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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.
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Awards and Plaques
Government agencies purchase millions of dollars’ worth of awards and plaques each year for awards programs, recognition ceremonies and other initiatives. Recovered-content awards are generally made f...
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Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
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Bike Racks
Bike racks provide a method for cyclists to secure their bicycles safely. Commonly found in public areas, bike racks can be designed to hold 1 to 50 bicycles and can be free standing units, anchored b...
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Park and Recreation- CPG
(25-30% recovered steel; including 16% postconsumer content)
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Binders
A loose-leaf binder contains split metal rings attached to a metal back that hold perforated sheets of paper. Chipboard, pressboard, plastic-covered chipboard or paperboard, cloth-covered chipboard or...
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Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
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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 Cushion
A cushion or padding that is placed underneath carpet to minimize stress on flooring, reduce noise, minimize stains to the sub-floor, and increase cushion for the feet.
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Building Finishes- CPG
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Cement and Concrete
Cement and concrete are materials used to build strong, hard surfaces and structures. Cement is a powder of alumina, silica, lime, iron oxide, and magnesium oxide that is mixed with water to produce c...
- CPG
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Channelizers
Channelizers are barrels or drums that direct traffic around areas of road repair or construction. Channelizers are designed and colored to be highly visible and can be constructed from recovered high...
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Traffic Control- CPG
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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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Alumina Oxide
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Miscellaneous- CPG
- (100% postconsumer fused alumina oxide)
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Coal Ash
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Miscellaneous- CPG
- (100% recovered bottom ash)
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Delineators
Delineators are temporary pavement markers that come in many shapes, sizes and designs. They are manufactured primarily from recovered and postconsumer high density polyethylene (HDPE). Delineator bas...
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Traffic Control- CPG
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Engine Lubricating Oils
Engine lubricant consists of base oils enhanced with additives, particularly antiwear additive plus detergents, dispersants and, for multi-grade oils viscosity index improvers.
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Lube, Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, & Grease- CPG
(25% re-refined oil in the basestock)
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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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Fiber Drums
- CPG
- (100% postconsumer paper)
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Flexible Delineators
Flexible Delineators come in the form of stakes and are driven into the ground. The product is flexible enough so that vehicles can strike them without causing damage to the vehicle or delineator. The...
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Traffic Control- CPG
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Floor Tiles (Heavy Duty/Commercial)
Floor tiles for heavy duty or commercial specialty applications can contain up to 100 percent postconsumer rubber. They are made from used truck and airline tires.
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Building Finishes- CPG
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Floor Tiles
Products, other than carpet products, that are designed for use as the top layer on a floor. Examples are bamboo, hardwood, and cork tiles.
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Building Finishes- CPG
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Flowable Fill
Flowable fill is commonly used as an economical fill or backfill in road construction. It is usually a mixture of coal fly ash, water, a coarse aggregate (such as sand) and portland cement. Flowable f...
- CPG
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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
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Miscellaneous- CPG
- (100% postconsumer glass)
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Glass/Plastic
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Miscellaneous- CPG
- 100% recovered glass/plastic; including 20% postconsumer content
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Hoses
A hose conducts water through its tubing to a specific location using a nozzle, while a soaker hose is perforated tubing that gently irrigates gardens or planted areas. Recovered-content garden and so...
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Landscaping Products- CPG
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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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Hydraulic Mulch
Hydraulic mulch is comprised of small pieces of cellulose fibers, which can be made completely from wood waste or recovered paper. It stabilizes soil, prevents wind and water erosion, and provides pro...
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Landscaping Products- CPG
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Laminated Paperboard
Laminated paperboard is made from one or more plies of kraft paper bonded together and is used for decorative, structural or insulating purposes. Examples include building board, insulating formboard,...
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Building Finishes- CPG
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Lawn and Garden Edging
Lawn and garden edging creates a barrier between lawns and landscaped areas or garden beds. The underground portion helps keep grass and weeds out of flower and vegetable beds. Lawn and garden edging ...
