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Sorbents

Last Updated: 01/10/25 Click to see brand name products that meet these requirementsopens in new window
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 floors, and fuel storage areas.

Note. There are many types of sorbents listed below. In instances when federal agencies must choose between a sorbent that is CPG and a sorbent 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)opens in new window.

Product Details

To the maximum extent practicable, federal agencies are required to buy sustainable products, which are products that meet the purchasing program(s) listed below.

If there is more than one program listed below, agencies are directed to prioritize multi-attribute products, which meet statutory purchasing program requirements (asterisk) and one or more required Environmental Protection Agency purchasing programs.

Review our frequently asked questions for more information.

Product Type

Procurement Info

Where to Buy

Biobased
Paper
  • CPG CPG opens in new window asterisk
  • (90-100% postconsumer content)
  • (100% total recovered materials content)
Textiles
  • CPG CPG opens in new window asterisk
  • (95-100% postconsumer content)
  • (95-100% total recovered materials content)
Plastics
  • CPG CPG opens in new window asterisk
  • (25-100% total recovered materials content)
Wood
  • CPG CPG opens in new window asterisk
  • (100% total recovered materials content)
Other Organics/Multi-Materials
  • CPG CPG opens in new window asterisk
  • (100% total recovered materials content)
Guiding Principles
Contributes to meeting The Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings