| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.64 |
| Liaison | Jessica Bilecki |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of the Pacific
OP-13: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.76 / 1.00 |
Ronda
Marr Purchasing Manager Business and Finance |
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase third party certified cleaning and janitorial products?:
Yes
None
A copy of the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
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None
The green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
Biodegradable Products
Pacific is committed to reducing risks to health, safety, and the environment by using biodegradable purchasing practices, including, but not limited to:
a.Refraining from procurement of cleaning or disinfecting products (i.e. for janitorial or automotive use) containing carcinogens, mutagens, or teratogens. Chemicals to avoid are listed by the U.S. EPA or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
b.Phase out of chlorofluorocarbon-containing refrigerants, solvents and similar products.
c.Procurement of readily biodegradable surfactants and detergents that do not contain phosphates.
None
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
Pacific's commitment to sustainable operations is clearly stated on its website, clearly communicated by the Facilities Director to all facilities staff, and clearly communicated by the Custodial Manager to all custodial staff.
None
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products)?:
Yes
None
Expenditures on Green Seal and/or UL Environment (EcoLogo) certified cleaning and janitorial products:
123,686
US/Canadian $
None
Total expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products:
181,013
US/Canadian $
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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?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the institution’s low-impact, ecological cleaning program:
Biodegradable Products
Pacific is committed to reducing risks to health, safety, and the environment by using biodegradable purchasing practices, including, but not limited to:
a.Refraining from procurement of cleaning or disinfecting products (i.e. for janitorial or automotive use) containing carcinogens, mutagens, or teratogens. Chemicals to avoid are listed by the U.S. EPA or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
b.Phase out of chlorofluorocarbon-containing refrigerants, solvents and similar products.
c.Procurement of readily biodegradable surfactants and detergents that do not contain phosphates
None
A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
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None
The sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
Biodegradable Products
Pacific is committed to reducing risks to health, safety, and the environment by using biodegradable purchasing practices, including, but not limited to:
a.Refraining from procurement of cleaning or disinfecting products (i.e. for janitorial or automotive use) containing carcinogens, mutagens, or teratogens. Chemicals to avoid are listed by the U.S. EPA or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
b.Phase out of chlorofluorocarbon-containing refrigerants, solvents and similar products.
c.Procurement of readily biodegradable surfactants and detergents that do not contain phosphates
None
The website URL where information about the institution’s green cleaning initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
$40,000 per year is currently spent on cleaning products, narrowly defined as chemicals, soaps, and similar. Beyond that narrrowly defined set of purchases, Pacific also makes substantial purchases of other custodial supplies such as paper products and plastic waste can liners. To purchase that broader group of custodial supplies, Pacific currently spends just under $181,000 per year.
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