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Cafeteria & Food Services
Includes the preparation and offering of food and beverage items, waste management, and the ongoing management of the cafeteria space.
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Custodial Services
Includes the cleaning and upkeep of a wide variety of space types, such as office spaces, cafeterias, bathroom, and fitness facilities.
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Fleet Maintenance
Includes routine servicing and maintenance of fleet vehicles, such as oil changes.
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Landscaping Services
Includes routine maintenance (e.g., mowing, fertilizing, watering), development of new sites (from design to execution), and/or the rehabilitation of existing space (e.g., tree removal, installation of irrigation systems).
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Laundry Services
Includes washing, drying, pressing, and/or dry cleaning of government-owned clothing, linens, and other items.
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Meeting & Conference Services
Includes all activities related to planning and executing meetings or conferences.
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Transportation Services
Includes full-truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) motor freight, household and office moving, small parcel shipping, and courier services.
Products
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Adhesive and Mastic Removers
Solvent products formulated for use in removing asbestos, carpet, and tile mastics as well as adhesive materials, including glue, tape, and gum, from various surface types.
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Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (58% biobased content)
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Heat Pumps, Air-Source
Electric air-source heat pumps, often used in moderate climates, use the difference between outdoor air temperatures and indoor air temperatures to cool and heat your home.
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HVAC and Mechanical- Energy Star
- SNAP
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, General Purpose
Cleaning products formulated specifically for use in cleaning carpets and upholstery, through a dry or wet process, found in locations such as houses, cars, and workplaces.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (54% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- Ecologo/UL 2795
- Green Seal GS-37
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations
website.
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, Spot Removers
Carpet and upholstery cleaners formulated for use in removing spots or stains in a small confined area.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (7% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- Ecologo/UL 2759
- Green Seal GS-37
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations website.
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Chillers
Chillers typically cool water, which is then circulated to provide comfort cooling throughout a building or other location. Chillers can be classified by compressor type, including centrifugal, recipr...
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HVAC and Mechanical -
Commercial Cold Storage Warehouses
Cold storage warehouses store meat, produce, dairy products, and other perishable goods. The majority of cold storage warehouses in the United States use ammonia as the refrigerant in a vapor compress...
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Appliances- SNAP
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Commercial Freezers
Commercial refrigerators and freezers are designed and tested with commercial operations in mind which requires them to keep food at specific temperatures in hot kitchen environments as well as subjec...
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Appliances- Energy Star
- SNAP
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Commercial Ice Makers
A factory-made assembly (not necessarily shipped in one package) consisting of a condensing unit and ice-making section operating as an integrated unit, with means for making and harvesting ice. It is...
Categories:
Appliances- Energy Star
- SNAP
- FEMP
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Commercial Refrigerators
An appliance designed to keep all refrigerated compartments at or above 32°F (±2°F).
Categories:
Appliances- Energy Star
- SNAP
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Fire Suppression and Explosion Protection
Fire suppression systems are used to extinguish or prevent the spread of fire in a building or vehicle. Explosion protection is used to protect all sorts of buildings and civil engineering infrastruct...
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Miscellaneous- SNAP
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Bathroom and Spa Cleaners
Products that are designed to clean and/or prevent deposits on surfaces found in bathrooms and spas including, but not necessarily limited to, bath tubs and spas, shower stalls, toilet bowls, shower d...
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (74% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- Ecologo/UL 2759
- Green Seal GS-37
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations website.
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Disposable Containers
Products designed to be used for temporary storage or transportation of materials including, but not limited to, food items.
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Cafeteria Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (72% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- BPI certified compostable
- (provided composting available)
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Disposable Cutlery
Hand-held, disposable utensils designed for one-time use in eating food.
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Cafeteria Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (48% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- BPI certified compostable
- (provided composting available)
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations website.
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Disposable Tableware
Products made from, or coated with, plastic resins and used in dining, such as drink ware and dishware, including but not limited to cups, plates, bowls, and serving platters, and that are designed fo...
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Cafeteria Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (72% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- BPI certified compostable
- (provided composting available)
- For additional information, please go to EPA’s Recommendations website.
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Glass Cleaners
Cleaning products designed specifically for use in cleaning glass surfaces, such as windows, mirrors, car windows, and computer monitors.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (49% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- Ecologo/UL 2759
- Green Seal GS-37
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations website.
