| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.17 |
| Liaison | Tom Hartzell |
| Submission Date | Feb. 22, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Calvin University
OP-13: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.75 / 1.00 |
Nick
Thompson Associate Director Building Services Physical Plant |
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase third party certified cleaning and janitorial products?:
A copy of the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
The green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
This excerpt is taken from the purchasing policy
5. Annually review the following elements:
a. Quantities, costs, and types of recycled and other environmentally preferable products purchased;
b. A summary of savings achieved through the purchase of recycled and other environmentally preferable products;
c. A summary of program promotional efforts;
d. Recommendations for changes in procurement policy.
In addition to this the Building Services Management team must approve changes in cleaning products and procedures. The Associate Director of Building Services will approve changes and communicate these to the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor. No products are ordered outside of this process.
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products)?:
Expenditures on Green Seal and/or UL Environment (EcoLogo) certified cleaning and janitorial products:
Total expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products:
Has the institution's main cleaning or housekeeping department(s) and/or contractor(s) adopted a Green Seal or ISSA certified low-impact, ecological (“green”) cleaning program?:
A brief description of the institution’s low-impact, ecological cleaning program:
The Building Services Manual Outlines all facets of Building Services operations at Calvin. This includes:
Appa Staffing guidelines
Service level agreements
Team Cleaning
Housekeeping logs
Operational procedures detailing cleaning procedures, chemicals and equipment
Sustainable products and Chemical handling
Entryway management
Integrated pest management
A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
The sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
This information is taken from the purchasing policy and is reviewed on an annual basis.
Green Seal Certified Products
Cleaners
101 All purpose Cleaner
102 Glass Cleaner
103 Neutral Disinfectant
Green Solutions Restroom Cleaner
Floorfront Zinc free Floor finish
Green Solutions Floor finish/seal remover
Paper Products
Jumbo Bath Tissue 100% Recycled
Household size toilet tissue 100% Recycled
Natural Roll Towel 100% Recycled
Personal Care
Gojo Handsoap
Gojo Hair and bodywash
Microfiber
Cloths
Dusting tools
Mops
Miscellaneous
All interior matting is 100% Recycled
Window cleaning is done using deionized water without the use of chemicals
Hepa Vacuums
The website URL where information about the institution’s green cleaning initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.