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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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Electronic Equipment Leasing
Includes the supply, operations and maintenance, and disposal of electronic products, such as computers or imaging equipment.
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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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Pest Management
Includes the planning, development, operations, and maintenance for pest control and removal at federal facilities and on other properties.
Products
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Two-Cycle Engine Oils
Lubricants designed for use in 2-cycle engines to provide lubrication, decreased spark plug fouling, reduced deposit formation, and/or reduced engine wear.
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (34% biobased content)
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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- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (58% biobased content)
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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, shower doors, shower c...
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Cleaning Products- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (74% biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- Safer Choice
- Design for the Environment (DfE)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Green Seal GS-37
- EcoLogo/UL 2759
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Building Insulation
Insulation made from recovered materials is available for thermal insulating applications. The product is available in several forms including rolls, loose-fill and spray foam. Insulation also can inc...
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Construction Materials- CPG
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
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Carpet
Floor coverings composed of woven, tufted, or knitted fiber and a backing system.
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Building Finishes- CPG
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
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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 Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (54% biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Safer Choice
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Green Seal GS-37
- EcoLogo/UL 2759
- Ecologo/UL 2795
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s 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.
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Cleaning Products- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (7% biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Safer Choice
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Green Seal GS-37
- EcoLogo/UL 2759
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Chain and Cable Lubricants
Products designed to provide lubrication in such applications as bar and roller chains, sprockets, and wire ropes and cables. Products may also prevent rust and corrosion in these applications.
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Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (77% biobased content)
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Composite Panels
Engineered products designed for use in structural walls, curtain walls, floors and flat roofs in commercial buildings.
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Building Finishes- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
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Compost
Decayed organic material used as a plant fertilizer.
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Landscaping Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- CPG
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Bedding/Bed Linens (excluding Cotton, Wool, Linen, and Silk)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (12% biobased content)
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Biobased
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (89% biobased content)
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Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids
Products that are designed to provide a lubricating barrier between the composite surface materials (e.g., concrete or asphalt) and the container (e.g., wood or metal forms, truck beds, roller surface...
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Roadway Construction- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (87% biobased content)
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Diesel Fuel Additives
(1) Any substance, other than one composed solely of carbon and/or hydrogen, that is intentionally added to diesel fuel (including any added to a motor vehicle's fuel system) and that is not intention...
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Vehicles and Vehicle Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (90% biobased content)
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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.
Categories:
Cafeteria Products- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (72% biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- BPI certified compostable
- (provided composting available)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Disposable Cutlery
Hand-held, disposable utensils designed for one-time use in eating food.
Categories:
Cafeteria Products- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (48% biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- BPI certified compostable
- (provided composting available)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s 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...
Categories:
Cafeteria Products- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (72% biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- BPI certified compostable
- (provided composting available)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Semi-Durable Films
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Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (45% biobased content)
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Dust Suppressants
Products formulated to reduce or eliminate the spread of dust associated with gravel roads, dirt parking lots, or similar sources of dust, including products used in equivalent indoor applications.
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Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (85% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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Fertilizers
Products formulated or processed to provide nutrients for plant growth and/or beneficial bacteria to convert nutrients into plant usable forms. Biobased fertilizers, which are likely to consist mostly...
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Landscaping Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(50% biobased content)
- CPG
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Firearm Cleaners, Lubricants, and Protectants (CLP)
Lubricants that are designed for use in firearms to reduce the friction and wear between the moving parts of a firearm, and to keep the weapon clean and prevent the formation of deposits that could ca...
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (32% biobased content)
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Floor Strippers
Products that are formulated to loosen waxes, resins, or varnishes from floor surfaces. They can be in either liquid or gel form, and may also be used with or without mechanical assistance.
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Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (78% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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Fluid-Filled Transformers
Electric power transformers that are designed to utilize a synthetic ester-based dielectric (non-conducting) fluid to provide insulating and cooling properties. Electric power transformers that are de...
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Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
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Food Cleaners
Anti-microbial products designed to clean the outer layer of various food products, such as fruit, vegetables, and meats.
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Cafeteria Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (53% biobased content)
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Forming Lubricants
Products designed to provide lubrication during metalworking applications that are performed under extreme pressure. Such metalworking applications include tube bending, stretch forming, press braking...
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Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (68% biobased content)
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Gear Lubricants
Products, such as greases or oils, that are designed to reduce friction when applied to a toothed machine part (such as a wheel or cylinder) that meshes with another toothed part to transmit motion or...
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Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- CPG
(25% re-refined oil in the basestock)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (58% biobased content)
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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.
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Cleaning Products- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (49% biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- Safer Choice
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Green Seal GS-37
- EcoLogo/UL 2759
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Graffiti and Grease Removers
Industrial solvent products formulated to remove automotive, industrial, or kitchen soils and oils, including grease, paint, and other coatings, from hard surfaces.