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Landscaping Products- CPG
(30-100% recovered plastic and/or rubber; including 30-100% postconsumer content)
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Mats
Mats are temporary or semipermanent protective floor coverings used for numerous applications including protecting carpet from wear and tear or providing traction on stairs or slippery floors.
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Building Finishes- CPG
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Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluid
Hydraulic fluids formulated for general use in nonstationary equipment, such as tractors, end loaders, or backhoes.
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Vehicles and Vehicle Products- CPG
- (25% re-refined oil in the basestock)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (44% biobased content)
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Modular Threshold Ramps
Threshold ramps are used to modify door thresholds and other small rises to remove barriers that changes in level landing create, particularly with regards to access by people with disabilities. Modul...
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Special Construction Products- CPG
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Newsprint
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. News inks are used primarily...
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(20-100% recovered fiber; including 20-85% postconsumer fiber)
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Non-Pressure Pipes
Non-pressure pipe is used throughout the United States as drainage pipe and conduit in construction, communications, municipal, industrial, agricultural and mining applications. Non-pressure pipe cont...
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HVAC/Mechanical- CPG
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Office Furniture Components
Materials used in office furniture manufacturing include polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in fabrics; plastic, which is integrated in components such as laminated work surfaces and arm rests; aluminum...
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Building Furnishings- CPG
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Office Recycling Containers and Waste Receptacles
Recycling containers and waste receptacles are used to collect and transport waste and recyclable materials in offices all across the country -- either in deskside or larger, more centralized containe...
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Building Furnishings- CPG
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Paper Napkins
A napkin is a rectangle of paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and fingers while eating.
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- (30-100% recovered fiber; including 30-60% postconsumer fiber)
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Paper Tray Liners
A paper tray liner is a disposable, absorbent sheet designed to catch food spills.
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(100% recovered fiber; including 50-75% postconsumer fiber)
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Paperboard and Packaging Products
The paperboard and packaging category covers two major types of board: "containerboard" used to make corrugated shipping containers, and "paperboard" used in a wide variety of packaging applications s...
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Paperboard
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- (50% postconsumer paperboard)
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Park Benches
Park benches are typically found in parks, outdoor recreational facilities and on the grounds of office buildings. Recycled milk jugs and aluminum and steel cans can be used to manufacture these items...
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Park and Recreation- CPG
(100% recovered plastic; including 90-100% postconsumer content)
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Parking Stops
Commonly found in parking lots, parking stops are used to mark spaces and keep vehicles from rolling beyond a designated parking area.
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Traffic Control- CPG
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Patio Blocks
Patio blocks made from 90-100 percent recovered plastic and 90 to 100 percent postconsumer rubber are used in garden walkways and trails.
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Building Finishes- CPG
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Plastic Clip Portfolios
Binders, clipboards, file folders, clip portfolio, and presentation folders are commonly used office products made from a variety of materials. Clipboards, file folders, clip portfolios and presentati...
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Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
(90% postconsumer high density polyethylene)
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Plastic Clipboards
Binders, clipboards, file folders, clip portfolio, and presentation folders are commonly used office products made from a variety of materials. Clipboards, file folders, clip portfolios and presentati...
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Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
- (90% postconsumer high density polyethylene)
(50% postconsumer polystyrene)
- (15-80% recovered plastics including 15% postconsumer material)
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Plastic Desktop Accessories
Plastic desktop accessories include desk organizers, desk sorters, desk and letter trays, and memo, note and pencil holders, as well as other items determined by the procuring agency. They are typical...
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Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
(25-80% postconsumer Polystyrene)
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Plastic Drums
- CPG
- (30-100% recovered high density polyethylene; including 30-100% postconsumer content)
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Plastic Envelopes
Plastic envelopes are used in heavy-duty, security-related and other specialized mailing applications by express mail, banking, legal and other industries. They are lightweight, tear-resistant, durabl...
