| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.07 |
| Liaison | Andrew Horning |
| Submission Date | June 30, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Michigan
OP-13: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.04 / 1.00 |
Kenneth
Keeler Senior Sustainability Rep Office of Campus Sustainability |
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:
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
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:
Plant Building and Grounds Services employ a comprehensive cleaning system called (OS1) which focuses on specialized cleaning teams.
Things we are looking for by implementing this system:
•Consistent cleaning standards
•Custodians and supervisors will be specialists instead of generalists
•Scheduling will be done based on building needs
•Job cards guide work and schedules
•Dramatically improved custodial safety
•Reduced injuries, absenteeism and equipment abuse
•Reduced number of chemical products
•Lean supply and distribution system
•Incorporate green cleaning practices
Philosophy of Cleaning
•Clean for Health First then Appearance
•Treat Cleaning Workers as First Class Citizens
•Simplify, Simplify
•Utilize the Clean Syndrome
•Go Beyond Compliance on Safety Regulations
•Minimize Environmental Harm
•Exceed Expectations
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:
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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