September 5, 2024 Green Cleaning Event for Early Learning Providers Women for a Healthy Environment will host a professional development session on green cleaning in October that is designed specifically for early child care providers. Learn More The event, which provides two PQAS and Act 48 credits, will focus on creating a safe, healthy space for the development and well-being of young children. The workshop will equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to make impactful changes in daily cleaning routines. The event will instruct attendees how to: Protect the health of children in their care and learn how to create a safer environment by using green, non-toxic alternatives Recognize the distinctions between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, and why each is critical in a child care setting Look for effective, eco-friendly products that reduce exposure to toxic substances, ensuring a healthier space for children. More Details Attendees will take home a green cleaning kit. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. The session will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Allegheny branch, located at 1230 Federal St. Space is limited. Registration is now open.
August 13, 2024 Women for a Healthy Environment: Green Cleaning Women for a Health Environment are hosting a professional development session – Green Cleaning – in early September at the Carnegie Library of Hazelwood. Learn More Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting products can cause serious irritation to the lungs and trigger – or even cause – asthma. Even those marked as “green” can cause pollution in the air, water, and soil. In early childcare centers, it is important to make sure that materials and surfaces are properly cleaned, sanitized, and disinfected with products that are non-aerosol, fragrance-free, and have all ingredients listed on the label or are available on the website. In the session, the instructor will discuss the differences of cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting as well as the negative effects of current cleaning products. Examples will be provided of alternate products that can be used by educators. The session will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. There is limited space for the class, so registration is required.
