| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.60 |
| Liaison | Mike Versteege |
| Submission Date | Feb. 3, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Alberta
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.61 / 2.00 |
Ray
Dumouchel Associate Director, Buildings and Grounds Services Operations and Maintenance |
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase Green Seal (tm) or EcoLogo (tm) certified cleaning products?:
Yes
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:
CLEANING FOR A HEALTHY U
http://www.facilities.ualberta.ca/Operations_Maintenance_FO/BGS/Building_Services_Cleaning.aspx
Our cleaning program “Cleaning for a Healthy U” has been formalized since 2008 and updated as equipment, products, or techniques are changed. Only products meeting the specifications outlined in the Cleaning for a Healthy U program are purchased for use in campus cleaning programs. Briefly, green cleaning chemicals purchased must meet the EcoLogo™ (formerly Environmental Choice Canada) and/or Green Seal™ (USA) regulations; some examples include GLANCE® Glass & Mirror cleaner, CREW® General Washroom Cleaner, and STRIDE® General Purpose Neutral Cleaner. Green cleaning equipment must meet Green Guard regulations (North America); some examples include Henry vacuums with HEPA-like filters, Tennant FaST®-equipped hallway cleaning machines, and microfiber clothes and mopping systems.
Some specialty products that are not certified are still in use, as well as floor finish stripper. The program requires that the reason for purchase must be justified prior to purchasing.
Also of note, total expenditures on cleaning chemicals has been reduced greatly in the past four years with the purchase of the Tennant hallway machines and the more extensive use of hand-held active ion technology.
Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning products)?:
Yes
Expenditures on Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning products :
US/Canadian $
Total expenditures on cleaning products :
US/Canadian $
A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Additional Responsible Party Information:
NORTH CAMPUS
Name: George Thomlison
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Position: HR & Procurement Manager
AUGUSTANA CAMPUS
Name: Chris Blades
Department: Facilities and Operations
Position: Facilities Manager
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