| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 75.65 |
| Liaison | Maddie LoDico |
| Submission Date | Dec. 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Colby College
OP-13: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.60 / 1.00 |
Don
Zavadil Assistant Director of Custodial and Grounds Physical Plant Department |
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase third party certified cleaning and janitorial products?:
Yes
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A copy of the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
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The green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
The College purchases Green Seal Certified cleaning and janitorial products whenever possible. For some products, such as disinfectants, Green Seal products are not available.
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A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
Colby is committed to sustainability and uses green cleaning products to support those goals. This policy is followed and supported by the custodial supervisor and purchasing department.
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Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products)?:
Yes
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Expenditures on Green Seal and/or UL Environment (EcoLogo) certified cleaning and janitorial products:
31,000
US/Canadian $
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Total expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products:
66,000
US/Canadian $
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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?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s low-impact, ecological cleaning program:
In order to reduce exposure of building occupants and maintenance personnel to potentially hazardous chemical, biological and particle contaminants, which adversely impact air quality, health, building finishes, building systems, the environment and reduce deposition of contaminants in the building, Colby College has Green Housekeeping policies and guidelines. The College has a Green Cleaning Program that addresses the following: Training & Implementation, Performance Level Standards, and Housekeeping Policies. The Policy demonstrates the commitment of Colby College Custodial Services to utilizing environmentally sound housekeeping procedures and policies.
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A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
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The sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
The following products have been approved for use based upon meeting the Product Performance Level Standards of Green Seal Standard GS-37 or California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 94509: G-Force All-Purpose & Glass Cleaner, Look Non-Ammoniated Glass cleaner, Morning Mist, Raindance Neutral Cleaner.
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The website URL where information about the institution’s green cleaning initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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