Approach to Sustainable Cleaning

Sustainability is a common goal within the USA, Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, but the approach to sustainability will depend on the site, corporation, locality, national regulations, culture, people, manufacturing process, and environmental influences. The definition of sustainability is a process or state that can be maintained at a certain level for as long as it is wanted. Sustainability also meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability to meet future needs. The three critical elements for consideration in developing an approach to sustainable cleaning are considerations for the planet, people, and processes. A companies’ approach to sustainability differs and STERIS has worked with companies on the site and corporate level to help achieve short-term and long-term sustainability goals. This presentation shares some of these examples.

Paul Lopolito is a Technical Services Senior Manager for the Life Sciences Division of STERIS Corporation (Mentor, Ohio). He currently provides global technical support related to critical environment and process research cleaners, which includes field support, site audits, training presentations and educational seminars. Paul has over 20 years of industry experience and has held positions as a technical services manager, manufacturing manager and laboratory manager. He earned a B.A. in Biological Sciences from Goucher College in Towson, MD.
Richard Chai is a Technical Service Manager in the Life Sciences Division of STERIS Corporation. He currently provides global technical support related to process equipment cleaning and contamination control in cleanrooms. Richard has 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in manufacturing, validation, consultancy and technical support. He earned a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical and Production Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.