Delta College
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement

Delta College is committed to incorporating environmentally-conscious choices into purchasing and procurement processes, and promotes sustainable purchasing by applying the methodology of "reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover." Whenever possible, Delta College considers the environmental impacts of a product or service when making purchasing, including choosing products that: • are the most energy efficient, including EPEAT and Energy Star rated; • have a high recycled content, especially post-consumer recycled content; • reduce solid waste (have less packaging, are reusable, durable); • are the least environmentally damaging through their lifecycle, in manufacturing, use, and disposal; • and/or are made or grown locally. http://www.delta.edu/community/vendors.html

Delta College has established itself as a leader in environmental responsibility by engaging in and demonstrating sustainability practices that enhance the life-cycle of its materials, equipment, and infrastructure. Delta College evaluates elements of planning, design, and construction that promote the efficient use of energy and material resources, water conservation, and the protection of land and water environments by utilizomg methods to achieve measurable life-cycle cost savings.

From the Delta College Custodial Notebook - Our work, maintaining the buildings on the campus of Delta College and keeping them in top condition, is vital to the overall operation of the College; therefore, Delta College has adopted a Green Cleaning (GC) policy designed to optimize conditions for learning and minimize human exposure to hazardous chemicals, allergens, irritants, and pollutants, essential for all College functions and a healthy environment. Green cleaning increases the life cycle of facilities and proper maintenance extends the longevity and performance of school building materials and furnishings by preventing damage and premature aging, which in turn reduces waste and unnecessary spending. The goal of the program is three-tiered. It strives to incorporate supplies, products, and equipment that 1) have reduced environmental impact, 2) are Green Earth or CRI Certified, and 3) Green Seal or EcoLogo Certified. The job of a custodian or general laborer is essential for the effective operation of the College. There are many skills involved in housekeeping, including staying abreast of why GC procedures need to be followed in order to protect health without harming the environment. This notebook is intended to help you learn the correct GC procedures for carrying out the many housekeeping functions that are a part of your job, the correct way to use equipment, and the proper selection of GC housekeeping products. This notebook will also help you recognize what is “cleaning for health”, and why green cleaning is important. There are many benefits of cleaning green such as improved air quality, recyclable packaging, decreased water use, and the elimination of hazardous disposal costs. In addition, green cleaning helps students stay healthy and learn, protects the health of the custodian, and preserves the environment.

Delta College has established itself as a leader in environmental responsibility by engaging in and demonstrating sustainability practices that enhance the life-cycle of its materials, equipment, and infrastructure. To further its progress towards reducing the impact of the campus on the environment, Delta College adopts a plan to: 1) Design and construct all new buildings, including major renovation projects, to meet or exceed LEED Silver standards whenever possible with consideration to program needs and budget parameters. 2) Address sustainable building principles to the fullest extent possible in new, existing, and renovated buildings including landscape and infrastructure projects. Sustainable business principles include those elements of planning, design, and construction that promote the efficient use of energy and material resources, water conservation, and the protection of land and water environments. Projects utilizing this approach will use the LEED process and rating system to the fullest extent possible within principles of efficient use of financial resources. 3) Incorporate LEED points related to optimizing energy, green cleaning and maintenance, and other applicable measures to all new and existing buildings as deemed operationally and financially feasible. 4) Establish methods to achieve measurable life-cycle cost savings. 5) Evaluate and change, as appropriate, existing College processes to promote the development and operation of sustainable building. 6) Actively seek environmentally innovative projects and use of innovative technology to achieve these objectives.

Delta College is committed to incorporating environmentally-conscious choices into purchasing and procurement processes, and promotes sustainable purchasing by applying the methodology of "reduce, reuse, recycle and recover." Whenever possible, Delta College considers the environmental impacts of a product or service when making purchasing, including choosing products that: •are the most energy efficient, including EPEAT and Energy Star rated; •have a high recycled content, especially post-consumer recycled content; •reduce solid waste (have less packaging, are reusable and durable); •are the least environmentally damaging through their lifecycle, in manufacturing, use and disposal; •and are made or grown locally. http://www.delta.edu/community/vendors.html

Delta College is committed to incorporating environmentally-conscious choices into purchasing and procurement processes, and promotes sustainable purchasing by applying the methodology of "reduce, reuse, recycle and recover." Whenever possible, Delta College considers the environmental impacts of a product or service when making purchasing, including choosing products that: •are the most energy efficient, including EPEAT and Energy Star rated; •have a high recycled content, especially post-consumer recycled content; •reduce solid waste (have less packaging, are reusable and durable); •are the least environmentally damaging through their lifecycle, in manufacturing, use and disposal; •and are made or grown locally. Additionally, beverage vending contracts have energy-rated equipment standards including request for sleep mode vending machines. http://www.delta.edu/community/vendors.html

