| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.51 |
| Liaison | Chris Frantsvog |
| Submission Date | May 1, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Luther College
OP-13: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.86 / 1.00 |
Gary
Brickman Manager of Environmental Services Environmental Services |
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:
When procuring cleaning products, Luther and its contractors will purchase products certified or recommended by Green Seal or the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) or another independent environmental certification organization.
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
Records on all cleaning products purchased will be kept on file at the appropriate department. All records are open to any Luther student or employee upon request.
The Manager of Environmental Services will provide a verbal or written report of green cleaning practices to the Food, Purchasing and Waste Task Group on an annual basis.
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:
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:
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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