| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.15 |
| Liaison | Emma Blandford |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2024 |
Georgia Institute of Technology
IN-17: Green Cleaning Certification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Emma
Blandford Portfolio Manager Office of Sustainability |
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Please note that this credit recognizes comprehensive green cleaning programs that have been third party certified. Expenditures on certified green cleaning products are recognized in the Cleaning and Janitorial Purchasing credit.
| Yes or No | |
| Green Seal’s Environmental Standard for Commercial Cleaning Services (GS-42) | Yes |
| The International Sanitary Supply Association’s (ISSA’s) Cleaning Industry Management Standard for Green Buildings (CIMS-GB) | Yes |
| An equivalent third party certification program approved by AASHE | --- |
A brief description of the institution’s certified green cleaning program:
Green Seal Certified
Georgia Tech's Green Cleaning program is independently certified under both Green Seal Standard GS-42 and ISSA CIMS-Green Building.
* Protects Human & Environmental Health: The program uses non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products and limits worker's and occupant's exposure to contaminants.
* Operates Efficiently: The program implements building-specific operating procedures.
* Provides Education: The program trains custodial staff on effective cleaning measures and educates procurement officers on sustainable purchasing options.
* Communicates Effectively: Frequent communication with owners, managers, and occupants ensures efficient and effective cleaning.
* Reduces Waste: The program utilizes a recycling program and supports minimally packaged, recyclable, and reusable materials.
* A Green Service That Cleans: Frequent evaluations to certify effective cleaning procedures and practices.
Georgia Tech's Green Cleaning program is independently certified under both Green Seal Standard GS-42 and ISSA CIMS-Green Building.
* Protects Human & Environmental Health: The program uses non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products and limits worker's and occupant's exposure to contaminants.
* Operates Efficiently: The program implements building-specific operating procedures.
* Provides Education: The program trains custodial staff on effective cleaning measures and educates procurement officers on sustainable purchasing options.
* Communicates Effectively: Frequent communication with owners, managers, and occupants ensures efficient and effective cleaning.
* Reduces Waste: The program utilizes a recycling program and supports minimally packaged, recyclable, and reusable materials.
* A Green Service That Cleans: Frequent evaluations to certify effective cleaning procedures and practices.
Documentation affirming the green cleaning certification:
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The website URL where information affirming the green cleaning certification is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Green Cleaning Manual - https://facilities.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/images/git_green_cleaning_manual.pdf
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