| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.20 |
| Liaison | Scott Carlin |
| Submission Date | July 15, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
LIU Post
OP-13: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.75 / 1.00 |
Michael
Sweeney Assistant Director Facilities Services Facilities Services |
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:
The Department of Facilities Services at LIU Post is always looking at new, green cleaning technologies and chemicals to help maintain the cleanliness of the campus. Often, these products are demoed by the cleaning companies first before being tried by our staff. If the product proves that it cleans to our standards then we will go ahead and purchase the product regularly. Presently, LIU Post is using a variety of Green Seal and bio-based cleaning chemicals.
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
In addition to actively searching for new, green cleaning technologies, the Department of Facilities Services at LIU Post regularly reviews solicitations from companies offering green cleaning products. As mentioned previously, all products are tested but priority is placed on cleaning products that are environmentally friendly.
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:
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:
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