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Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (34% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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Food Grade
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (42% biobased content)
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General
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (49% biobased content)
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Multipurpose
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (72% biobased content)
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Rail Track
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (30% biobased content)
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Truck
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (71% biobased content)
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Greases, Truck
Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners. Lubricants that are designed for use on the fifth wheel of tractor...
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Vehicles and Vehicle Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (71% biobased content)
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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.
- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (64% biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Safer Choice
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Green Seal GS-41
- EcoLogo/UL 2784
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Hand Sanitizers
Products formulated for personal care use in removing bacteria from human hands with or without the use of water.
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Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (73% biobased content)
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Heat Transfer Fluids
Products with high thermal capacities used to facilitate the transfer of heat from one location to another, including coolants or refrigerants for use in HVAC applications, internal combustion engines...
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Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (89% biobased content)
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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- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (39% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
- Design for the Environment (DfE)
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Mobile Equipment
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Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- CPG
- (25% re-refined oil in the basestock)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (44% biobased content)
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Stationary Equipment
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (44% biobased content)
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Industrial Cleaners
Products used to remove contaminants, such as adhesives, inks, paint, dirt, soil, and grease, from parts, products, tools, machinery, equipment, vessels, floors, walls, and other production-related wo...
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Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (41% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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Ink Removers and Cleaners
Chemical products designed to remove ink, haze, glaze, and other residual ink contaminants from the surfaces of equipment, such as rollers, used in the textile and printing industries.
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Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (79% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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Laundry Products, General Purpose
Products that are designed to clean, condition, or otherwise affect the quality of the laundered material. These are laundry products used for regular cleaning activities.
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Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- Safer Choice
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Laundry Products, Pretreatment/Spot Removers
Products that are designed to clean, condition, or otherwise affect the quality of the laundered material. These are laundry products specifically used to pretreat laundry to assist in the removal of ...
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (46% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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Membrane Concrete Sealers
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Construction Materials- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (11% biobased content)
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General Purpose Soluble, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetics Oils
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (57% biobased content)
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High Performance Soluble, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetics Oils
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (40% biobased content)
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Straight Oils
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (66% biobased content)
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Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluid
Hydraulic fluids formulated for general use in nonstationary equipment, such as tractors, end loaders, or backhoes.
Categories:
Vehicles and Vehicle Products- CPG
- (25% re-refined oil in the basestock)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (44% biobased content)
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Mulch
Products designed to provide a protective covering placed over the soil, primarily to keep down weeds and to improve the appearance of landscaping. Compost is the aerobically decomposed remnants of or...
Categories:
Landscaping Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (95% biobased content)
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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. This designated item does not include products that are formulated for use as disinfect...
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (56% biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Safer Choice
- Design for the Environment (DfE)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Green Seal GS-37
- EcoLogo/UL 2759
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Multipurpose Lubricants
Products designed to provide lubrication under a variety of conditions and in a variety of industrial settings to prevent friction or rust. Greases, which are lubricants composed of oils thickened to ...
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (88% biobased content)
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Non-Durable
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (85% biobased content)
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Penetrating Liquids
Categories:
Construction Materials- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (79% biobased content)
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Penetrating Lubricants
Products formulated to provide light lubrication and corrosion resistance in close tolerant internal and external applications including frozen nuts and bolts, power tools, gears, valves, chains, and ...
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (68% biobased content)
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Playground Surfaces
Playground surfaces are made of rubber or plastic.
Categories:
Park and Recreation- CPG
(90-100% postconsumer rubber or plastic)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (22% minimum biobased content)
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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"...
Categories:
Construction Materials- CPG
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
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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...
- Statutory Requirements
- CPG
- (80-100% recovered wood waste, bagasse, and paper)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (94% minimum biobased content)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Turbine Drip Oils
Products that are lubricants for use in drip lubrication systems for water well line shaft bearings, water turbine bearings for irrigation pumps, and other turbine bearing applications.
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (87% biobased content)
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Water Tank Coatings
Coatings formulated for use in potable water storage systems.
