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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.
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Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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, 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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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 and Building Supplies- CPG
- 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)
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Flooring: Carpet
Floor coverings composed of woven, tufted, or knitted fiber and a backing system.
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Building Finishes and Materials- CPG
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
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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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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.
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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.
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
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Compost
Decayed organic material used as a plant fertilizer.
Categories:
Landscaping Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- CPG
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Bedding/Bed Linens (excluding Cotton, Wool, Linen, and Silk)
Categories:
Miscellaneous- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (12% biobased content)
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Biobased
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Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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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Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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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Transportation and Automotive- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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 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...
Categories:
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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Semi-Durable Films
Categories:
Shipping and Packaging Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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.
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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...
Categories:
Landscaping Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(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...
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Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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- USDA BioPreferred® Program
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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.
Categories:
Cafeteria Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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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Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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...
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- CPG
(25% re-refined oil in the basestock)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (58% 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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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 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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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.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (34% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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Food Grade
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (42% biobased content)
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General
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (49% biobased content)
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Multipurpose
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (72% biobased content)
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Rail Track
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (30% biobased content)
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Truck
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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...
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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.
Categories:
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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Hand Sanitizers
Products formulated for personal care use in removing bacteria from human hands with or without the use of water.
Categories:
Personal Care Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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...
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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...
Categories:
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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Mobile Equipment
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- CPG
- (25% re-refined oil in the basestock)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (44% 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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Stationary Equipment
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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...
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (41% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations
website.
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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.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (79% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations
website.
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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.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- 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- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (46% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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Membrane Concrete Sealers
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (11% biobased content)
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General Purpose Soluble, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetics Oils
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (57% biobased content)
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High Performance Soluble, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetics Oils
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (40% biobased content)
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Straight Oils
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (66% 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 Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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, commonly referred to as all-purpose cleaners. This designated item does not include pro...
Categories:
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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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:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (88% biobased content)
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Non-Durable
Categories:
Shipping and Packaging Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (85% biobased content)
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Penetrating Liquids
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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 ...
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (68% biobased content)
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Playground Surfaces
Playground surfaces are made of rubber or plastic.<br />
Categories:
Outdoor and Recreational Equipment- CPG
(90-100% postconsumer rubber or 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)
.
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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 and Building Supplies- CPG
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
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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...
Categories:
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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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:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (87% biobased content)
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Water Tank Coatings
Coatings formulated for use in potable water storage systems.
Categories:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (59% biobased content)
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File Folders
Categories:
Office Supplies- CPG
- (30% postconsumer fiber)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (56% 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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Pressboard Report Covers and Binders
Categories:
Office Supplies- CPG
- (50% recovered fiber; including 20% postconsumer fiber)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (56% 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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Acoustical
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (37% minimum biobased content)
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Blends
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- CPG
- (100% postconsumer rubber/plastic composite)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (23% 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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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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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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Foam-in-Place
Categories:
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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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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Interior Panels
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (55% minimum biobased content)
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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
- 100% recovered plastic; including 10-100% postconsumer content
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (23% 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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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 Lumber
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (23% minimum biobased content)
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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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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
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
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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:
Building Finishes and Materials- CPG
- (85-100% recovered rubber; including 75-100% postconsumer content)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (23% 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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Structural Interior Panels
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (89% minimum biobased content)
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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.
-
Synthetic Ester-Based
Categories:
Miscellaneous- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (66% biobased content)
-
Vegetable Oil-Based
Categories:
Miscellaneous- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (95% biobased content)
-
Woven, Tufted, or Knitted Fiber and a Backing System
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (7% minimum biobased content)
-
Yard Trimmings, Food Waste, Manure, Biosolids, or Other Recovered Organic Materials
Categories:
Landscaping Supplies- 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:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- 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:
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.
-
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.
Categories:
Miscellaneous- USDA BioPreferred® Program
-
Corrosion Preventatives
Products designed to prevent the deterioration (corrosion) of metals.
Categories:
Miscellaneous- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (54% biobased content)
-
De-Icers, Salts
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:
Landscaping Supplies- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (93% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- For additional information, please go to EPA 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- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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:
Shipping and Packaging Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
-
Lip Care Products
Personal care products formulated to replenish the moisture and/or prevent drying of the lips.
Categories:
Personal Care Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (65% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- Ecologo/UL 2792
- Green Seal - 34
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
-
Sorbents
<p>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, sh...
Categories:
Cleaning Products- CPG
- 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)
.
-
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 Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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 and Building Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
-
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:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
-
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:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
-
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:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (74% biobased content)
-
Animal Repellents
Products used to aid in deterring animals that cause destruction to plants and/or property.
Categories:
Landscaping Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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 Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- 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 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.
-
Dishwashing Products
Soaps and detergents used for cleaning and clean rinsing of tableware in either hand washing or dishwashing.
Categories:
Cafeteria Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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.