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Hand Soaps and Cleaners
Products formulated for personal care use in removing a variety of different soils, greases, and similar substances from human hands with or without the use of water.
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Custodial Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (64% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- Ecologo/UL 2784
- Green Seal GS-41
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations website.
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Hoses
A hose conducts water through its tubing to a specific location using a nozzle, while a soaker hose is perforated tubing that gently irrigates gardens or planted areas. Recovered-content garden and so...
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Landscaping Supplies- CPG
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Household Cleaners, General Purpose
Products designed to clean multiple common household surfaces. This designated item does not include products that are formulated for use as disinfectants. Task-specific cleaning products, such as spo...
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Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (39% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations website.
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Multipurpose Cleaners
Products used to clean dirt, grease, and grime from a variety of items in both industrial and domestic settings, commonly referred to as all-purpose cleaners. This designated item does not include pro...
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Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (56% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- Ecologo/UL 2759
- Green Seal GS-37
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations website.
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Office Furniture Components
Materials used in office furniture manufacturing include polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in fabrics; plastic, which is integrated in components such as laminated work surfaces and arm rests; aluminum...
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Furniture and Fixtures- CPG
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Polyester
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Shipping and Packaging Supplies- CPG
- (50-85% recovered polyethylene terephthalate; including 50-80% postconsumer content)
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Polypropylene
Categories:
Shipping and Packaging Supplies- CPG
- (10-40% recovered polypropylene)
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Roofing Materials
A building's roof system and its finished roofing materials shield a structure's interior from natural elements. Roofing systems generally fall into two general categories: 1) high-sloped or "pitched"...
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Construction and Building Supplies- CPG
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
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Signage
Signs made from recovered materials are used for public roads and highways, as well as inside and outside of office buildings, museums, parks and other public places. EPA's designation pertains to pla...
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Building Finishes and Materials- CPG
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Steel
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Shipping and Packaging Supplies- CPG
- Steel - See EPA guidance at www.epa.gov/cpg
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Structural Fiberboard
Structural fiberboard is a panel made from wood, cane or paper fibers matted together which is used for sheathing, structural and insulating purposes. Examples include building board, insulating formb...
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Building Finishes and Materials- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- CPG
- (80-100% recovered wood waste, bagasse, and paper)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (94% minimum biobased content)
Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)
.- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Traffic Barricades
Traffic barricades can be used to redirect or restrict traffic in areas of highway construction or repair. They are typically made from wood, steel, plastic, fiberglass or a combination of these mater...
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Traffic Control- CPG
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Copier and Reprographic
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Office Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- CPG
- (30% postconsumer fiber)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Green Seal GS-07
- For additional information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations website.
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Aluminum
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- CPG
- (20-90% recovered aluminum; including 20-90% postconsumer content)
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Aluminum
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Building Finishes and Materials- CPG
- (25% postconsumer aluminum signs)
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Cellulose Loose-Fill and Spray-On
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (75% postconsumer paper)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (25% minimum biobased content)
Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)
.- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Cellulose Loose-Fill and Spray-On
Categories:
Furniture and Fixtures- CPG
- (75% postconsumer paper)
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Concrete
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- CPG
- (See EPA guidance at www.epa.gov/cpg)
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Fabric
Categories:
Furniture and Fixtures- CPG
- (100% postconsumer polyethylene terephthalate)
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Fiber
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- CPG
- (50-100% recovered fiber or fiber composite; including 50-100% postconsumer content)
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Fiberglass
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (20-25% recovered glass)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Fiberglass
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (100% recovered fiberglass)
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Foam-in-Place
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Construction and Building Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (5% recovered material)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (7% minimum biobased content)
Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)
.- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Furniture Structure
Categories:
Furniture and Fixtures- CPG
- (75-100% recovered aluminum)
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Garden Hose
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Landscaping Supplies- CPG
- (60-65% postconsumer rubber and/or plastic)
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Glass Fiber Reinforced
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (6% recovered material)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Paperboard
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- CPG
- (100% postconsumer paper)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Particleboard/Fiberboard Component
Categories:
Furniture and Fixtures- CPG
- (100% recovered agricultural fiber)
- (80-100% recovered wood or wood composite)
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Perlite Composite Board
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- CPG
- (23% postconsumer paper)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Phenolic Rigid Foam
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (5% recovered material)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Plastic
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- CPG
- (80-100% recovered plastic signs; including 80-100% postconsumer content)