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (59% biobased content)
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File Folders, Manila and Colored
- CPG
- (30% postconsumer fiber)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
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Acoustical
Categories:
Building Finishes- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (37% minimum biobased content)
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Blends
Categories:
Building Finishes- CPG
- (100% postconsumer rubber/plastic composite)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (23% minimum biobased content)
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Cellulose Loose-Fill and Spray-On
Categories:
Construction Materials- Statutory Requirements
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (75% postconsumer paper)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Fertilizer from Recovered Organic Materials
Categories:
Landscaping Products- CPG
- (100% recovered organic materials)
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Fiberglass
Categories:
Construction Materials- Statutory Requirements
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (20-25% recovered glass)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Foam-in-Place
Categories:
Construction Materials- Statutory Requirements
- Energy Star
- (5% recovered material)
- CPG
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Glass Fiber Reinforced
Categories:
Construction Materials- Statutory Requirements
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (6% recovered material)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Interior Panels
Categories:
Building Finishes- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (55% minimum biobased content)
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Perlite Composite Board
Categories:
Construction Materials- Statutory Requirements
- CPG
- (23% postconsumer paper)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Phenolic Rigid Foam
Categories:
Construction Materials- Statutory Requirements
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (5% recovered material)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Plastic
Categories:
Building Finishes- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- CPG
- (90-100% recovered plastic)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- NSF/ANSI 332
- GECA Floor Coverings
- TCNA: ANSI A138.1/Green Squared
- If the above are not available:
- International Living Future Institute: Living Product Challenge
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- International Living Future Institute: Declare
- FloorScore
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Global Recycled Standard
- Specification
Indoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Plastic
Categories:
Building Finishes- CPG
- 100% recovered plastic; including 10-100% postconsumer content
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (23% minimum biobased content)
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Plastic Insulating Foam for Residential and Commercial Construction
Categories:
Construction Materials- Statutory Requirements
- Energy Star
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (7% minimum biobased content)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Plastic Lumber
Categories:
Building Finishes- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (23% minimum biobased content)
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Plastic, Non-Woven Batt
Categories:
Construction Materials- Statutory Requirements
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (100% recovered and/or postconsumer plastics)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Polyester Carpet Face Fiber
Categories:
Building Finishes- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (7% minimum biobased content)
- CPG
- (25-100% recovered polyethylene terephthalate; including 25-100% postconsumer content)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- GECA Floor Coverings
- NSF 140
- If the above are not available:
- Environmental Choice New Zealand: Carpets
- International Living Future Institute: Living Product Challenge
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- International Living Future Institute: Declare
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Global Recycled Standard
- CRI Green Label PlusTM Program1*
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Rigid Foam
Categories:
Construction Materials- Statutory Requirements
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (9% recovered material)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Rock Wool
Categories:
Construction Materials- Statutory Requirements
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (75% recovered slag)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Rubber
Categories:
Building Finishes- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- CPG
- (90-100% postconsumer rubber)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- NSF/ANSI 332
- GECA Floor Coverings
- TCNA: ANSI A138.1/Green Squared
- If the above are not available:
- International Living Future Institute: Living Product Challenge
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- International Living Future Institute: Declare
- FloorScore
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Global Recycled Standard
- Specification
Indoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Rubber
Categories:
Building Finishes- CPG
- (85-100% recovered rubber; including 75-100% postconsumer content)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (23% minimum biobased content)
-
Structural Interior Panels
Categories:
Building Finishes- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (89% minimum biobased content)
-
Structural Wall Panels
Categories:
Building Finishes- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (94% minimum biobased content)
- CPG
- (80-100% recovered wood waste, bagasse, and paper)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-federal, multi-attribute standards and ecolabels
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Synthetic Ester-Based
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (66% biobased content)
-
Vegetable Oil-Based
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (95% biobased content)
-
Woven, Tufted, or Knitted Fiber and a Backing System
Categories:
Building Finishes- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (7% minimum biobased content)
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
-
Yard Trimmings, Food Waste, Manure, Biosolids, or Other Recovered Organic Materials
Categories:
Landscaping Products- CPG
- (100% recovered organic materials)
-
Hydraulic Fluids
Fluids formulated for use in stationary hydraulic equipment systems that have various mechanical parts, such as cylinders, pumps, valves, pistons, and gears, that are used for the transmission of powe...
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- CPG
-
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:
Miscellaneous- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- SNAP
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- EcoLogo/UL 2762
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Bedding
Bedding is that group of woven cloth products used as coverings on a bed. Bedding includes products such as blankets, bedspreads, comforters, and quilts.
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
-
Corrosion Preventatives
Products designed to prevent the deterioration (corrosion) of metals.
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (54% biobased content)
-
De-Icers, General Purpose
Chemical products (e.g., salt, fluids) that are designed to aid in the removal of snow and/or ice, and/or in the prevention of the buildup of snow and/or ice, in general use applications by lowering t...
Categories:
Miscellaneous- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (93% biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Safer Choice
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Clear Roads
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Expanded Polystyrene Foam Recycling Products
Products formulated to dissolve EPS foam to reduce the volume of recycled or discarded EPS items.
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (90% biobased content)
-
Films
Products that are used in packaging, wrappings, linings, and other similar applications. These include films that are intended for single use for short-term storage or protection before being discarde...
