| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.33 |
| Liaison | Nina Hartwig |
| Submission Date | Aug. 1, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 2.00 |
Kate
Nelson Chief Sustainability Officer Office of Sustainability |
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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:
None
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
General cleaners are all Green Seal Certified. There are variations on other cleaners. Efforts are underway to streamline all cleaners to minimal types that are all Green Seal Certified. Machinery has also been instrumental at UWM. Floor scrubbers that do not use chemicals are operated throughout campus to reduce chemical needs, water usage, and intense labor.
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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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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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