We have registered a state government residence under the original version of LEED-EB. For MRc4 we would like to use a cleaning product line that has Environmental Choice certification (CCD-110,146 and 148) but not GS-37 certification. Since the new version of LEED-EB accepts Environmental Choice as a qualifying third-party verification standard, will you approve the substitution for our building certification?
The following sustainable purchasing standards or criteria for cleaning materials and products, disposable janitorial paper products and trash bags are acceptable for documenting qualifying purchases on a cost basis to meet the LEED-EB v2.0 MRc4 sustainability criteria. Cleaning products: o Green Seal GS-37 for General-Purpose, Bathroom, Glass, and Carpet Cleaners Used for Industrial and Institutional Purposes. o Environmental Choice CCD-110 for Cleaning and Degreasing Compounds. o Environmental Choice CCD-146 for Hard surface Cleaners. o Environmental Choice CCD-148 for Carpet and Upholstery Care. If the above standards are not applicable for a specific product category (e.g., for products such as disinfectants, metal polish, floor finishes or strippers), products shall meet one or more of the following programs for the appropriate product category: o Green Seal GS-40 for Industrial and Institutional Floor-Care Products. o Environmental Choice CCD-112 for Digestion Additives for Cleaning and Odor Control. o Environmental Choice CCD-113 for Drain or Grease Traps Additives. o Environmental Choice CCD-115 for Odor Control Additives. o Environmental Choice CCD-147 for Hard Floor Care. o California Code of Regulations maximum allowable VOC levels for the specific product category. Disposable janitorial paper products and trash bags: o U.S. EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for Janitorial Paper and Plastic Trash Can Liners. o Green Seal GS-09 for Paper Towels and Napkins. o Green Seal GS-01 for Tissue Paper. o Environmental Choice CCD-082 for Toilet Tissue. o Environmental Choice CCD-086 for Hand Towels. Janitorial paper products derived from rapidly renewable resources or made from tree-free fibers. Applicable Internationally.