We would like to propose an innovation point for having a hotel use environmentally conscious and socially accountable textiles. Intent: To reduce the negative environmental impacts associated with textiles Requirements: Develop a procurement policy for facility purchased textiles (bedding and towels) that requires that at least three of the following product types be used for ALL associated textiles purchased for the facility: - Organic cotton (certified by be Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)) sheeting - Organic cotton (certified by be Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)) bathroom linens - Bamboo sheeting - Bamboo bathroom linens - Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certification (a globally uniform testing and certification system for textile raw materials. The tests for harmful substances comprise substances which are prohibited or regulated by law, chemicals which are known to be harmful to health, and parameters which are included as a precautionary measure to safeguard health) - Vegetal dyes (made from vegetables) - Kapok filled pillow inserts (Kapok is an all-natural fiber pulled from the seed pods of the kapok tree) Submittals: For the three compliant product types, please submit the following: - List manufacturer and product line - Item description (bedding, bathroom linens, etc) - Form of compliance (GOTS, Oeko-Tex, etc) - Letter from the manufacturer or manufacturer literature verifying compliance
The project is inquiring about achieving an innovation point for an environmentally responsible purchasing polity for hotel textiles. While this is an admirable pursuit, this credit intent goes beyond the design and construction scope of LEED-NC 2.2, and addresses areas that fall under operations and maintenance for the project. To achieve an innovation credit, the project must create a comprehensive sustainable purchasing policy that addresses environmentally friendly purchases for the hotel\'s ongoing consumables - including bedding and linens, housekeeping, and toiletries and amenities. To receive an innovation point, the project team will need to provide 1. A statement of purpose describing what the sustainable purchasing policy is trying to achieve from a health and environmental standpoint. 2. A copy of the sustainable purchasing program indicating contractual or procedural requirements for operations staff to comply with the guidelines. 3. A clear set of acceptable performance level standards by which to measure progress or achievement, such as Green Seal standard GS-37 (see www.greenseal.org) or California Code of Regulations, Title 17 Section 94509, VOC standards for cleaning products (go to www.calregs.com, click on "California Code of Regulations" and perform a keyword search for "94509") and other 3rd party certifications for other products (as indicated above). 4. Documentation of the sustainable purchasing policy, including a list of approved and prohibited products and practices. Applicable Internationally.