| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.35 |
| Liaison | Jessica Bast |
| Submission Date | Aug. 9, 2022 |
North Carolina State University
IN-17: Green Cleaning Certification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Jessica
Bast Sustainability Program Coordinator University Sustainability Office |
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Please note that this credit recognizes comprehensive green cleaning programs that have been third party certified. Expenditures on certified green cleaning products are recognized in the Cleaning and Janitorial Purchasing credit.
| Yes or No | |
| Green Seal’s Environmental Standard for Commercial Cleaning Services (GS-42) | Yes |
| The International Sanitary Supply Association’s (ISSA’s) Cleaning Industry Management Standard for Green Buildings (CIMS-GB) | No |
| An equivalent third party certification program approved by AASHE | No |
A brief description of the institution’s certified green cleaning program:
In 2019, NC State became the first university in North Carolina to earn Green Seal Certification. University Housekeeping's sustainable cleaning program includes, but is not limited to: microfiber mops that reduce water use by up to 95%, a water-based cleaning systems that allows housekeepers to clean most campus surfaces with technology that converts water, electricity and a small amount of salt into an effective cleaning solution, and vacuums that have HEPA filter for superior indoor air quality.
Documentation affirming the green cleaning certification:
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