| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 41.40 |
| Liaison | Jamey Pavey |
| Submission Date | May 24, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Earlham College
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.85 / 2.00 |
Stephen
Powell Director of Housekeeping Housekeeping |
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:
Earlham College ensures that the purchasing guidelines are followed by including them in its contract with Aramark (Earlham's housekeeping company), which states: "All cleaning chemicals should meet GS 37.GS 40 or GS 42 guidelines or be clearly rated as an environmental friendly chemical by some independent rating agency. Paper goods should meet or exceed the EPA's standard for post-consumer waste. It is preferred that plastic bags and liners be biodegradable and be manufactured from recycled materials...Earlham College is committed to environmental responsibilty and it is expected that the successful contractior will use every available measure and technology to ensure the greening of our environment."
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:
Part 2:
In some instances, we have moved to "Blue Cleaning" (not using chemicals at all). Also, in some building we are using "Ionized Water".
Part 2:
In some instances, we have moved to "Blue Cleaning" (not using chemicals at all). Also, in some building we are using "Ionized Water".
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