Categories:
Cafeteria Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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:
Custodial Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (97% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Asphalt and Tar Removers
Cleaning agents designed to remove asphalt or tar from equipment, roads, or other surfaces.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (80% biobased content)
-
Asphalt Restorers
Products designed to seal, protect, or restore poured asphalt and concrete surfaces.
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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...
Categories:
Miscellaneous- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (91% biobased content)
- SNAP
-
Flooring: Hard Surface
Products, other than carpet products, that are designed for use as the top layer on a floor. Hard surface flooring is durable, rigid and non-flexible. Examples include bamboo and hardwood (oak, maple,...
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
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
-
Furniture Cleaners and Protectors
Products designed to clean and provide protection to the surfaces of household furniture other than the upholstery.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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.
Categories:
Shipping and Packaging Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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...
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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...
Categories:
Printing Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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.
Categories:
Printing Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
-
Color
Categories:
Printing Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (67% biobased content)
- SNAP
-
Black
Categories:
Printing Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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...
Categories:
Printing Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
-
Print Speed <25 ppm
Categories:
Printing Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (34% biobased content)
-
Print Speed >25 ppm
Categories:
Printing Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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 Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (61% biobased content)
-
Foot Care Products
Products formulated to be used in the soothing or cleaning of feet.
Categories:
Personal Care Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (83% biobased content)
-
Hair Care Products
Personal hygiene products specifically formulated for hair cleaning and treating applications.
Categories:
Personal Care Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
-
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
-
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)
.
-
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
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
-
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
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
-
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 Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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. ...
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (70% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- 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...
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (77% biobased content)
-
Shampoos
Categories:
Personal Care Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (66% biobased content)
-
Conditioners
Categories:
Personal Care Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (78% biobased content)
-
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
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
-
Interior Paints and Coatings -- Water-borne Alkyd
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (20% minimum biobased content)
-
Interior Paints and Coatings -- Oil-Based
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (67% minimum biobased content)
-
Interior Paints and Coatings -- Solvent-borne Alkyd
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (67% minimum biobased content)
-
Thermal Shipping Containers
Insulated containers designed for shipping temperature-sensitive materials.
Categories:
Shipping and Packaging Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
-
Durable
Categories:
Shipping and Packaging Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (21% biobased content)
-
Non-durable
Categories:
Shipping and Packaging Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (82% biobased content)
-
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.
-
Bath Towels
Towels are woven cloth products used primarily for drying and wiping.
Categories:
Personal Care Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
-
Bath Towels - Excluding Cotton, Wool, Linen and Silk
Categories:
Personal Care Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (12% biobased content)
-
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
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
-
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
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website for additional information on preferences within these standards.
-
Biobased Fertilizers
Categories:
Landscaping Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (71% 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)
.
-
Biobased Compost Materials
Categories:
Landscaping Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (95% 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)
.
-
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 Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (50% biobased content)
-
Animal Cleaning Products
Products designed to clean, condition, or remove substances from animal hair or other parts of an animal or pet.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (57% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
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 Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (73% biobased content)
-
Dethatchers
Products used to remove non-decomposed plant material accumulated in grassy areas.
Categories:
Landscaping Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (87% biobased content)
-
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...
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (64% biobased content)
-
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.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (55% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Lotions and Moisturizers
Creams and oils used to soften and treat damaged skin.
Categories:
Personal Care Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (59% biobased content)
-
Shaving Products
Products designed for every step of the shaving process, including shaving creams, gels, soaps, lotions, and aftershave balms.
Categories:
Personal Care Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (92% biobased content)
-
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- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (56% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations
website.
-
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 Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (53% biobased content)
-
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 and Fixtures- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (47% biobased content)
-
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:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (92% biobased content)
-
Laundry Detergents
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (34% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Bleach
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (34% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Fabric Softeners
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (34% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Countertops
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (89% biobased content)
-
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:
Transportation and Automotive- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (48% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations
website.
-
Boat/RV Cleaners
RV and marine cleaners are products designed to remove grease, oil, dirt, pollution, insect residue, or impact soils on both interior and exterior of RVs and/or boats.
Categories:
Transportation and Automotive- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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:
Transportation and Automotive- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (75% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
-
Gasoline Fuel Additives
Chemical agents added to gasoline to increase octane levels, improve lubricity, and provide engine cleaning properties to gasoline-fired engines.
Categories:
Transportation and Automotive- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (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- USDA BioPreferred® Program
-
Corrosion Removers
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (71% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations
website.
-
Stainless Steel Cleaners
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- (75% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations
website.
-
Other Metal Cleaners
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (56% biobased content)
- SNAP
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations
website.
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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- USDA BioPreferred® Program
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Drain Maintenance Products
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (45% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations
website.
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Wastewater Maintenance Products
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (44% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations
website.
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General Cleaners
Categories:
Cleaning Products- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (50% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations
website.
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Paint Removers
Products formulated to loosen and remove paint from painted surfaces.
