| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.96 |
| Liaison | Briar Schoon |
| Submission Date | June 30, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Portland Community College
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.50 / 3.00 |
Stephania
Fregosi Sustainability Analyst Academic Affairs |
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Part 1: Institution-Wide Policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
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The policies, guidelines or directives:
In accordance with the Oregon Community College Rules of Procurement, member colleges are committed to the use and purchase of environmentally and socially responsible materials and products which are fiscally responsible, reduce resource consumption and waste, perform adequately and promote human health and well-being. Recognizing their regional economic role, colleges shall seek opportunities to educate, encourage, and influence their respective markets by utilizing, where feasible, products and services including new environmentally preferable products, reusable products, recycled content and recycled products.
Part 2: Life Cycle Cost Analysis
No
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
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A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
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Part 3: Commodity-Specific Sustainability Criteria
To count, the criteria must address the specific sustainability challenges and impacts associated with products/services in each category, e.g. by requiring or giving preference to multi-criteria sustainability standards, certifications and labels appropriate to the category. Broader, institution-wide policies should be reported in Part 1, above.
Chemically Intensive Products and Services
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
Facilities Management has adopted the following policies: "Integrated Pest Management, also known as IPM, is a process for achieving long-term, environmentally sound pest suppression through a wide variety of tactics. Control strategies in an IPM Plan include structural and procedural improvements to reduce the food, water, shelter, and access used by pests. Since IPM focuses on remediation of the fundamental reasons why pests are here, pesticides are only used when necessary."
"Cleaning products and materials, including hard-floor and carpet-care products, used at PCC Campuses and Centers shall, when possible, meet the requirements of IEQc3.3: Green Cleaning, Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials.
Product types subject to these requirements include, but are not limited to, bio-enzymatic cleaners, hard-floor cleaners, carpet cleaners, general-purpose cleaners, specialty cleaners, odor control, disinfectants, disposable custodial paper products and trash bags, and hand soaps.
· The use of cleaning products that meet the Green Seal GS-37 standard for general-purpose, bathroom, glass and carpet cleaner use for industrial and institutional purposes
· Green Seal GS-40 standard for industrial and institutional floor-care products
· Other cleaning/sanitizing products must meet one or more of the following:
o Meet ECOLOGO (formerly Environmental Choice Program CCD) standards (www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/offerings/businesses/environment/services/ELmark/)
o Comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 17 Section 94509, maximum allowable volatile organic compound (VOC) levels.
· Paper products should be composed of I00% recycled content (including post-consumer waste) and be of sufficient quality to maintain tenant comfort.
· All disposable custodial paper products and trash bags meet the minimum requirements of the U.S. EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines
· Reduction of overall use of liners is a primary goal.
· Hand soaps meet one or more of the following standards:
Green Seal Certified
ECOLOGO certified"
The college has also signed onto the Healthy Purchasing Coalitions commitment: "Preference for Flame Retardant-Free Furnishings."
Construction and Renovation
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
As signatories of the ACUPCC, PCC is committed to LEED Silver as minimum certification on new and renovated buildings, while actively pursuing LEED Gold.
Information Technology (IT)
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
ENERGY STAR appliances (where applicable) in new construction and remodels
EPEAT Certified computers and monitors in IT purchases
Food Services
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
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Garments and Linens
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
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Professional Services
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional services:
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Transportation and Fuels
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
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Wood and Paper
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
Minimum of 50% post-consumer recycled content in sanitary paper products
Minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content in Print Center fleet
Other Commodity Categories
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:
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Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.