| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Keisha Payson |
| Submission Date | Nov. 22, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Bowdoin College
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
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Reporter |
Spencer
Eusden Sustainable Bowdoin Assistant Sustainable Bowdoin |
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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
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The website URL where the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines are posted:
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A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
Bowdoin Housekeeping utilizes a range of products that meet the California Code of Regulations maximum allowable VOC level requirements, they use rags instead of disposable towels, and they utilize a floor stripping machine that uses no harsh chemicals - only water. Bowdoin's green housekeeping policy was originally created for LEED certification for Watson Arena now covers the entire campus.
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Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning products)?:
No
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Expenditures on Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning products :
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Total expenditures on cleaning products :
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A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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