West Chester University of Pennsylvania
OP-3: Building Operations and Maintenance

Data Source: Patrick Brunner, Executive Director of Facilities Design and Construction (pbrunner@wcupa.edu)

Though we are not pursuing this credit, our Facilities staff have provided the following information: West Chester University has two buildings (BPMC & SOMPAC) that are a 100% green in all aspect of cleaning and with high anticipation of adding more buildings. In both buildings, only GREEN seal certified products are used in maintaining the spaces free of contaminants while securing a healthy environment for both occupants and users. Despite the remaining buildings not being a 100% green, green products and practices have been implemented where possible. As such, all custodians have been trained to use green products to their fullest potential in maximizing our sustainability initiatives. We’ve also implemented a new waste diversion program (Mini Bin Program) in several buildings on campus. This includes the BPMC, FHG Library, Filano Hall, Bayle House, Philips Hall, and Speakman Hall with plans to add other buildings in 2018. In doing so, work assignments have been written/revised to reflect reduced services to private offices and reallocating our resources. Offices in turn will be equipped with a Mini Bin and occupants will receive brochure of pertinent information about their responsibilities as well as the custodian's. Again, employees have been trained to adhere to cleaning schedule and follow established guidelines outlined in the program putting their focus on recycling.