| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.36 |
| Liaison | Shane Stennes |
| Submission Date | Aug. 2, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 2.00 |
Bridget
Rathsack Student Sustainability Assistant Facilities Management Sustainability Department |
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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
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The website URL where the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines are posted:
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A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
Our Request for Proposals (RFP) for custodial cleaning products states: "Preference will be given to products that meet or exceed the following Green Standards: EcoLogo, DfE, GS-37, or equivalent."
Out of the 6 products we required in the RFP, the award winner provided 4 products, 66%, that were green. The 2 products that are not green were: 1) Quaternary Disinfectant and 2) Toilet Bowl Cleaner.
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Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning products)?:
No
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Expenditures on Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning products :
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Total expenditures on cleaning products :
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A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
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