- (80-100% recovered plastic sign posts/supports; including 80-100% postconsumer content)
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Plastic
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (100% recovered plastic; including 80-100% postconsumer content)
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Plastic Furniture Component
Categories:
Furniture and Fixtures- CPG
- (95% recovered high density polyethylene; including 70-75% postconsumer content)
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Plastic Insulating Foam for Residential and Commercial Construction
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- Energy Star
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (7% minimum biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Plastic, Non-Woven Batt
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (100% recovered and/or postconsumer plastics)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (25% minimum biobased content)
Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)
.- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Plastic/Composites
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- CPG
- (100% postconsumer plastic or plastic/rubber composite)
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Polyester Carpet Face Fiber
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (7% minimum biobased content)
- CPG
- (25-100% recovered polyethylene terephthalate; including 25-100% postconsumer content)
Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)
.- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- GECA Floor Coverings
- NSF 140
- CRI Green Label Plus Program
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Global Recycled Standard
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Remanufactured or Refurbished Furniture
Categories:
Furniture and Fixtures- CPG
- (25-75% recovered material; including 25-75% postconsumer content)
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Rigid Foam
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (9% recovered material)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Rock Wool
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (75% recovered slag)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Rubber
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- CPG
- (100% recovered rubber; including 12-100% postconsumer content)
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Steel
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- CPG
- (See EPA guidance at www.epa.gov/cpg)
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Steel
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- CPG
- (See EPA guidance at www.epa.gov/cpg)
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Steel
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (See EPA guidance at www.epa.gov/cpg)
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Structural Wall Panels
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (94% minimum biobased content)
- CPG
- (80-100% recovered wood waste, bagasse, and paper)
Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)
.- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Wood/Composites
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- CPG
- (100% recovered wood/plastic composite)
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Adhesives
Adhesive is any substance that is used to bond one surface to another surface by attachment. Adhesives include adhesive bonding primers, adhesive primers, adhesive primers for plastics, and any other ...
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- SNAP
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- CRI Green Label Plus Program
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Ecologo/UL 2762
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for preferences within these standards.
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Manual-Grade Strapping
Strapping is used in transport packaging to hold products in place on pallets or in other methods of commercial, bulk shipment to prevent tampering and pilferage during shipping. EPA's designation is ...
Categories:
Shipping and Packaging Supplies- CPG
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Floor Cleaners and Protectors
Cleaning solutions for either direct application or use in floor scrubbers for wood, vinyl, tile, or similar hard surface floors.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (77% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- Ecologo/UL 2777
- Green Seal GS-40
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations website.
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Soaker Hose
Categories:
Landscaping Supplies- CPG
- (60-70% postconsumer rubber and/or plastic)
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Flooring: Hard Surface
Products, other than carpet products, that are designed for use as the top layer on a floor. Examples are bamboo, hardwood, and cork tiles.
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (91% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- GreenCircle Certified Environmental Facts for Flooring Products
- NSF/ANSI 332
- TCNA: ANSI A138.1/Green Squared
- GECA Floor Coverings
- FloorScore
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Paint
Reprocessed paint is postconsumer latex paint that has been sorted by a variety of characteristics including type (i.e., interior or exterior), light and dark colors, and finish (e.g., high-gloss or f...
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- CPG
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
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Consolidated Latex Paint
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- CPG
- (100% postconsumer content)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (20% minimum biobased content)
Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)
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Reprocessed Latex Paint -- Dark Colors
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- CPG
- (50 - 99% recovered material, including 50 - 99% postconsumer material)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (20% minimum biobased content)
Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)
.- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- Eco Choice Aotearoa (formerly Environmental Choice New Zealand): Paints
- Green Seal 11
- MPI Extreme Green
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Reprocessed Latex Paint -- White, Off-White, and Pastel Colors
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- CPG
- (20% minimum biobased content)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (20% postconsumer material)
Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)
.- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- Eco Choice Aotearoa (formerly Environmental Choice New Zealand): Paints
- Green Seal 11
- MPI Extreme Green
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Interior Paints and Coatings -- Latex
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- CPG
- (See Reprocessed latex paint listings for recycled content recommendations)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (20% minimum biobased content)
Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)
.- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- Eco Choice Aotearoa (formerly Environmental Choice New Zealand): Paints
- Green Seal 11
- MPI Extreme Green
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Interior Paints and Coatings -- Water-borne Alkyd
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (20% minimum biobased content)
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Interior Paints and Coatings -- Oil-Based
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (67% minimum biobased content)
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Interior Paints and Coatings -- Solvent-borne Alkyd
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (67% minimum biobased content)
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Bathroom Tissues
Sanitary tissue products include bathroom and facial tissue, paper towels, napkins and general-purpose industrial wipes. They are generally sold in rolls or sheets and are used in personal care, food ...
