| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.49 |
| Liaison | Richard Johnson |
| Submission Date | Nov. 11, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Rice University
OP-13: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.54 / 1.00 |
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase third party certified cleaning and janitorial products?:
A copy of the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
The green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
Both David McDonald of Housing and Dining and Eusebio Franco of Facilities Engineering and Planning are in control of cleaning products purchasing and ensure that Green Seal certified products as well as steam cleaning are used in place of traditional cleaning products where possible.
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
All cleaning products for residential college are controlled by the head of Housing and Dining, David McDonald. He has created a list of cleaning and janitorial products that are Green Seal or equivalent and all departments are required to make purchases off of that list. David follows all of the university's preferences to purchase certified cleaning and janitorial products.
The same is true for Eusebio Franco of Facilities Engineering & Planning. He ensures that Green Seal products are used in the non-residential buildings.
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products)?:
Expenditures on Green Seal and/or UL Environment (EcoLogo) certified cleaning and janitorial products:
Total expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products:
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?:
A brief description of the institution’s low-impact, ecological cleaning program:
Cleanology is a low-impact program that all custodial staff must be certified in before they are allowed to work. Cleanology teaches all custodial staff the procedures of safe and ecological cleaning. The program focuses on sustainability in cleaning as well as workplace management and interpersonal interactions. The list of accepted cleaners and their supply codes are listed near the front of the program. The rest of the program outlines the necessary steps to take when cleaning different surfaces and rooms to minimize waste.
A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
The sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
Mission, Vision and Objectives of Facilities, Engineering & Planning
We are the creators of the first impression at Rice.
We improve the beauty and the cleanliness of the buildings and grounds by taking ownership of our work areas.
We will improve and grow as a team and as individuals.

Our mission is to:
▪ Provide our faculty, staff, students and visitors with a healthy, clean and safe environment.
Our objectives are to:
▪ Promote green cleaning and a “green and clean” lifestyle through the use of environmentally friendly products.
▪ Promote sustainability and life cycle for a healthier and safer environment for our faculty, students and staff and our planet.
▪ Do our part to combat pollution and global climate change.
The website URL where information about the institution’s green cleaning initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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