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Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
(25-35% recovered material including 25% postconsumer material)
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Plastic Fencing
Plastic fencing containing recovered materials can be used to control drifting snow and sand and as a warning or safety barrier at construction sites. Plastic fencing used in these applications goes b...
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Park and Recreation- CPG
(90-100% recovered plastic; including 60-100% postconsumer content)
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Plastic File Folders
Binders, clipboards, file folders, clip portfolio, and presentation folders are commonly used office products made from a variety of materials. Clipboards, file folders, clip portfolios and presentati...
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Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
(90% postconsumer high density polyethylene)
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Plastic Lumber Landscaping Timber and Posts
Landscaping timbers and posts are used as raised beds, retaining walls, and terracing. Plastic lumber landscaping timbers and posts are used in urban plazas, zoos, and outside office buildings-in fact...
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Landscaping Products- CPG
- (95-100% other mixed recovered resins including 50-100% postconsumer content)
- (100% recovered mixed plastics/sawdust including 50% postconsumer content)
(75-100% recovered high density polyethylene including 25-100% postconsumer content)
- (95% recovered high density polyethylene/fiberglass including 75% postconsumer content)
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Plastic
- CPG
- (100% postconsumer plastic lumber)
- (25-50% postconsumer thermoformed)
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Plastic Presentation Folders
Binders, clipboards, file folders, clip portfolio, and presentation folders are commonly used office products made from a variety of materials. Clipboards, file folders, clip portfolios and presentati...
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Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
(90% postconsumer high density polyethylene)
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Playground Equipment
Slides, swings, climbing equipment, merry-go-rounds, and seesaws are all different types of playground equipment. These items can be made with recovered wood, steel, aluminum, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE and PP...
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Park and Recreation- CPG
(100% recovered plastic; including 90-100% postconsumer 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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Polyester
- CPG
- (50-85% recovered polyethylene terephthalate; including 50-80% postconsumer content)
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Polypropylene
- CPG
- (10-40% recovered polypropylene)
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Printing and Writing Paper
Printing and writing papers comprise one of the largest categories of paper and paper products. Examples include copier paper, stationery, computer printout, offset paper and note pads. Printing and w...
- CPG
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Railroad Grade Crossing Surfaces
Railroad grade crossings are surfacing materials placed between railroad tracks, and between the track and the road at highway and street railroad crossings, to enhance automobile and pedestrian safet...
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Roadway Construction- CPG
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Rebuilt Vehicular Parts
Vehicle parts that have been re-manufactured, reusing parts in their original form. Rebuilt parts undergo an extensive re-manufacturing and testing process and must meet the same industry specificatio...
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Vehicles and Vehicle Products- CPG
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Engine Coolants
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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Vehicles and Vehicle Products- CPG
(Reclaimed coolant or establish coolant recycling contract)
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Toner Cartridges
Toner cartridges are used in laser printers, photocopiers, fax machines and microphotographic printers. When the toner cartridge is spent, it can be returned to a remanufacturer or the manufacturer to...
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Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
- (Remanufactured)
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Remanufactured Printer Ribbons
Reinked printer ribbons are used ribbons in printer cartridges that are reinked using electromagnetic machinery. Ribbons can be reinked until they reach the end of their useful life and begin to fall ...
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Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
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Re-Refined Lubricating Oils
Used motor oil is treated to remove contaminants, such as dirt, fuel, and water and distilled to separate light and heavy oils. Three products are made, asphalt flux (roofing materials), gas oil (refi...
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Vehicles and Vehicle Products- CPG
(25% re-refined oil in the basestock)
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Retread Tires
A used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads.
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Vehicles and Vehicle Products- CPG
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Roofing Materials
A building's roof system and its finished roofing materials shield a structure's interior from natural elements. Roofing systems generally fall into two general categories: 1) high-sloped or "pitched"...
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Construction Materials- CPG
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
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Running Tracks
Running tracks can contain both recovered rubber and plastic. Running tracks made with recovered rubber have been constructed at universities, schools, military bases, the U.S. Olympics and at the Whi...
