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Use of Biobased Products at USDA Headquarters

U.S. General Services Administration. Federal Acquisition Service. Green Cleaning at USDA Headquarters Ed Hogberg Office of Operations U.S. Dept. of Agriculture March 2011. Use of Biobased Products at USDA Headquarters . Food Service Operations Biobased food cleaners Biobased insecticides

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Use of Biobased Products at USDA Headquarters

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  1. U.S. General Services Administration. Federal Acquisition Service.Green Cleaning at USDA HeadquartersEd HogbergOffice of Operations U.S. Dept. of AgricultureMarch 2011

  2. Use of Biobased Products at USDA Headquarters • Food Service Operations • Biobased food cleaners • Biobased insecticides • Working toward 100% compostable; grind waste

  3. Use of Biobased Products at USDA Headquarters • Printing Plant • Soy based inks • Biobased cleaners for machinery

  4. Use of Biobased Products at USDA Headquarters • Operations and Maintenance • Soy degreasers • Biobased adhesives • Working toward biobased paints

  5. Operations and Maintenance Cleaning • Biobased cleaners and degreasers • Drain/trap odor reducers and treatments • A/C Coil cleaners • Biobased solvents

  6. Use of Biobased Products at USDA Headquarters • Construction and Renovation • LEED Silver as goal • Biobased carpet backing • Biobased insulation • Agriboard and wheatboard in construction

  7. Use of Biobased Products at USDA Headquarters • Janitorial • Glass Cleaner • Restroom Cleaners • Floor Stripper • Floor Finish • Hand Soap • All Surface Cleaners

  8. Our Criteria for Product Selection • Biodegradable (where appropriate) • Non-toxic to both humans and aquatic life • Do not contain petroleum or Petrochemical compounds • Have an acceptable VOC levels when diluted • Biobased

  9. Supply Store

  10. Lessons Learned: • Cost competitive • Biobased Products Work! • Get Senior Management Buy-In Early On • Use Solicitation Templates • Use Third Party Certification • Include Biobased Products/Sustainable Practices as a Selection Criteria • Outreach - Employees Prefer Biobased Products!

  11. ContactEd HogbergEnergy and Environmental ManagerOffice of Operations, USDA202-205-8923 Edward.Hogberg@usda.gov

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