| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.19 |
| Liaison | Lissette Hernandez |
| Submission Date | May 13, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Florida International University
OP-13: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.56 / 1.00 |
Alexandra
Dutton Program Manager Office of University Sustainability |
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase third party certified cleaning and janitorial products?:
A copy of the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
The green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
Paper Goods:
All paper supplies (toilet tissue, paper roll towel, junior jumbo toilet tissue, and toilet seat covers) in all rest rooms on all campuses are green products. These products are not only made from 100% recycled material but had a minimal impact on the environment during manufacturing, and the manufacturing procedures used to produce these recycled materials are environmentally friendly oriented processes as well.
Trash Bags:
All trash liners used by our unit are either biodegradable or contain recycled content.
Cleaning Chemicals:
Most cleaning chemicals to clean our campus facilities bought by the Custodial Services Department are either Green SealTM certified products or carry the EPA “Design for the Environment” certification. We have partnered with 3M to provide a “Cleaned Green” program to all the buildings we service.
Great effort has been spend to reduce the amount of harsh and harmful ingredients in the cleaning chemicals we use.
All cleaning chemicals used by the Custodial Services Department are correctly blended by the use of chemical blend centers. This eliminates immediate contact with the chemicals and ensures proper dilution of the products and prevents over dilution as so often happens when people manually “eyeball” dilution ratios. This is extremely important as even “Green” products can be harmful if not properly used and properly diluted to the correct ratio for its intended use.
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
The majority of FIU's cleaning and janitorial products are purchased through our Facilities Management Department Custodial Services & Integrated Waste Management. This ensures that the correct items are being purchased. It is also an institution-wide stated preference so that smaller custodial units on campus know to purchase these green cleaning products as well.
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products)?:
Expenditures on Green Seal and/or UL Environment (EcoLogo) certified cleaning and janitorial products:
Total expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products:
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?:
A brief description of the institution’s low-impact, ecological cleaning program:
Paper Goods:
All paper supplies (toilet tissue, paper roll towel, junior jumbo toilet tissue, and toilet seat covers) in all rest rooms on all campuses are green products. These products are not only made from 100% recycled material but had a minimal impact on the environment during manufacturing, and the manufacturing procedures used to produce these recycled materials are environmentally friendly oriented processes as well.
Trash Bags:
All trash liners used by our unit are either biodegradable or contain recycled content.
Cleaning Chemicals:
Most cleaning chemicals to clean our campus facilities bought by the Custodial Services Department are either Green SealTM certified products or carry the EPA “Design for the Environment” certification. We have partnered with 3M to provide a “Cleaned Green” program to all the buildings we service.
Great effort has been spend to reduce the amount of harsh and harmful ingredients in the cleaning chemicals we use.
All cleaning chemicals used by the Custodial Services Department are correctly blended by the use of chemical blend centers. This eliminates immediate contact with the chemicals and ensures proper dilution of the products and prevents over dilution as so often happens when people manually “eyeball” dilution ratios. This is extremely important as even “Green” products can be harmful if not properly used and properly diluted to the correct ratio for its intended use.
A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
The sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
The website URL where information about the institution’s green cleaning initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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.