| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.32 |
| Liaison | Andrea Trimble |
| Submission Date | Feb. 15, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Virginia
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.17 / 2.00 |
Andrew
Greene Sustainability Planner Office of the Architect |
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:
The following Building Services cleaning products comply with Green Seal Standards:
• GS-01 Tissue Paper
• GS-09 Paper Towels and Paper Napkins
• GS-37 General Purpose, Bathroom, Glass and Carpet Cleaners
• GS-40 Floor Care Products
• GS-41 Hand Cleaners and Hand Soaps
Supervision inspects custodial closets weekly to ensure no household non-green chemicals are brought in by housekeepers. In addition to the Green Seal Standards, Building Services utilizes green microfiber technology, CRI (Carpet & Rug Institute) standards for vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors and purchase low decibels cleaning equipment when possible.
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:
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