| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.15 |
| Liaison | Laura Young |
| Submission Date | April 14, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Michigan State University
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 2.00 |
Kim
Watson Former Director, University Services-Procurement University Services |
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase Green Seal (tm) or EcoLogo (tm) certified cleaning products?:
Yes
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The website URL where the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines are posted:
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A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
The benefits of the (OS1) cleaning system
Custodial Services hopes to gain a number of benefits from the new program, including:
* Increased cleaning services;
* An established cleaning routine to create efficiency throughout the department;
* Uniformity of all check-in areas (supply rooms) in each building;
* Commitment to cleaning for the health of those employed in the buildings first, versus cleaning primarily for appearance;
* Use of new, more user-friendly and environmentally friendly equipment;
* Reduction of chemicals used in buildings.
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Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning products)?:
No
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Expenditures on Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning products :
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Total expenditures on cleaning products :
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A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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