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Park and Recreation- CPG
(90-100% postconsumer rubber or plastic)
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Shower and Restroom Dividers/Partitions
Shower and restroom dividers/partitions are used to separate individual shower, toilet and urinal compartments in commercial and institutional facilities.
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Special Construction Products- CPG
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Signage
Signs made from recovered materials are used for public roads and highways, as well as inside and outside of office buildings, museums, parks and other public places. EPA's designation pertains to pla...
- CPG
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Slag
Categories:
Miscellaneous- CPG
- (100% recovered copper and nickel slag)
- (100% covered coal slag)
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Steel
Categories:
Miscellaneous- CPG
- (25-100% recovered steel; including 16-67% postconsumer content)
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Steel drums
- CPG
- (25-30% recovered steel; including 16% postconsumer content)
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Steel
- CPG
- Steel - See EPA guidance at www.epa.gov/cpg
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Structural Fiberboard
Structural fiberboard is a panel made from wood, cane or paper fibers matted together which is used for sheathing, structural and insulating purposes. Examples include building board, insulating formb...
- 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
- Non-Federal, Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C) (Addresses PFAS)
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
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Traffic Barricades
Traffic barricades can be used to redirect or restrict traffic in areas of highway construction or repair. They are typically made from wood, steel, plastic, fiberglass or a combination of these mater...
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Traffic Control- CPG
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Traffic Cones
Traffic cones are used to mark a road hazard or to direct traffic. Recovered plastics are used in the upper component of the cones, and crumb rubber and/or plastics are used in the base.
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Traffic Control- CPG
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Walnut shells
Categories:
Miscellaneous- CPG
- (100% recovered walnut shells)
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Wooden
- CPG
- (95-100% postconsumer wood)
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Corrugated Containers (300 psi)
- CPG
- 25-30% recovered fiber; including 25-30% postconsumer fiber
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Corrugated Containers (<300 psi)
- CPG
- (25-50% recovered fiber; including 25-50% postconsumer fiber)
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Carbonless
- CPG
- (30% postconsumer fiber)
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Cards (e.g., index)
- CPG
- (50% recovered fiber; including 20% postconsumer fiber)
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Check Safety Paper
- CPG
- (10% postconsumer fiber)
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Coated Printing Paper
- CPG
- (10% postconsumer fiber)
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Cotton
- CPG
- (30% postconsumer fiber)
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File Folders, Manila and Colored
- CPG
- (30% postconsumer fiber)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
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Forms Bond (e.g., computer printout)
- CPG
- (30% postconsumer fiber)
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Machine Finish Groundwood
- CPG
- (10% postconsumer fiber)
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Offset
- CPG
- (30% postconsumer fiber)
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Doilies
- CPG
- (30% postconsumer fiber)
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Pressboard Report Covers and Binders
- CPG
- (50% recovered fiber; including 20% postconsumer fiber)
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Copier and Reprographic
- Statutory Requirements
- CPG
- (30% postconsumer fiber)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Green Seal GS-07
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations website.
