Which green products does Facilities Services currently purchase?
All bathrooms on campus managed by Facilities Services (which excludes Booth and Residence Halls and Commons) provide tissue paper with 20 percent postconsumer recycled fiber, paper towels with 40 percent postconsumer recycled fiber, and environmentally preferable hand soap. The new hand soap is biodegradable and reduces human and aquatic toxicity while reducing smog production potential. We also use low-VOC paint for interior spaces to improve indoor air quality. VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, often found in paints and finishes, release low-level toxic emissions into the air for years after application. All of the fluids for automotive repair are recovered and recycled. This includes motor oil, anti-freeze, transmission fluid, and car batteries. Tires are also recycled. When doing maintenance on air-conditioning units, refrigerants are captured and then re-used.
