1. Presented by: Cindi Deegan UC Merced UCSB Sustainability Conference June 25, 2007 Purchasing toward LEED Green Buildings and Toxics Reduction TM

2. Where we started …

3. Campus Vision and Goals Environmental Sustainability Environmental Sustainability  Preserve Natural Resources  Limited build-out on University land  Silver LEED™ Certification Economic Growth of Central Valley Economic Growth of Central Valley

4. Sustainable Sites ………………………14 PointsSustainable Sites ………………………14 Points Water Efficiency ………………………..5 PointsWater 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 points Green Buildings and

5. Campus Standards Campus Construction Projects Campus Construction Projects  Ceilings  Security  Signage  Carpeting

6. Carpet  Provides Campus-wide standard  Meets Silver LEED  Exceeds Green Label VOC limits  > 30% Recycled Content  100% PVC free  Local/ Manufacturing  Recycling

7. Ceilings  Provides Campus-wide standard  Meets Silver LEED  80% Post Consumer Recycled content  85% Light Reflecting

8. Furnishings

9. Furniture Standardization Standardization Cradle to Cradle Cradle to Cradle Low VOC Low VOC Recycled Content Recycled Content Recyclable Recyclable Blanket Wrapping & Minimal packaging Blanket Wrapping & Minimal packaging Renewable Renewable Durable Durable Reusable Reusable Energy Efficient Energy Efficient Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing Processes Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing Processes Greenguard Certified Greenguard Certified Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Sustainable Forests Sustainable Forests Supplier Sustainability Principles/Practices Supplier Sustainability Principles/Practices

10. Other Furnishings  Library Stacks  57-86% recycled content  Low VOC paints  Recycled chemicals and materials in manufacturing  100% steel recycling  Minimal packaging  Office Equipment (computers, copiers, printers)  Energy Star  Low-Emissions  Recycled Components  Multi-Function  Laundry Equipment  Appliances  Waterless Urinals

11. Supplies Paper Products – Copy paper, Stationary, Janitorial Paper Products Paper Products – Copy paper, Stationary, Janitorial Paper Products  Chlorine and Acid free  Recycled content - Minimum 30% post consumer  Biodegradable  Soy/Vegetable-based Inks Office Supplies Office Supplies  Post-consumer recycled paper, metal and/or plastic  PVC-free  Non-toxic markers, Low-odor water-based, alcohol-based  Correction Liquid water-based, non-toxic or Correction Tape Toner Recycling Toner Recycling Lighting Lighting  T5 & T8 bulbs  Low-mercury  Energy Saving Dining-ware Dining-ware  Biocompostable  Reusable/Non-disposable

12. Building and Systems Maintenance Pest Control Water Treatment Janitorial Services Painting Equipment Maintenance Landscaping

13. Recycling Cardboard Cardboard Mixed Paper Mixed 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

14. EPP Bidding Considerations  Local and Systemwide bid specifications  Consultation with major suppliers and campus experts  Campus profile/background information  Sustainability specifications – mandatory/minimum  Open-ended questions regarding sustainable products, practices and services  Quality Point Criteria  Partnering with Local Businesses  Supplier commitments

15. Tracking & Reporting Procurement System Procurement System Order documentation Order documentation Vendor reporting Vendor reporting System Queries System Queries Documentation to Sustainability Coordinator Documentation to Sustainability Coordinator  Reports  Order Copies  Test and Data sheets Campus Documentation/Report Campus Documentation/Report

16. What else are we doing? Contract management for commitments to policy Contract management for commitments to policy Sustainability Language on Orders Sustainability Language on Orders Recycled Programs with Suppliers Recycled Programs with Suppliers Vendor Fair with Sustainable Product Showcase Vendor Fair with Sustainable Product Showcase Tracking and Reporting Successes Tracking and Reporting Successes Collaborative Efforts Collaborative Efforts  Campus Customers  Suppliers  Other Campuses  Other Institutions  EPP Experts

17. … and learning