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
-
Lip Care Products
Personal care products formulated to replenish the moisture and/or prevent drying of the lips.
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (82% biobased content)
-
Parts Wash Solution
Products that are designed to clean parts in manual or automatic cleaning systems. Such systems include, but are not limited to, soak vats and tanks, cabinet washers, and ultrasonic cleaners.
Categories:
Miscellaneous- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (65% biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- Safer Choice
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Green Seal - 34
- Ecologo/UL 2792
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Sorbents
Materials formulated for use in the cleanup and bioremediation of oil and chemical spills, the disposal of liquid materials, or the prevention of leakage or leaching in maintenance applications, shop ...
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- CPG
-
Topical Pain Relief Products
Products that can be balms, creams and other topical treatments used for the relief of muscle, joint, headache, and nerve pain, as well as sprains, bruises, swelling, and other aches.
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (91% biobased content)
-
Wood and Concrete Sealers
Products that are penetrating liquids formulated to protect wood and/or concrete, including masonry and fiber cement siding, from damage caused by insects, moisture, and decaying fungi and to make sur...
Categories:
Construction Materials- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
-
Greases
Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners and designed for general use.
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
-
Metalworking Fluids
Fluids that are designed to provide cooling, lubrication, corrosion prevention, and reduced wear on the contact parts of machinery used for metalworking operations such as cutting, drilling, grinding,...
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
-
Slide Way Lubricants
Products used to provide lubrication and eliminate stick-slip and table chatter by reducing friction between mating surfaces, or slides, found in machine tools.
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (74% biobased content)
-
Animal Repellents
Products used to aid in deterring animals that cause destruction to plants and/or property.
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (79% biobased content)
-
Bioremediation Materials
Dry or liquid solutions (including those containing bacteria or other microbes but not including sorbent materials) used to clean oil, fuel, and other hazardous spill sites.
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (86% minimum biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Cuts, Burns, and Abrasions Ointments
Products designed to aid in the healing and sanitizing of scratches, cuts, bruises, abrasions, sun damaged skin, tattoos, rashes and other skin conditions.
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (84% biobased content)
-
Drain Maintainers
A product designed to liquefy solids, break down grease, and dissolve organic waste from drains. Some drain maintainer products contain non-pathogenic bacteria to aid the break down process.
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- Safer Choice
-
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 Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (77% biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Safer Choice
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Green Seal GS-40
- EcoLogo/UL 2777
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Dishwashing Products
Soaps and detergents used for cleaning and clean rinsing of tableware in either hand washing or dishwashing.
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (58% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Oven & Grill Cleaners
Liquid or gel cleaning agents used on high temperature cooking surfaces such as barbeques, smokers, grills, stoves, and ovens to soften and loosen charred food, grease, and residue.
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (66% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Air Fresheners and Deodorizers
Products used to alleviate the experience of unpleasant odors by chemical neutralization, absorption, anesthetization, or masking.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (97% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Asphalt and Tar Removers
Cleaning agents designed to remove asphalt or tar from equipment, roads, or other surfaces.
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (80% biobased content)
-
Asphalt Restorers
Products designed to seal, protect, or restore poured asphalt and concrete surfaces.
Categories:
Roadway Construction- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (68% biobased content)
-
Blast Media
Abrasive materials, such as coal slag, smelter slags, mineral abrasives, metallic abrasives, and synthetic abrasives, that are used to clean or texturize a material. Sand is the most commonly used bla...
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (94% biobased content)
-
Candles and Wax Melts
Products composed of a solid mass and either an embedded wick that is burned to provide light or aroma, or that are wickless and melt when heated to produce an aroma.
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (88% biobased content)
-
Electronic Components Cleaners
Products that are designed to wash or remove dirt or extraneous matter from electronic parts, devices, circuits, or systems.
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (91% biobased content)
- SNAP
-
Floor Coverings (Non-Carpet)
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- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (91% biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- GECA Floor Coverings
- GreenCircle Certified Environmental Facts for Flooring Products
- NSF/ANSI 332
- TCNA: ANSI A138.1/Green Squared
- If the above are not available:
- International Living Future Institute: Living Product Challenge
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- International Living Future Institute: Declare
- FloorScore
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Global Recycled Standard
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Furniture Cleaners and Protectors
Products designed to clean and provide protection to the surfaces of household furniture other than the upholstery.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (71% biobased content)
-
Packing and Insulating Materials
Pre-formed and molded materials that are used to hold package contents in place during shipping or for insulating and sound proofing applications.
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (74% biobased content)
-
Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants
Lubricants designed specifically for pneumatic equipment, including air compressors, vacuum pumps, in-line lubricators, rock drills, jackhammers, etc.
