46 November/December 2012 Healthy Schools Campaign Recognizes Enviro-Solutions, Ltd., For Vision And Support Of Green Cleaning In Schools With the release of the updated fourth edition of The Quick & Easy Guide <strong>to</strong> Green Cleaning in Schools, the Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) (www.healthyschoolscampaign.org) has recognized Enviro-Solutions, Ltd (www.enviro-solution.com/index.php), and other industry leaders whose support has increased the impact of this guide and the related Green Clean Schools initiative. Enviro-Solutions, Ltd., has supported this effort since its launch in 2006. “Enviro-Solutions believed in the value of this guide, had the vision <strong>to</strong> see the impact it could have, and <strong>to</strong>ok a chance by supporting a fledgling program in 2006,” says Rochelle Davis, executive edi<strong>to</strong>r of the guide and president and CEO of the Healthy Schools Campaign. “Enviro-Solutions has helped <strong>to</strong> grow this program and create change in schools.” Ten states now require green cleaning in schools, and the federal government now recognizes green cleaning as a priority with programs such as Green Ribbon Schools and the recently released EPA state school environmental health guidelines. “Given the importance of the impact of a proven-Green Cleaning Program — improved health, attendance, student performance, and protecting the health of all building occupants — we are very pleased about the acceptance and growth of the Healthy Schools Campaign,” says Mike Born in the U.S.A.! #1 IN THE WORLD ! TUCEL IS RECYCLABLE HAS INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY IS GREEN (NO METAL OR GLUES) TUCEL® Now. . . a high tech alternative <strong>to</strong> imports . . . patented and born <strong>to</strong> compete. High performance polypropylene filaments are thermal welded on<strong>to</strong> molded propylene blocks. Tucel manufactures its products “on-shore”, shipping from s<strong>to</strong>ck with simple credit arrangments minimizing your inven<strong>to</strong>ries. Import duties, middleman charges, and freight delays belong <strong>to</strong> the past. Go GREEN with H A C C P compatability. 2014 Forestdale Road • P.O. Box 146 • Forestdale • Vermont • 05745-0146 Circle 53 Sawchuk, vice president and general manager of Enviro-Solutions. “As more schools begin their journey <strong>to</strong> cleaner and healthier facilities, more and more students will be able <strong>to</strong> enjoy real and tangible benefits for a lifetime.” HSC says The Quick & Easy Guide offers an authoritative, easy-<strong>to</strong>-use resource for starting or continuing a healthy, effective, affordable, and environmentally responsible cleaning program. The guide outlines five steps for starting or enhancing a green cleaning program, including using green products and equipment, adopting new cleaning procedures, and involving all school stakeholders in the process. The guide also includes an enhanced purchasing direc<strong>to</strong>ry that lists hundreds of products that meet HSC’s environmental standards for schools. To learn more or access the full guide, visit www.greencleanschools.org. Enviro-Solutions (www.enviro-solution.com) is a manufacturer of Proven Green, environmentally preferable cleaning products. It is an ISO-9001 certified company. Nassco Acquires Messner Of Madison, WI Nassco Inc., has announced the acquisition of Messner Inc., of Madison, WI. Messner Inc., began in 1941 as the Refrigeration Equipment Co. In 1959, the company changed its name <strong>to</strong> Messner Inc., becoming a family business in the distribution of jani<strong>to</strong>rial and building maintenance supplies in Wisconsin. Nassco, founded in 1955, is a third generation family business providing jani<strong>to</strong>rial and packaging supplies throughout Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. In addition, Nassco provides service and repair of jani<strong>to</strong>rial equipment, laundry and ware wash systems and packaging equipment. "Messner brings an excellent track record in serving cus<strong>to</strong>mers and providing value. This merger will allow us <strong>to</strong> continue the expansion of our product offering, services and presence throughout Wisconsin. We are very excited with this opportunity and welcome the Messner team <strong>to</strong> Nassco," said Mark Melzer, president of Nassco Inc. Nassco will continue <strong>to</strong> operate the Messner branch out of its current facility at 1326 E. Washing<strong>to</strong>n Avenue. Visit www.nasscoinc.com for more information.
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