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Procuring Environmentally Preferable Products

Procuring Environmentally Preferable Products. New Requirements For South Dakota State Agencies and Institutions. Legal Authority. SDCL 5-18A-38 requires state agencies and institutions to purchase environmentally preferable products whenever practicable.

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Procuring Environmentally Preferable Products

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  1. Procuring Environmentally Preferable Products New Requirements For South Dakota State Agencies and Institutions

  2. Legal Authority • SDCL 5-18A-38 requires state agencies and institutions to purchase environmentally preferable products whenever practicable. • Requires BOA to adopt rules regarding specifications and requirements. • Rules (ARSD 10:02:05:01 to 10:02:05:15 inclusive) were adopted on October 26, approved by the interim rules committee on November 17, and took effect on December 7, 2010

  3. Product Categories Covered • Paper Products and Printing • Cleaning and Maintenance Products (excluding equipment) • Energy Consuming Products (electricity for the most part at this time) • Water Consuming Products

  4. Why Go Green? • Reduce amount of paper used • Reuse the paper we recycle • Reduce health and safety risks to workers using toxic cleaning and maintenance products. • One in three cleaning products contain harmful ingredients that cause various health issues to custodial workers, other employees and students • Reduce energy consumption • Consider total cost of ownership in making purchase decisions • Reduce water consumption

  5. Certification Standards and Requirements • Green Seal • Ecologo • Energy Star • WaterSense • EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (Paper) • EPA Designed for the Environment • USDA Biopreferred

  6. Green Seal • Applicable Green Seal standards listed in ARSD 10:02:05:04 • To be considered “Green Seal Certified”, a product must meet the criteria as listed in the rule. • Cannot meet a previous Green Seal Standard that is not listed or has been updated and listed in the rule. • Only the Green Seal standards listed in the rule apply to meeting the requirement.

  7. Tissue Paper CFLs Printing/Writing Paper Household Cleaning Products Paper Towels/Napkins Coated Printing Paper Paints and Coatings Occupancy Sensors Newsprint Reusable Utility Bags Paper Products Used for Food Preparation Food Service Packaging Institutional Cleaning Products Institutional Floor Care Products Institutional Hand Cleaners Household Soaps, Cleansers and Shower Products Products Covered by Green Seal Certification

  8. Heating/Cooling Systems Hot Water Tanks Hot Water Heating Boiler Harmonic Cancellation Transformers Water Conserving Products Office Machines Paint and Varnish Removers Printing and Writing Papers Uncoated Mechanical Printing Paper Business Forms and Other Converted Paper Products Envelopes Toilet Tissue Facial Tissue Table Napkins Kitchen Towels Hand Towels Compostable Paper Bags Personal Care Products Institutional Hand Cleaners Laundry Detergents/Fabric Softeners Laundry Bleach Cleaning and Degreasing Compounds – Biologically Based Biological Digestion Additives De-icing Chemicals for Airport Runways Food Containers Hardsurface Cleaners Floor Care Products Carpet/Upholstery Cleaners Urinal Blocks Disinfectants/Disinfectant Cleaners Instant Hand Antiseptic Products Products Covered by Ecologo Certification

  9. Heating/Cooling Systems Hot Water Tanks Hot Water Heating Boiler Harmonic Cancellation Transformers Water Conserving Products Office Machines Paint and Varnish Removers Printing and Writing Papers Uncoated Mechanical Printing Paper Business Forms and Other Converted Paper Products Envelopes Toilet Tissue Facial Tissue Table Napkins Kitchen Towels Hand Towels Compostable Paper Bags Personal Care Products Institutional Hand Cleaners Laundry Detergents/Fabric Softeners Laundry Bleach Cleaning and Degreasing Compounds – Biologically Based Biological Digestion Additives De-icing Chemicals for Airport Runways Food Containers Hardsurface Cleaners Floor Care Products Carpet/Upholstery Cleaners Urinal Blocks Disinfectants/Disinfectant Cleaners Instant Hand Antiseptic Products Products Covered by Ecologo Certification