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (67% biobased content)
-
Wood and Concrete Stains
Wood and concrete stains are products that are designed to be applied as a finish for concrete and wood surfaces and that contain dyes or pigments to change the color without concealing the grain patt...
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (39% biobased content)
-
Specialty Inks
Inks are liquid or powdered materials that are available in several colors and that are used to create the visual image on a substrate when writing, printing, and copying. Inks used by printers to add...
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (66% biobased content)
-
Sheetfed Inks
Inks are liquid or powdered materials that are available in several colors and that are used to create the visual image on a substrate when writing, printing, and copying.
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
-
Color
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (67% biobased content)
- SNAP
-
Black
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (49% biobased content)
- SNAP
-
Toner Ink
Inks are liquid or powdered materials that are available in several colors and that are used to create the visual image on a substrate when writing, printing, and copying. Inks that are a powdered che...
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
-
Print Speed <25 ppm
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (34% biobased content)
-
Print Speed >25 ppm
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (20% biobased content)
-
Bath Products
Personal hygiene products including bar soaps, liquids, or gels that are referred to as body washes, body shampoos, or cleansing lotions, but excluding products marketed as hand cleaners and/or hand s...
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (61% biobased content)
-
Foot Care Products
Products formulated to be used in the soothing or cleaning of feet.
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (83% biobased content)
-
Hair Care Products
Personal hygiene products specifically formulated for hair cleaning and treating applications.
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
-
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- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- CPG
-
Consolidated Latex Paint
Categories:
Building Finishes- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- CPG
- (100% postconsumer content)
-
Reprocessed Latex Paint -- Dark Colors
Categories:
Building Finishes- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- CPG
- (50 - 99% recovered material, including 50 - 99% postconsumer material)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- GECA Paints & Coatings
- Green Seal 11
- Green Seal 43
- MPI Extreme Green
- If the above are not available:
- Environmental Choice New Zealand: Paints
- International Living Future Institute: Living Product Challenge
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- International Living Future Institute: Declare
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Reprocessed Latex Paint -- White, Off-White, and Pastel Colors
Categories:
Building Finishes- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- CPG
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- (20% postconsumer material)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- GECA Paints & Coatings
- Green Seal 11
- Green Seal 43
- MPI Extreme Green
- If the above are not available:
- Environmental Choice New Zealand: Paints
- International Living Future Institute: Living Product Challenge
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- International Living Future Institute: Declare
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Compost Activators and Accelerators
Products in liquid or powder form designed to be applied to compost piles to aid in speeding up the composting process and to ensure successful compost that is ready for consumer use.
Categories:
Landscaping Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (95% biobased content)
-
Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners
Chemicals used in concrete etching as well as to remove petroleum-based soils, lubricants, paints, mastics, organic soils, rust, and dirt from concrete, asphalt, stone and other hard porous surfaces. ...
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (70% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Erosion Control Materials
Woven or non-woven fiber materials manufactured for use on construction, demolition, or other sites to prevent wind or water erosion of loose earth surfaces, which may be combined with seed and/or fer...
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (77% biobased content)
-
Shampoos
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (66% biobased content)
-
Conditioners
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (78% biobased content)
-
Interior Paints and Coatings -- Latex
Categories:
Building Finishes- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (20% minimum biobased content)
- CPG
- (See Reprocessed latex paint listings for recycled content recommendations)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- GECA Paints & Coatings
- Green Seal 11
- Green Seal 43
- MPI Extreme Green
- If the above are not available:
- Environmental Choice New Zealand: Paints
- International Living Future Institute: Living Product Challenge
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- International Living Future Institute: Declare
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Interior Paints and Coatings -- Water-borne Alkyd
Categories:
Building Finishes- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (20% minimum biobased content)
-
Interior Paints and Coatings -- Oil-Based
Categories:
Building Finishes- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (67% minimum biobased content)
-
Interior Paints and Coatings -- Solvent-borne Alkyd
Categories:
Building Finishes- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (67% minimum biobased content)
-
Thermal Shipping Containers
Insulated containers designed for shipping temperature-sensitive materials.
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
-
Durable
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (21% biobased content) (effective date deferred)
-
Non-durable
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (82% biobased content) (effective date deferred)
-
Bathroom Tissue
Sanitary tissue products include bathroom and facial tissue, paper towels, napkins and general-purpose industrial wipers. They are generally sold in rolls or sheets and are used in personal care, food...
- Statutory Requirements
- CPG
(20-100% recovered fiber; including 20-60% postconsumer fiber)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Green Seal GS-01
- EcoLogo/UL 175
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
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.
- Statutory Requirements
- CPG
(40-100% recovered fiber; including 40-60% postconsumer fiber)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Green Seal GS-01
- EcoLogo/UL 175
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
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...
