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If You Can't Breathe, You Can't Learn! Cleaning for Healthy Schools

In the November 2009 issue of PTA in California, a publication of the California State PTA, Deborah Moore shows us how PTA's can be important catalysts to encourage green cleaning and improve indoor air quality in schools. Read the full article here (scroll down to Page 10). And see our Green Schools Buying Guide to learn what hazardous chemicals to avoid and how to identify green cleaning products and best cleaning practices.

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