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| The EPA has established guidelines for the federal government concerning the purchase of materials called the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG). This information can be found at www.epa.gov/cpg. This standard recommends the minimum post consumer waste content a purchaser should request for products being purchased. The products that are referenced from the cleaning industry include disposable products like paper towels (40% post consumer waste content), toilet tissue (20%) www.epa.gov/cpg/products/tissue.htm, and trash bags (10%) www.epa.gov/cpg/products/trashbag.htm. |
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Practical Application
The EPA guidelines are referenced as the requirement to meet in the Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials section of the LEED-EB Green Building Rating System.
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| The Carpet and Rug Institute is the national trade organization representing the carpet and rug industry. In an effort to promote better indoor air quality, CRI has developed the Green Label certification for carpet, cushion, adhesives, and vacuum cleaners. |
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Practical Application
CRI Green Label vacuum cleaners, and other equipment that is demonstrably better for indoor air quality, are recognized and promoted in the Low Environment Impact Cleaning Equipment Policy section of the LEED-EB Green Building Rating System.
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| Green Seal is an independent, non-profit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less toxic pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion. |
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Practical Application
Green Seal certifies products and services that meet certain performance and environmental impact qualifications. The Green Seal GS-37 standard for Industrial & Institutional Cleaners is referenced as the requirement to meet in the Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials section of the LEED-EB Green Building Rating System. More information can be found at www.greenseal.org
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