| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.47 |
| Liaison | Sally DeLeon |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Maryland, College Park
IN-8: Certified Green Cleaning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Sally
DeLeon Acting Manager Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk |
Under which of the following is the institution’s green cleaning program 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) | Yes |
| An equivalent third party certification program approved by AASHE | No |
A brief description of the institution’s certified green cleaning program, including the year adopted and/or certified:
In 2018, Residential Facilities renewed CIMS-GB certified with honors, signifying that they achieved 85% or more of the recommended elements in correspondence with standards for LEED-certified existing buildings. Residential Facilities is responsible for cleaning all residential buildings on campus. The University of Maryland Facilities Management cleaning program also includes natural-based cleaning chemicals, newer equipment, and an emphasis on recycling.
In 2018, Facilities Management Housekeeping Services became Green Seal Certified (GS-42) and complies with all the requirements. They also make a conscious effort to select Green Seal chemicals that are low in volatile organic compounds to further improve indoor air quality.
More information can be found at: https://www.facilities.umd.edu/SitePages/BLSGreenclean.aspx
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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