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (41% 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:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (25% biobased content)
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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:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (46% biobased content)
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Paper
Categories:
Cleaning Products- CPG
- (90-100% postconsumer content)
- (100% total recovered materials content)
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Textiles
Categories:
Cleaning Products- CPG
- (95-100% postconsumer content)
- (95-100% total recovered materials content)
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Plastics
Categories:
Cleaning Products- CPG
- (25-100% total recovered materials content)
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Wood
Categories:
Cleaning Products- CPG
- (100% total recovered materials content)
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Other Organics/Multi-Materials
Categories:
Cleaning Products- CPG
- (100% total recovered materials content)
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Dish Detergent
Categories:
Cafeteria Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (58% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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Dish Soap
Categories:
Cafeteria Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (58% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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Soaps, Body, and Face Washes
Categories:
Personal Care Products- (61% biobased content)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
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Shampoos
Categories:
Personal Care Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (61% biobased content)
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Other Cleansing Lotions (excludes hand sanitizers and cleaners)
Categories:
Personal Care Products- (61% biobased content)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
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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
- 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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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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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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Laundry Detergent Boosters
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (34% biobased content)
- Safer Choice
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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:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (22% biobased content)
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Cleaning Tools
Tools such as brushes, scrapers, abrasive pads, and gloves
Categories:
Cleaning Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (22% biobased content)
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Concrete Curing Agents
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(59% biobased content)
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Concrete Repair Materials—Concrete Leveling
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(23% biobased content)
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Concrete Repair Materials—Concrete Patching
Categories:
Construction and Building Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(69% biobased content)
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Durable Cutlery
Dining utensils that are designed to be used multiple times.
Categories:
Cafeteria Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(28% biobased content)
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Durable Tableware
Multiple-use drinkware and dishware including cups, plates, bowls, and serving platters.
Categories:
Cafeteria Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(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 and Building Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(28% biobased content)
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Exterior Paint and Coatings
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(83% biobased content)
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Facial Care Products
Cleansers, moisturizers, and facial treatments. Excludes tools and applicators.
Categories:
Personal Care Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(88% biobased content)
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Feminine Care Products
Sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons.
Categories:
Personal Care Products- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(65% biobased content)
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Fire Logs and Fire Starters
Fire logs and lighter fluid. Excluding heating fuels for chafing dishes, beverage urns, warming boxes, and wick lamps.
Categories:
Outdoor and Recreational Equipment- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(92% biobased content)
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Folders and Filing Products
Binders, folders, and document covers.
Categories:
Office Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(56% biobased content)
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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 Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(43% biobased content)
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Heating Fuels and Wick Lamps
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. Exclude...
Categories:
Miscellaneous- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(75% biobased content)
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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 Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(22% biobased content)
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Other Lubricants
Lubricants used for sporting or exercise gear and equipment, musical instruments, and specialized equipment such as tree shakers.
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(39% biobased content)
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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- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(71% biobased content)
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Playground and Athletic Surface Materials
Materials that are applied to the surfaces of playgrounds, athletic fields, and other sports surfaces to enhance or change the color or general appearance of the surface and to provide safety and/or p...
Categories:
Outdoor and Recreational Equipment- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(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:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(34% biobased content)
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Product Packaging
Products used to protect, handle, and retain a product during activities related but not limited to its storage, distribution, sale, and use. These containers are typically designed to be used once. T...
Categories:
Shipping and Packaging Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(25% biobased content)
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Soil Amendments
Additives meant for soil.
Categories:
Landscaping Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(72% biobased content)
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Surface guards, molding, and trim products
Building finishes such as surface guards, molding, and trim products.
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(26% biobased content)
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Toys and Sporting Gear
Toys and sporting gear.
Categories:
Outdoor and Recreational Equipment- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(32% biobased content)
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Traffic and Zone Marking Paints
Traffic and Zone Marking Paints.
Categories:
Traffic Control- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(30% biobased content)
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Transmission Fluids
Transmission Fluids.
Categories:
Lubricants and Fluids- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(60% biobased content)
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Wall Coverings
Wallpaper, vinyl wall coverings, and wall fabrics.
Categories:
Building Finishes and Materials- USDA BioPreferred® Program
(62% biobased content)
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De-Icers, Fluid
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:
Transportation and Automotive- Statutory Purchasing Program Requirements:
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (93% biobased content)
- Required EPA Purchasing Programs:
- Safer Choice
- For additional information, please go to EPA Recommendations
website.
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Folder or Document Cover
Categories:
Office Supplies- (56% Minimum Biobased Content)
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
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Binders
Categories:
Office Supplies(56% Minimum Biobased Content)
- ***Review additional requirements below, based on the binder material.***
- USDA BioPreferred® Program
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Folders
Categories:
Office Supplies- USDA BioPreferred® Program
- (56% biobased content)
- ***Review additional requirements below, based on the folder material.***
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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.
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Other
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
- Please go to EPA’s Recommendations
website for additional information on preferences within these standards.