| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.05 |
| Liaison | Dedee DeLongpre Johnston |
| Submission Date | Jan. 28, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Wake Forest University
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.65 / 2.00 |
Frank
Thomas Director of Custodial Services F |
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:
Since 2009, the institution has been in the process of transitioning to a new way of cleaning utilizing OS1 (Operating System 1) which mandates the use of Green Seal cleaning products. To date we have transitioned seven buildings and are working systematically to convert the rest of the campus.
Additionally, food service provider ARAMARK has transitioned to many low-chemical cleaning processes (http://sustainability.wfu.edu/2010/11/12/aramark-implements-new-green-cleaning-program-in-on-campus-dining-locations/).
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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