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EBOM-2009 IEQc3.4:Green Cleaning—Sustainable Cleaning Equipment

Vacuum cleaners - CRI certification alternative for Europe?

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Agnes Vorbrodt
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I was wondering if any project managed to successfully document compliance with this credit in Europe (or outside the US) where CRI certified vacuum cleaners were unavailable. Thanks!

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Samantha Harrell
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Tue, 04/10/2012 - 16:12

Hi Agnes, The CRI website indicates that compliant vacuums are available from some vendors/manufacturers in Mexico and Canada. Perhaps there are also manufacturers in Europe willing to apply to have their products certified under CRI's Seal of Approval testing program.
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Susann Geithner
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Tue, 04/10/2012 - 19:15

The teams in Europe, which I consult aren't applying for those credits, because there aren't any products or very few available. And you don't want to import your cleaner from the US. The USGBC is working to address issues like this and allow products with comparable certificate (European Eco label), but it's not there yet. Check the ACPs for international projects for updates in that regard. My recommendation as of now, stay away from the credit. It's not feasible in Europe.

Tue, 08/06/2013 - 11:14

In July the ACP's were officially published for international projects (Europe), but the EBOM publication still does not highlight this credit. Am I missing something here?! Or will we have to wait till the next publication? I would like to see this credit back on the table for European projects. thanks!
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Gina Dederer
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Tue, 06/14/2016 - 13:34

Has there been an update to the above discussion? Or are there any teams who have attempted using labels such as the EU Ecolabel for vacuum cleaners for documenting IEQc.3.4? The ACPs only refer to IEQc3.3, stating that the EU Ecolabel will be accepted as an alternative compliance path. Can someone help? Thank you.

Tue, 06/14/2016 - 21:21

Hi Gina, Unfortunately, there has not been any update to the conversation on ACPs for IEQc3.4 for European countries. USGBC has not published guidance in any form that allows European projects to use alternate certifications for cleaning equipment. I wish I had better news for you!

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