| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.73 |
| Liaison | Megan Litke |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
American University
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.98 / 2.00 |
Chris
O'Brien Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase Green Seal (tm) or EcoLogo (tm) certified cleaning products?:
Yes
The website URL where the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines are posted:
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
The university's contract with Aramark requires that cleaning services meet LEED building standards, which specifically requires green cleaning practices, including the use of Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning products.
Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning products)?:
Yes
Expenditures on Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning products :
277,060
US/Canadian $
Total expenditures on cleaning products :
280,128
US/Canadian $
A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
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