| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 77.54 |
| Liaison | Tonie Miyamoto |
| Submission Date | Sept. 12, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Colorado State University
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.52 / 2.00 |
Nik
Olsen Assistant Director of Administrative Communications Office of the President |
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase Green Seal (tm) or EcoLogo (tm) certified cleaning products?:
Yes
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The website URL where the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines are posted:
None
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
CSU has enacted a comprehensive green purchasing policy that encourages the purchase of cleaning products which minimize environmental impact.
CSU recognizes that purchasing “green” cleaning products is an easy way to minimize harmful impacts to custodial workers and staff, improve indoor air quality and reduce water pollution. “Green” cleaning products such as general purpose cleaners, bathroom cleaners, carpet cleaners, and glass cleaners are becoming more readily available and perform equal to, or even superior to conventional cleaning products.
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Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning products)?:
Yes
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Expenditures on Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning products :
4,500
US/Canadian $
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Total expenditures on cleaning products :
365,000
US/Canadian $
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A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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