  10. Battery Charging Systems Clothes Washers Dehumidifers Dishwashers Residential Refrigerators/Freezers Room Air Conditioners Room Air Cleaners Water Coolers Boilers Residential Ceiling Fans Residential Air Source Heat Pumps and Central AC Furnaces Geothermal Heat Pumps Light Commercial HVAC Programmable Thermostats Residential Ventilation Fans Telephony Digital to Analog Converter Boxes Single Voltage External AC-DC and AC-AC Power Supplies Audio/Video Set-top Boxes Televisions Computers Imaging Equipment Computer Servers Displays CFLs Decorative Light Strings Residential Light Fixtures Solid State Luminaires Commercial Diswashers Commercial Ovens Commercial Fryers Commercial Steam Cookers Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinets Commercial Griddles Commercial Ice Machines Refrigerators and Freezers Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines Products Qualified Under Energy Star

  11. Lavatory Faucets Tank Type Toilets Flushing Urinals Showerheads Products Qualified Under WaterSense

  12. Reprographic Offset Tablet Forms Bond Envelope Cotton Fiber Text and Cover Supercalendered Machine Finished Groundwood Papeteries Check Safety Coated Carbonless File Folders Dyed Filing Products Index and Card Stock Pressboard Tags and Tickets Newsprint Products Covered by EPA CPG for Paper • Printing and Writing Papers

  13. Commercial Sanitary Tissue Products Bathroom Tissue Paper Towels Paper Napkins Facial Tissue General Purpose Industrial Wipers Products Covered by EPA CPG for Paper

  14. Paperboard and Packaging Products Corrugated Containers Solid Fiber Boxes Folding Cartons Industrial Paperboard Miscellaneous (chipboard pad backings, book covers, covered binders, mailing tubes, game boards and puzzles) Padded Mailers Carrierboard Brown Papers Products Covered by EPA CPG for Paper

  15. Miscellaneous Paper Products Tray Liners Products Covered by EPA CPG for Paper

  16. Purchasing Paper Products and Printing • All paper products including paper used in state printing projects shall meet one of the following criteria: • Green Seal Certified • EcoLogo Certified • Meets or exceeds the minimum requirements for recycled content as published in the EPA CPG for Paper, 2007. • State printing projects shall include the statement “Printed on Recycled Paper” unless a waiver has been granted allowing the use of virgin paper stock.

  17. Purchasing Cleaning and Maintenance Products • All cleaning and maintenance products shall meet one of the following criteria: • Green Seal Certified • EcoLogo Certified • EPA Designed for the Environment Designation • Biobased Using ASTM Method D6866 or included in the USDA BioPreferred Catalog • Certified as meeting any of the above criteria through independent third party testing (if approved).

  18. Purchasing Cleaning and Maintenance Products • All cleaning and maintenance products shall meet one of the following criteria: • Green Seal Certified • EcoLogo Certified • EPA Designed for the Environment Designation • Biobased Using ASTM Method D6866 or included in the USDA BioPreferred Catalog • Certified as meeting any of the above criteria through independent third party testing (if approved). • EPA regulated (FIFRA) and registered disinfectants and sanitizers are exempt from the above criteria if necessary to protect public health.

  19. Purchasing Energy Consuming Products • All energy consuming products shall meet one of the following criteria: • Energy Star Qualified • Green Seal Certified • EcoLogo Certified • Energy consuming products included in a new construction or renovation project designed to meet high performance green building standards are compliant with this requirement.

  20. Purchasing Water Consuming Products • All water consuming products shall meet one of the following criteria: • WaterSense Qualified • EcoLogo Certified • Water consuming products included in a new construction or renovation project designed to meet high performance green building standards are compliant with this requirement.

  21. Waiver of Requirements to Purchase EP Products • Head of agency may submit written request to OPM • Justify use of virgin paper stock as alternative to recycled content paper • Agency’s facilities director must document reasons for purchasing alternate cleaning and maintenance products • Document that no energy efficient product is reasonably available that meets the agency’s needs or is cost effective over the life of the product, taking energy savings into account • Document that no water efficient product is reasonably available that meets the agency’s needs or is cost effective over the life of the product, taking water savings into account • Waiver request does not need to be submitted to OPM for project under control of the State Engineer • OPM shall waive the requirement if after reviewing sealed bids or proposals it is evident that no qualifying product is available.

  22. Resources to Assist Agencies • OPM will create a webpage with resources specific to meeting these requirements. • Links to: • Green Seal • Ecologo • EPA • Energy Star • Water Sense • DFE • CPG for Paper, 2007 • USDA BioPreferred Program • Lists of specific products available under each certification type • Form for requesting waiver of requirements • Links to other resources that might be helpful

  23. Questions? • Contact the OPM Purchasing Specialist for the product you are wanting to purchase.

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