Lingle last year vetoed a bill that would have required the Department of Education to give preference to products approved by Green Seal. She said it was inappropriate for the state to rely on certifications from “a single private organization.” The Democraticcontrolled Legislature overrode the veto. .................>>>>.....................>>>>.................http://www.dailygazette.net/De.....r00701&AppName=1
That's what you call accreditation......so dont worry....it will create more expensive jobs with more expensive costs shoving it right down our throats again and again and again....
just like that dumb a$$ National grid commercial to 'save 3 percent'....yeah, save 3 percent so that 3 percent cant get anted up into their contract......who approves their contract in NYS??????
KI$$ MY A$$.......GET OFF MY BACK
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
Why would we want to provide environmentally friendly schools for our children? Why don't we make all products with BPA, cover the schools in lead paint, and blow asbestos dust through the vents while we are at it.
Why would we want to provide environmentally friendly schools for our children? Why don't we make all products with BPA, cover the schools in lead paint, and blow asbestos dust through the vents while we are at it.
We cant even pay to give them a great education....something they will pay for at college,,,,,when did public schools become obsolete in this country????......really.....go green but why?.....maybe the pennies should go into a jar for college education... because obviously the public schools are just a petri-dish of experiments on our youth.......
I'm all for making the environment safe for the kids at school....but how about the education???? we have made our public schools obsolete because we are too damn cheap/over-powered/over-voted/over-arbitrated/over-legislated etc......BUT-------- the least we could do is have nice clean paint..........
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
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