| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.30 |
| Liaison | Emma Shipalesky |
| Submission Date | June 19, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
OP-13: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.86 / 1.00 |
Dale
Solberg Manager Custodial and Grounds Custodial Services |
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase third party certified cleaning and janitorial products?:
Yes
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A copy of the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
None
The green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
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A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
Allows only approved products to be on campus, purchased through approved vendors, meeting the guidelines outlined in the Green Cleaning Plan.
None
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products)?:
Yes
None
Expenditures on Green Seal and/or UL Environment (EcoLogo) certified cleaning and janitorial products:
256,495
US/Canadian $
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Total expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products:
317,000
US/Canadian $
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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?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s low-impact, ecological cleaning program:
This plan addresses environmental best practices for the cleaning of all the buildings and grounds on the NAIT Campus, it addresses purchasing sustainable cleaning, hard-floor and carpet products, and entryway systems; procuring sustainable cleaning equipment; developing and implementing standard operating procedures for effective cleaning; promoting and improving hand hygiene; developing guidelines for handling cleaning chemicals; developing staffing and employee training requirements; collecting and addressing occupant feedback; and establishing procedures for use of chemical concentrates and dilution systems.
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A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
None
The sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
#3 - Materials, Supplies and Equipment; item # 8
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The website URL where information about the institution’s green cleaning initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Please note that the cleaning plan is still in its draft mode as it is yet to be finalized.
The Caretaking Services S300 document is provided to Contractors who have the cleaning contracts.
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