| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.85 |
| Liaison | Tara Pike |
| Submission Date | June 17, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Nevada Las Vegas
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.60 / 2.00 |
Rolando
Mosqueda Contracts Administrator Purchasing |
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase Green Seal (tm) or EcoLogo (tm) certified cleaning products?:
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:
Procurements for cleaning products used campus wide are initiated by two groups: Facilities Maintenance and Student Life Facilities. Both of these groups have made a commitment to identifying and purchasing Green Seal and EcoLogo cleaning products when those products meet their customers’ needs.
For its part, the Purchasing and Contracts Department employs a multi prong approach to ensure compliance with its Green Seal and EcoLogo certified cleaning product policy. First, Purchasing has invited each of its contracted janitorial suppliers to discussions during which it was emphasized that certified products, including cleaning products, must be demonstrated to campus customers and be competitively priced. Next, Purchasing met with the directors of both Facilities organizations securing their commitment to transition from standard cleaning products to Green Seal and EcoLogo certified. Finally, utilizing detailed reporting from our suppliers, progress towards increased usage of certified cleaning products is gauged.
As the university continues to increase its awareness of its impact on the environment, it is anticipated that increased focus will be given to selecting products that further the sustainable goals and mission of UNLV.
Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning products)?:
Expenditures on Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning products :
Total expenditures on cleaning products :
A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.