| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Jessica Bast |
| Submission Date | April 5, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
North Carolina State University
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Reporter |
Albert
Scott Director Housekeeping Services |
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase Green Seal (tm) or EcoLogo (tm) certified cleaning products?:
The website URL where the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines are posted:
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
University Housekeeping formed committees over 3 years ago to review all chemicals, tools, supplies and equipment that were tasked to seek green alternatives in all areas where it made sense. These committees are still in place and very diligent in researching and implementing green products into our practices. Steps are as follows:
- Seek green product (new or replacement)
- Submit product to chemical committee
- Test product in an area for a predetermined time
- Implement product, if desired results are achieved during testing
- If testing produces undesired results, other green products are sought
Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning products)?:
Expenditures on Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning products :
Total expenditures on cleaning products :
A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
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