Environmental Health

Environmental Health encompasses indoor air quality, chemical management, and integrated pest management.

Many McDill staff began using Norwex Microfiber Cloths in January 2016 (these will hopefully phase out disinfecting bleach wipes).

Unlike cotton cloths that will spread the dirt, grease and other particles around, Norwex Antibac Microfiber, when used wet, lifts these particles up into the cloth and away from the surface. Once inside the cloth, the micro silver in the cloth goes to work with self-purification properties against the mold, fungi and bacterial odor within 24 hours, so that it is ready to use again. All Norwex Microfiber is backed with an exceptional 2 year warranty.

According to the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment, Clorox Disinfecting Bleach Wipes are rated as a "D", which indicates likely hazards to health or the environment and may also have poor ingredient disclosure. This product is rated as Moderate Concern related to Asthma/Respiratory Health, Some Concern related to Skin, Allergies & Irritation, Some Concern related to Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity, Some Concern related to Cancer, and Some Concern related to the Environment. To read more about this particular products "rating/grade", visit http://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/2039-CloroxDisinfectingBleachWipesOriginal.

McDill staff and families felt like this was an opportunity to decrease exposure to possible toxic substances. The PTO approved the purchase of these cloths for their 2016 budget. Please ask your teacher if they are using Norwex in their classrooms.