Categories:
Custodial Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- CPG
(20-100% recovered fiber; including 20-60% postconsumer fiber)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Ecologo/UL 175
- Green Seal GS-01
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations website.
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Paper Towels
A paper towel is a disposable, absorbent towel made from paper that can be used for drying hands, wiping windows and other surfaces, dusting, and cleaning up spills.
Categories:
Cafeteria Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- CPG
(40-100% recovered fiber; including 40-60% postconsumer fiber)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Green Seal GS-01
- Ecologo/UL 175
- For additional information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations website.
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Plastic Trash Bags
Plastic trash bags, also called trash can liners, are widely available with recovered material content including HDPE, LDPE and LLDPE. The amount of recovered materials used in the manufacturing proce...
Categories:
Custodial Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- CPG
(10-100% postconsumer plastic)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (22% minimum biobased content)
Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)
.- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- For trash bags 24" x 33" or smaller:
- Ecologo/UL 126
- (≥ 20% post-consumer recycled content)
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
- Looking for compostable bags? See Bags & Liners for Compostable Organic Materials.
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Plastic
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- CPG
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (90-100% recovered plastic)
Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)
.- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- GreenCircle Certified Environmental Facts for Flooring Products
- NSF/ANSI 332
- TCNA: ANSI A138.1/Green Squared
- GECA Floor Coverings
- FloorScore
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Rubber
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- CPG
- (90-100% postconsumer rubber)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)
.- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- GreenCircle Certified Environmental Facts for Flooring Products
- NSF/ANSI 332
- TCNA: ANSI A138.1/Green Squared
- GECA Floor Coverings
- FloorScore
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Appliance Cleaners
Appliance cleaners are products designed to remove built-on grease or dirt on household and commercial appliances.
Categories:
Cafeteria Supplies- Safer Choice
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Medical Instrument Cleaners
<span id="docs-internal-guid-daf6e268-7fff-d10f-2977-cf852812fbda"><span>A cleaning solution used for medical instruments.</span></span>
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Safer Choice
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Kitchen/Countertop Cleaners
Anti-microbial products designed to clean the kitchen surfaces and countertops.
Categories:
Cafeteria Supplies- Safer Choice
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Nylon
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (7% minimum biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- GECA Floor Coverings
- NSF 140
- CRI Green Label Plus Program
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Global Recycled Standard
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Ceiling Tiles
Tile made in various sizes and textures from soft, usually fibrous, sound-absorbing material, as wood, cork, or metal, and typically applied to ceilings or walls.
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (37% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- VOC Green Certification Program
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for preferences within these standards.
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Furniture
Office furniture includes seating, desks, storage units, file cabinets, tables and systems furniture (or "cubicles") used in virtually all federal offices. Most office furniture is made of wood or ste...
Categories:
Furniture and Fixtures- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- CPG
- (see Office Furniture Components)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- ANSI/BIFMA e3
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- GECA Furniture, Fittings, and Foam
- International Living Futures Institute: Living Product Challenge
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare
- Global Recycled Standard
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Wallboard/Gypsum Board/Drywall
A type of board made from plaster, wood pulp, or other material, used especially to form the interior walls of houses.
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
An electric vehicle charging station, also called EV charging station, electric recharging point, charging point, charge point and EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment), is an element in an infrast...
Categories:
Transportation and Automotive- Energy Star
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Commercial Dishwasher Detergent
Categories:
Cafeteria Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- Ecologo/UL 2759
- Green Seal GS-53
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations website.
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Exterior Paint and Coatings
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(83% biobased content)
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Bags & Liners for Compostable Organic Materials
Includes food scrap bags, can liners for food waste, and drawstring food waste bags
Categories:
Cafeteria Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (22% minimum biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- BPI certified compostable
- Looking for other bags? See Plastic Trash Bags.