| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 42.29 |
| Liaison | Mary Fischer |
| Submission Date | March 28, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Brandeis University
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 2.00 |
Janna
Cohen-Rosenthal Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Services |
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 custodial staff use Betco® Green Earth® products for the majority of cleaning needs. It is a Green Seal certified product. Using:
Daily Floor Cleaner # 53647
Clear Image Glass Cleaner # 19947
Surebet Shower Cleaner # 32247
Daily Disinfectant Cleaner # 53747
Some cleaning products that do not have a Green Seal option are used- for instance floor re finisher.
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:
While a formal policy has not be created the preference has been for purchasing a majority of green cleaning products.
While a formal policy has not be created the preference has been for purchasing a majority of green cleaning products.
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.