- Statutory Requirements
- CPG
(10-100% postconsumer plastic)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (22% minimum biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- For trash bags 24" x 33" or smaller:
- EcoLogo/UL 126
- BPI certified compostable
- (≥ 20% post-consumer recycled content)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Bath Towels
Towels are woven cloth products used primarily for drying and wiping.
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
-
Bath Towels - Excluding Cotton, Wool, Linen and Silk
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (12% biobased content)
-
Plastic
Categories:
Building Finishes- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- CPG
- (90-100% recovered plastic)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- NSF/ANSI 332
- GECA Floor Coverings
- GreenCircle Certified Environmental Facts for Flooring Products
- TCNA: ANSI A138.1/Green Squared
- If the above are not available:
- International Living Future Institute: Living Product Challenge
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- International Living Future Institute: Declare
- FloorScore
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Global Recycled Standard
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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Rubber
Categories:
Building Finishes- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (90-100% postconsumer rubber)
- CPG
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- GECA Floor Coverings
- GreenCircle Certified Environmental Facts for Flooring Products
- NSF/ANSI 332
- TCNA: ANSI A138.1/Green Squared
- If the above are not available:
- International Living Future Institute: Living Product Challenge
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- International Living Future Institute: Declare
- FloorScore
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Global Recycled Standard
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Biobased Fertilizers
Categories:
Landscaping Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (71% biobased content)
-
Biobased Compost Materials
Categories:
Landscaping Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (95% biobased content)
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Agricultural Spray Adjuvants
Products mixed in the spray tank with the herbicide, pesticide, or fertilizer formulas that will improve the efficiency and the effectiveness of the chemicals, including sticking agents, wetting agent...
Categories:
Landscaping Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (50% biobased content)
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Animal Cleaning Products
Products designed to clean, condition, or remove substances from animal hair or other parts of an animal.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (57% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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Deodorants
Products that are designed for inhibiting or masking perspiration and other body odors and that are often combined with an antiperspirant.
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (73% biobased content)
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Dethatchers
Products used to remove non-decomposed plant material accumulated in grassy areas.
Categories:
Landscaping Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (87% biobased content)
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Fuel Conditioners
Products formulated to improve the performance and efficiency of engines by providing benefits such as removing accumulated deposits, increasing lubricity, removing moisture, increasing the cetane num...
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (64% biobased content)
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Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber Care Products
Products that help clean, nourish, protect, and restore leather, vinyl, and rubber surfaces, including cleaners, conditioners, protectants, polishes, waxes, etc.
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (55% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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Lotions and Moisturizers
Creams and oils used to soften and treat damaged skin.
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (59% biobased content)
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Shaving Products
Products designed for every step of the shaving process, including shaving creams, gels, soaps, lotions, and aftershave balms.
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (92% biobased content)
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Specialty Precision Cleaners and Solvents
Cleaners and solvents used in specialty applications. These materials may be used without a solvent, diluted with water, or in hand wiping applications.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (56% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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Sun Care Products
Products including sunscreens, sun blocks, and suntan lotions that are topical products that absorb or reflect the sun’s ultraviolet radiation to protect the skin.
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (53% biobased content)
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Wastewater Systems Coatings
Coatings that protect wastewater containment tanks, liners, roofing, flooring, joint caulking, manholes and related structures from corrosion. Protective coatings may cover the entire system or be use...
Categories:
Plumbing Systems- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (47% biobased content)
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Water Clarifying Agents
Products designed to clarify and improve the quality of water by reducing contaminants such as excess nitrites, nitrates, phosphates, ammonia, and built-up sludge from decaying waste and other organic...
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (92% biobased content)
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Laundry Detergents
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (34% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Bleach
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (34% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Fabric Softeners
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (34% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Copier Paper
A lightweight paper used for photocopying.
Categories:
Paper Office Products- CPG
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- This meets and exceeds the CPG minimum content of 30% postconsumer fiber.
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Countertops
Categories:
Building Finishes- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (89% biobased content)
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Aircraft Cleaners
Aircraft and boat cleaners are products designed to remove built-on grease, oil, dirt, pollution, insect residue, or impact soils on both interior and exterior of aircraft and/or boats.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (48% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Boat/RV Cleaners
RV and boat cleaners are products designed to remove built-on grease, oil, dirt, pollution, insect reside, or impact soils on both interior and exterior of RVs and/or boats.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (38% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Automotive Care Products
Products such as waxes, buffing compounds, polishes, degreasers, soaps, wheel and tire cleaners, leather care products, interior cleaners, and fragrances that are formulated for cleaning and protectin...
Categories:
Vehicles and Vehicle Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (75% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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Gasoline Fuel Additives
Chemical agents added to gasoline to increase octane levels, improve lubricity, and provide engine cleaning properties to gasoline-fired engines.
