| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.37 |
| Liaison | Laura Bain |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Furman University
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.57 / 2.00 |
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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:
The green purchasing guidelines have been interpreted by the Maintenance department to require the purchase of Green Seal or EcoLogo certified cleaning products wherever those products are available. Cleaning product purchasing is centralized, so compliance is ensured by the central purchaser. As additional products receive the GS, EC,DfE or GG designation we review and utilize them as possible. Our staff is committed to using "Green" products in our daily cleaning. Our facilities department has been recognized on the state and national level for our commitment to use safer, healthier, and lower environmental impact cleaning products.
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Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning products)?:
Yes
None
Expenditures on Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning products :
7,150
US/Canadian $
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Total expenditures on cleaning products :
10,000
US/Canadian $
None
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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