| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.39 |
| Liaison | Margo Margo Nottoli |
| Submission Date | Aug. 24, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Warren Wilson College
OP-13: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.76 / 1.00 |
Alison
Climo Director of Institutional Effectiveness Institutional Effectiveness |
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase third party certified cleaning and janitorial products?:
Yes
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A copy of the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
None
The green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
Avoid toxic materials where choices are available, e.g.; inks, paints high in volatile compounds, carpets high in noxious odors and chemicals, cleaning solutions containing hazardous or environmentally harmful components
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A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
Warren Wilson has a policy of using Green Seal approved and/or similar products, including, but not limited to cleaning agents, vacuum cleaners, and paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels. Additionally, we are always seeking "greener" products that we could purchase, with consideration of both the efficacy and cost.
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Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products)?:
Yes
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Expenditures on Green Seal and/or UL Environment (EcoLogo) certified cleaning and janitorial products:
8,037
US/Canadian $
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Total expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products:
11,886
US/Canadian $
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Has the institution's main cleaning or housekeeping department(s) and/or contractor(s) adopted a Green Seal or ISSA certified low-impact, ecological (“green”) cleaning program?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s low-impact, ecological cleaning program:
In purchasing cleaning products green seal products are preferred.
None
A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
None
The sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
Avoid toxic materials where choices are available, e.g.; inks, paints high in volatile compounds, carpets high in noxious odors and chemicals, cleaning solutions containing hazardous or environmentally harmful components
None
The website URL where information about the institution’s green cleaning initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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