Categories:
Vehicles and Vehicle Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (92% biobased content)
-
Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers
Products that are designed to clean and remove grease, oil, dirt, stains, soils, and rust from metal surfaces through chemical action.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
-
Corrosion Removers
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (71% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Stainless Steel Cleaners
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (75% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Other Metal Cleaners
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (56% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
- SNAP
-
Microbial Cleaning Products
Cleaning agents that use microscopic organisms to treat or eliminate waste materials within drains, plumbing fixtures, sewage systems, or wastewater treatment systems. These products typically include...
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
-
Drain Maintenance Products
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (45% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Wastewater Maintenance Products
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (44% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
General Cleaners
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (50% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Paint Removers
Products formulated to loosen and remove paint from painted surfaces.
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (41% biobased content)
-
Engine Crankcase Oil
Lubricating products formulated to provide lubrication and wear protection for four-cycle gasoline or diesel engines.
Categories:
Vehicles and Vehicle Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (25% biobased content)
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Engine Crankcase Oil
Lubricating products formulated to provide lubrication and wear protection for four-cycle gasoline or diesel engines.
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (25% biobased content)
-
Water Turbine Bearing Oils
Lubricants that are specifically formulated for use in the bearings found in water turbines for electric power generation. Previously designated turbine drip oils are used to lubricate bearings of sha...
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (46% biobased content)
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Paper
- CPG
- (90-100% postconsumer content)
- (100% total recovered materials content)
-
Textiles
- CPG
- (95-100% postconsumer content)
- (95-100% total recovered materials content)
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Plastics
- CPG
- (25-100% total recovered materials content)
-
Wood
- CPG
- (100% total recovered materials content)
-
Other Organics/Multi-Materials
- CPG
- (100% total recovered materials content)
-
Roof Coatings
Coatings formulated for use in commercial roof deck systems to provide a single-coat monolith coating system.
Categories:
Construction Materials- Energy Star
-
Dish Detergent
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (58% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Dish Soap
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (58% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Rinse Aids
- Safer Choice
-
Soaps, Body, and Face Washes
Categories:
Personal Care- (61% biobased content)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
-
Shampoos
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (61% biobased content)
-
Other Cleansing Lotions (excludes hand sanitizers and cleaners)
Categories:
Personal Care- (61% biobased content)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
-
Plastic (polyol)
Categories:
Construction Materials- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (20% biobased content)
-
Nylon
Categories:
Building Finishes- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (7% minimum biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- If the above are not available:
- GECA Floor Coverings
- GreenCircle Certified Environmental Facts for Flooring Products
- NSF 140
- Environmental Choice New Zealand: Carpets
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- International Living Future Institute: Living Product Challenge
- International Living Future Institute: Declare
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Global Recycled Standard
- CRI Green Label PlusTM Program1*
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Acoustical 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- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (37% biobased content)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
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:
Building Furnishings- Statutory Requirements
- CPG
- (see Office Furniture Components)
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal, Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- ANSI/BIFMA e3-2014e
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- GECA Furniture, Fittings, and Foam
- TUV Rheinland Green Product Mark
- If the above are not available:
- International Living Future Institute: Living Product Challenge
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- International Living Future Institute: Declare
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Global Recycled Standard
- NSF/ANSI 336
- SpecificationHazardous Flame Retardents: Upholstered products shall meet Technical Bulletin 117-2013 (California’s furniture flammability standard) and must comply with the labeling requirements of California Senate Bill 1019, which was passed on September 30, 2014, and requires a label indicating whether the product contains or does not contain added Flame Retardants.
Indoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet ANSI/BIFMA X7.1 Standard for Formaldehyde and TVOC Emissions, or equivalent.
Note: Beginning December 2017, products shall instead meet the emissions requirements of BIFMA e3 criterion 7.6.2, or equivalent.
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
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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.
- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- Other Federal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C)
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- EcoLogo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SpecificationIndoor Air Quality/VOC Emissions: Products shall meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1-2010. (This is the VOC emission testing method for California Specification 01350.)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Commercial Dishwasher Detergent
- Statutory Requirements
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- Other Federal Programs
- Safer Choice
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Green Seal GS-53
- EcoLogo/UL 2759
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website.
-
Laundry Detergent Boosters
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (34% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Animal Habitat Care Products
Animal habitat care products are products that are intended to improve the quality of animal habitats such as cleaning supplies, sanitizers, feeders, and products that control, mask, or suppress pet o...
