| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.35 |
| Liaison | Jessica Bast |
| Submission Date | Aug. 9, 2022 |
North Carolina State University
IN-17: Green Cleaning Certification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Jessica
Bast Sustainability Program Coordinator University Sustainability Office |
Under which of the following is the institution’s green cleaning program/service certified?:
| 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) | No |
| An equivalent third party certification program approved by AASHE | No |
A brief description of the institution’s certified green cleaning program:
In 2019, NC State became the first university in North Carolina to earn Green Seal Certification. University Housekeeping's sustainable cleaning program includes, but is not limited to: microfiber mops that reduce water use by up to 95%, a water-based cleaning systems that allows housekeepers to clean most campus surfaces with technology that converts water, electricity and a small amount of salt into an effective cleaning solution, and vacuums that have HEPA filter for superior indoor air quality.
Documentation affirming the green cleaning certification:
The website URL where information affirming the green cleaning certification is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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