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General Services > Environmental Management > Green Cleaning, Safer Chemicals and Integrated Pest Management
In June 2008 the Board of Supervisors approved a Safer Chemical Management Procedure which promotes the use of non-chemical methods and safer product alternatives in day-to-day County operations and activities in lieu of using traditional, synthetic products. The Procedure advocates replacing traditional and synthetic chemicals with non-chemical methods and less-toxic product alternatives. A few examples of practices outlined by the Procedure include: 1) custodial products be certified by Green Seal™, Green Guard™, Environmental Choice™, or EPA's Design for the Environment or meet outlined criteria; 2) chemical usage be eliminated when practicable and feasible in grounds management; if chemicals must be used, then organic or biological-based alternatives be used, with 5 outlined exceptions; and 3) the County implement a formal integrated pest management (IPM) program for the management of indoor pests.
   
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a way to reduce pesticide use while maintaining pest control. IPM takes a reduced toxicity approach to pest control and employs a variety of pest prevention methods instead of relying on pesticides alone. The Safer Chemical Management Procedure will be managed under the “umbrella” of our Environmental Management Policy, and it supports the County’s commitment to pollution prevention and waste minimization.
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For more information on environmental issues in Albemarle County, or to report an environmental incident or concern, please contact Sarah Temple at stemple@albemarle.org.
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