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (22% biobased content)
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Cleaning Tools
Tools such as brushes, scrapers, abrasive pads, and gloves
Categories:
Cleaning Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (22% biobased content)
-
Concrete Curing Agents
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(59% biobased content)
-
Concrete Repair Materials—Concrete Leveling
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(23% biobased content)
-
Concrete Repair Materials—Concrete Patching
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(69% biobased content)
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Durable Cutlery
Dining utensils that are designed to be used multiple times.
Categories:
Cafeteria Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(28% biobased content)
-
Durable Tableware
Multiple-use drinkware and dishware including cups, plates, bowls, and serving platters.
Categories:
Cafeteria Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(28% biobased content)
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Epoxy Systems
Epoxy “systems” are based on a combination of resins and hardeners. When mixed together, the resin and hardener chemically react to form a rigid plastic material.
Categories:
Construction Materials- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(28% biobased content)
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Exterior Paint and Coatings
Categories:
Building FinishesFederal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(83% biobased content)
-
Facial Care Products
Cleansers, moisturizers, and facial treatments. Excludes tools and applicators.
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(88% biobased content)
-
Feminine Care Products
Sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons.
Categories:
Personal Care- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(65% biobased content)
-
Fire Logs and Fire Starters
Fire logs and lighter fluid. Excluding heating fuels for chafing dishes, beverage urns, warming boxes, and wick lamps.
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(92% biobased content)
-
Folders and Filing Products
Binders, folders, and document covers.
Categories:
Contracted Printing Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(56% biobased content)
-
Gardening Supplies and Accessories
Seedling starter trays, non-woven mats or substrates for hydroponics, and flower or plant pots. Excluding compost activators and accelerators; erosion control materials; fertilizers, including soil in...
Categories:
Landscaping Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(43% biobased content)
-
Heating fuels and wick lamps, excluding fire logs and fire starters and candles and wax melts
Heating fuel and wick lamps have a wick or mantle as light source, protected by a glass chimney or globe; lamps may be used on a table, or hand-held lanterns may be used for portable lighting.
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(75% biobased content)
-
Kitchenware and Accessories
Cookware and bakeware, such as baking cups, parchment paper; cooking utensils, such as brushes, tongs; and food preparation items, such as cutting boards, mixing bowls, coffee filters, food preparatio...
Categories:
Cafeteria Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(22% biobased content)
-
Other Lubricants
Lubricants used for sporting or exercise gear and equipment, musical instruments, and specialized equipment such as tree shakers.
Categories:
Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(39% biobased content)
-
Phase change Materials
Phase change materials are products that are capable of absorbing and releasing large amounts of thermal energy by freezing and thawing at certain temperatures. Materials such as animal fats and plant...
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(71% biobased content)
-
Playground and Athletic Surface Materials
Top coatings, primers, line marking paints, and rubberized pellets that are used on athletic courts, tracks, natural or artificial turf, and other playing surfaces.
Categories:
Park and Recreation- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(22% biobased content)
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Powder Coatings
Powder coatings are typically used for coating metals, such as vehicle and bicycle parts, household appliances, and aluminum extrusions.
Categories:
Miscellaneous- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(34% biobased content)
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Product Packaging Items
Products used to package items. Excluding packing and insulating materials and shopping and trash bags.
Categories:
Shipping, Packaging & Packing Supplies- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(25% biobased content)
-
Rugs and floor mats
Area rugs, rug runners, chair mats, and bathroom and kitchen mats
Categories:
Building Furnishings- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(23% biobased content)
-
Shopping and Trash Bags
Can liners, shopping or grocery bags, pet waste bags, compost bags, and yard waste bags.
Categories:
Shipping, Packaging & Packing Supplies- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(22% biobased content)
-
Soil Amendments
Additives meant for soil.
Categories:
Landscaping Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(72% biobased content)
-
Surface guards, molding, and trim products
Building finishes such as surface guards, molding, and trim products.
Categories:
Building FinishesFederal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(26% biobased content)
-
Toys and Sporting Gear
Toys and sporting gear.
Categories:
Park and Recreation- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(32% biobased content)
-
Traffic and Zone Marking Paints
Traffic and Zone Marking Paints.
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(30% biobased content)
-
Transmission Fluids
Transmission Fluids.
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(60% biobased content)
-
Wall Coverings
Wallpaper, vinyl wall coverings, and wall fabrics.
Categories:
Building FinishesFederal Programs
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
(62% biobased content)
-
Acoustical Ceiling Tiles
Categories:
Key Sustainable Construction Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- Meets the California Section 01350 standard for low-VOC materials AND
- Total recycled content ≥ 20% AND
- Recyclable in a closed loop process AND
- Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) available AND
- (37% minimum biobased content)
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Hand Soap
Categories:
Key Sustainable Custodial Products- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (64% minimum biobased content)
- AND one of the following:
- Safer Choice
- Green Seal (GS-41)
- EcoLogo/UL 2784