Presented by:Presented by:

Cindi DeeganCindi Deegan

UC MercedUC Merced

UCSB Sustainability Conference June 25, 2007

Purchasing toward LEEDPurchasing toward LEED

Green Buildings and Toxics ReductionGreen Buildings and Toxics Reduction

TMTM

Where we started …Where we started …

Campus Vision and Goals

Environmental SustainabilityEnvironmental Sustainability Preserve Natural ResourcesPreserve Natural Resources Limited build-out on University landLimited build-out on University land Silver LEEDSilver LEED™™ Certification Certification

Economic Growth of Central ValleyEconomic Growth of Central Valley

•Sustainable Sites ………………………14 Points Sustainable Sites ………………………14 Points •Water Efficiency ………………………..5 Points Water Efficiency ………………………..5 Points •Energy & Atmosphere ……………….. 17 PointsEnergy & Atmosphere ……………….. 17 Points•Materials and Resources ………………13 PointsMaterials and Resources ………………13 Points•Indoor Environmental Air Quality …….15 PointsIndoor Environmental Air Quality …….15 Points•Innovation & Design ……………………5 PointsInnovation & Design ……………………5 Points

Certified 26-32 points Silver 33-38 points Gold 39-51 points Platinum 52-69 pointsCertified 26-32 points Silver 33-38 points Gold 39-51 points Platinum 52-69 points

Green Buildings and

Campus Standards

Campus Construction ProjectsCampus Construction Projects

CeilingsCeilings

SecuritySecurity

SignageSignage

CarpetingCarpeting

Carpet

Provides Campus-wide standardProvides Campus-wide standard Meets Silver LEEDMeets Silver LEED Exceeds Green Label VOC limitsExceeds Green Label VOC limits > 30% Recycled Content> 30% Recycled Content 100% PVC free100% PVC free Local/ ManufacturingLocal/ Manufacturing RecyclingRecycling

Ceilings Provides Campus-wide standardProvides Campus-wide standard Meets Silver LEEDMeets Silver LEED 80% Post Consumer Recycled content 80% Post Consumer Recycled content 85% Light Reflecting85% Light Reflecting

FurnishingsFurnishings

Furniture StandardizationStandardization Cradle to CradleCradle to Cradle Low VOCLow VOC Recycled ContentRecycled Content RecyclableRecyclable Blanket Wrapping & Minimal packagingBlanket Wrapping & Minimal packaging RenewableRenewable DurableDurable ReusableReusable Energy EfficientEnergy Efficient Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing ProcessesEnvironmentally Friendly Manufacturing Processes Greenguard CertifiedGreenguard Certified Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Sustainable ForestsSustainable Forests Supplier Sustainability Principles/PracticesSupplier Sustainability Principles/Practices

Other Furnishings Library StacksLibrary Stacks

57-86% recycled content57-86% recycled content Low VOC paintsLow VOC paints Recycled chemicals and materials in manufacturingRecycled chemicals and materials in manufacturing 100% steel recycling100% steel recycling Minimal packagingMinimal packaging

Office Equipment (computers, copiers, printers)Office Equipment (computers, copiers, printers) Energy StarEnergy Star Low-EmissionsLow-Emissions Recycled ComponentsRecycled Components Multi-FunctionMulti-Function

Laundry EquipmentLaundry Equipment AppliancesAppliances Waterless UrinalsWaterless Urinals

Supplies

Paper Products – Copy paper, Stationary, Paper Products – Copy paper, Stationary, Janitorial Paper ProductsJanitorial Paper Products

Chlorine and Acid free Chlorine and Acid free Recycled content - Minimum 30% post consumerRecycled content - Minimum 30% post consumer BiodegradableBiodegradable Soy/Vegetable-based InksSoy/Vegetable-based Inks

Office SuppliesOffice Supplies Post-consumer recycled paper, metal and/or plastic Post-consumer recycled paper, metal and/or plastic PVC-freePVC-free Non-toxic markers, Low-odor water-based, alcohol-basedNon-toxic markers, Low-odor water-based, alcohol-based Correction Liquid water-based, non-toxic or Correction TapeCorrection Liquid water-based, non-toxic or Correction Tape

Toner RecyclingToner Recycling LightingLighting

T5 & T8 bulbsT5 & T8 bulbs Low-mercuryLow-mercury Energy SavingEnergy Saving

Dining-wareDining-ware BiocompostableBiocompostable Reusable/Non-disposableReusable/Non-disposable

Building and Systems MaintenanceBuilding and Systems Maintenance

Pest Control

Pest Control

Water Treatment

Water Treatment

Janitorial ServicesJanitorial Services

PaintingPainting

Equipment MaintenanceEquipment Maintenance

LandscapingLandscaping

Recycling

CardboardCardboard Mixed PaperMixed Paper Used Cooking Oils and Greases Used Cooking Oils and Greases Motor Oils Motor Oils Batteries Batteries Fluorescent Light Tubes Fluorescent Light Tubes Glass Glass Refrigerants Refrigerants Metals Metals Plastics Plastics Toner Cartridges Toner Cartridges

EPP Bidding Considerations

Local and Systemwide bid specificationsLocal and Systemwide bid specifications Consultation with major suppliers and campus expertsConsultation with major suppliers and campus experts Campus profile/background informationCampus profile/background information Sustainability specifications – mandatory/minimumSustainability specifications – mandatory/minimum Open-ended questions regarding sustainable products , Open-ended questions regarding sustainable products ,

practices and servicespractices and services Quality Point CriteriaQuality Point Criteria Partnering with Local BusinessesPartnering with Local Businesses Supplier commitmentsSupplier commitments

Tracking & Reporting Procurement SystemProcurement System Order documentationOrder documentation Vendor reportingVendor reporting System QueriesSystem Queries Documentation to Sustainability CoordinatorDocumentation to Sustainability Coordinator

ReportsReports Order CopiesOrder Copies

Test and Data sheetsTest and Data sheets Campus Documentation/ReportCampus Documentation/Report

What else are we doing?

Contract management for commitments to policyContract management for commitments to policy Sustainability Language on OrdersSustainability Language on Orders Recycled Programs with SuppliersRecycled Programs with Suppliers Vendor Fair with Sustainable Product ShowcaseVendor Fair with Sustainable Product Showcase Tracking and Reporting SuccessesTracking and Reporting Successes Collaborative EffortsCollaborative Efforts

Campus CustomersCampus Customers SuppliersSuppliers Other CampusesOther Campuses Other InstitutionsOther Institutions EPP ExpertsEPP Experts

… … and learningand learning