Sustainable Purchasing / Vendors: Delta College is committed to incorporating environmentally-conscious choices into purchasing and procurement processes, and promotes sustainable purchasing by applying the methodology of "reduce, reuse, recycle and recover." Whenever possible, Delta College considers the environmental impacts of a product or service when making purchasing, including choosing products that: •are the most energy efficient, including EPEAT and Energy Star rated; •have a high recycled content, especially post-consumer recycled content; •reduce solid waste (have less packaging, are reusable and durable); •are the least environmentally damaging through their lifecycle, in manufacturing, use and disposal; •and are made or grown locally. http://www.delta.edu/community/vendors.html

Facilities Management: Delta College has established itself as a leader in environmental responsibility by engaging in and demonstrating sustainability practices that enhance the life-cycle of its materials, equipment, and infrastructure. To further its progress towards reducing the impact of the campus on the environment, Delta College adopts a plan to: 1) Design and construct all new buildings, including major renovation projects, to meet or exceed LEED Silver standards whenever possible with consideration to program needs and budget parameters. 2) Address sustainable building principles to the fullest extent possible in new, existing, and renovated buildings including landscape and infrastructure projects. Sustainable business principles include those elements of planning, design, and construction that promote the efficient use of energy and material resources, water conservation, and the protection of land and water environments. Projects utilizing this approach will use the LEED process and rating system to the fullest extent possible within principles of efficient use of financial resources. 3) Incorporate LEED points related to optimizing energy, green cleaning and maintenance, and other applicable measures to all new and existing buildings as deemed operationally and financially feasible. 4) Establish methods to achieve measurable life-cycle cost savings. 5) Evaluate and change, as appropriate, existing College processes to promote the development and operation of sustainable building. 6) Actively seek environmentally innovative projects and use of innovative technology to achieve these objectives. Sustainable Purchasing / Vendors: Delta College is committed to incorporating environmentally-conscious choices into purchasing and procurement processes, and promotes sustainable purchasing by applying the methodology of "reduce, reuse, recycle and recover." Whenever possible, Delta College considers the environmental impacts of a product or service when making purchasing, including choosing products that: •are the most energy efficient, including EPEAT and Energy Star rated; •have a high recycled content, especially post-consumer recycled content; •reduce solid waste (have less packaging, are reusable and durable); •are the least environmentally damaging through their lifecycle, in manufacturing, use and disposal; •and are made or grown locally. http://www.delta.edu/community/vendors.html

Facilities Management: Delta College has established itself as a leader in environmental responsibility by engaging in and demonstrating sustainability practices that enhance the life-cycle of its materials, equipment, and infrastructure. To further its progress towards reducing the impact of the campus on the environment, Delta College adopts a plan to: 1) Design and construct all new buildings, including major renovation projects, to meet or exceed LEED Silver standards whenever possible with consideration to program needs and budget parameters. 2) Address sustainable building principles to the fullest extent possible in new, existing, and renovated buildings including landscape and infrastructure projects. Sustainable business principles include those elements of planning, design, and construction that promote the efficient use of energy and material resources, water conservation, and the protection of land and water environments. Projects utilizing this approach will use the LEED process and rating system to the fullest extent possible within principles of efficient use of financial resources. 3) Incorporate LEED points related to optimizing energy, green cleaning and maintenance, and other applicable measures to all new and existing buildings as deemed operationally and financially feasible. 4) Establish methods to achieve measurable life-cycle cost savings. 5) Evaluate and change, as appropriate, existing College processes to promote the development and operation of sustainable building. 6) Actively seek environmentally innovative projects and use of innovative technology to achieve these objectives. Sustainable Purchasing / Vendors: Delta College is committed to incorporating environmentally-conscious choices into purchasing and procurement processes, and promotes sustainable purchasing by applying the methodology of "reduce, reuse, recycle and recover." Whenever possible, Delta College considers the environmental impacts of a product or service when making purchasing, including choosing products that: •are the most energy efficient, including EPEAT and Energy Star rated; •have a high recycled content, especially post-consumer recycled content; •reduce solid waste (have less packaging, are reusable and durable); •are the least environmentally damaging through their lifecycle, in manufacturing, use and disposal; •and are made or grown locally. http://www.delta.edu/community/vendors.html