| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.10 |
| Liaison | Jim Dees |
| Submission Date | May 21, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Appalachian State University
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.93 / 2.00 |
Crystal
Simmons Outreach and public relations Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase Green Seal (tm) or EcoLogo (tm) certified cleaning products?:
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:
Yes, The Department of Housing & Residence Life statement reads: “Whenever possible, Green Seal certified chemicals are used to clean residence hall spaces. The Department of Housing & Residence Life is committed to using green cleaning products and will continue to broaden their use.”
Additionally, the following statement is permanently listed at Appalachian State University's purchasing front page - YoMart: "Procure goods and services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment, including products made wholly or in part from recycled materials. Exec Order 156:" http://www.p2pays.org/ref/03/02221.pdf (note: a current login and pw are required to access direct purchasing pages)
Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning products)?:
Expenditures on Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning products :
Total expenditures on cleaning products :
A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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