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Minutes 11/2/09 Env Committee

Attendees: Sabrina Adler, Rene Gonzalves, Karen Cohn, Cynthia Knowles, Krista Ward

I.  Reviewed minutes

2. Reviewed RAMP Resource – This guide is a “one-page reference guide for CHWs re: housing resources in SF, including code enforcement, legal services, and affordable housing.  The guide is intended to be quick reference guides for workers in the field to assist their clients with housing related problems.  It not all-inclusive.  However, the intention is to focus it on resources that address issues that affect those with asthma, specifically in those communities most impacted by asthma.” 

§         Krista- email Brandon suggested changes

§         See rampasthma.org for finalized document

3.  SF Environment Updates: See Report “Survey of Household Cleaning Product Use 2009” -  Disinfectants and All Purpose Cleaners are highly used. Some people reported getting sick while they were cleaning. One father developed asthma after using RAID.  Current work – develop reader-friendly scores for 200+ products.  Additional MSDSs added as well as cross-referencing products with EPA numbers.  Future work – possibly look at marketed green products.

4. Preparation for Dollar Store Meeting

§         Confirm agreement of putting baking soda & vinegar (and spray bottles) in cleaning isle

§         Solicit ideas re: shelf talker

§         Discuss logistics re: product exchange event. Media, donations, store contributions, etc.

§         New store – how can we help guide purchasing decisions? (avoid purchase of foggers and bombs,etc. SF Housing Clinic – give participants $1.00 coupons for store.

5. Preparation for Nov 13th training.

§         See finalized survey & powerpoint

6.  Post meeting note:  See article @ http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Designing-A-Greener-Disinfectant--11495 re: discussion on disinfectants.