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Supercalendered
- CPG
- (10% postconsumer fiber)
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Tablet
- CPG
- (30% postconsumer fiber)
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Tags and Tickets
- CPG
- (50% recovered fiber; including 20% postconsumer fiber)
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Text and Cover
- CPG
- (30% postconsumer fiber)
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Unbleached Kraft Envelopes
- CPG
- (10% postconsumer fiber)
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White Wove Envelopes
- CPG
- (30% postconsumer fiber)
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White, Colored, and Manila Kraft Envelopes
- CPG
- (10-20% postconsumer fiber)
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Brown Papers
- CPG
- 5-40% recovered fiber; including 5-20% postconsumer fiber
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Carrierboard
- CPG
- (10-100% recovered fiber; including 10-15% postconsumer fiber)
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Folding Cartons
- CPG
- (100% recovered fiber; including 40-80% postconsumer fiber)
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Industrial Paperboard
- CPG
- (100% recovered fiber; including 45-100% postconsumer fiber)
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Miscellaneous (e.g., pad backs, covered binders, book covers, mailing tubes, protective packaging)
- CPG
- (90-100% recovered fiber; including 75-100% postconsumer fiber)
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Padded Mailers
- CPG
- (5-15% recovered fiber; including 5-15% postconsumer fiber)
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Solid Fiber Boxes
- CPG
- (40% recovered fiber; including 40% postconsumer fiber)
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Aluminum
Categories:
Special Construction Products- CPG
- (10% recovered aluminum)
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Aluminum
Categories:
Construction Materials- CPG
- (20-90% recovered aluminum; including 20-90% postconsumer content)
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Aluminum
- CPG
- (25% postconsumer aluminum signs)
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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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Bonded Polyurethane
Categories:
Building Finishes- CPG
- (15-50% old carpet cushion; including 15-50% postconsumer 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
- Non-Federal, Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C) (Addresses PFAS)
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
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Cellulose Loose-Fill and Spray-On
Categories:
Building Furnishings- CPG
- (75% postconsumer paper)
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Cenospheres
- CPG
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Coal Fly Ash
- CPG
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Composites
Categories:
Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
- (Paper and plastic/wood composite)
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Concrete
Categories:
HVAC/Mechanical- CPG
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Concrete
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (25-70% recovered concrete containing ground granulated blast furnace slag)
- (20-40% recovered concrete containing coal fly ash)
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Concrete
Categories:
Roadway Construction- CPG
- (15-20% recovered coal fly ash)
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Concrete
Categories:
Construction Materials- CPG
- (See EPA guidance at www.epa.gov/cpg)
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Fabric
Categories:
Building Furnishings- CPG
- (100% postconsumer polyethylene terephthalate)
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Fertilizer from Recovered Organic Materials
Categories:
Landscaping Products- CPG
- (100% recovered organic materials)
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Fiber
Categories:
Construction Materials- CPG
- (50-100% recovered fiber or fiber composite; including 50-100% postconsumer content)
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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
- Non-Federal, Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C) (Addresses PFAS)
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
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Fiberglass
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (100% recovered fiberglass)
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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
- Non-Federal, Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C) (Addresses PFAS)
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
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Furniture Structure
Categories:
Building Furnishings- CPG
- (75-100% recovered aluminum)
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Garden Hose
Categories:
Landscaping Products- CPG
- (60-65% postconsumer rubber and/or plastic)
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Glass
Categories:
Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
- (100% recovered glass; including 75-100% postconsumer content)
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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
- Non-Federal, Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C) (Addresses PFAS)
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
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High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Categories:
HVAC/Mechanical- CPG
- (100% postconsumer high density polyethylene)
-
Jute
Categories:
Building Finishes- CPG
- (40% postconsumer burlap)
-
Paper
Categories:
Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
- (40-100% recovered paper; including 40-100% postconsumer content)
-
Paper-Based Hydraulic Mulch
Categories:
Landscaping Products- CPG
- (100% postconsumer paper)
-
Paperboard
Categories:
Building Finishes- Statutory Requirements
- CPG
- (100% postconsumer paper)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal, Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C) (Addresses PFAS)
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
-
Paperboard
Categories:
Building Furnishings- CPG
- (25-50% recovered corrugated paper; including 25-50% postconsumer content)
- (40% postconsumer solid fiber paper boxes)
- (100% recovered industrial paperboard; including 40-80% postconsumer content)
-
Paper-Covered
Categories:
Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
- (90-100% recovered material; including 75-100% postconsumer content)
-
Particleboard/Fiberboard Component
Categories:
Building Furnishings- CPG
- (100% recovered agricultural fiber)
- (80-100% recovered wood or wood composite)
-
Perlite Composite Board
Categories:
Construction Materials- Statutory Requirements
- CPG
- (23% postconsumer paper)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal, Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C) (Addresses PFAS)
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
-
Phenolic Rigid Foam
Categories:
Construction Materials- Statutory Requirements
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (5% recovered material)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal, Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C) (Addresses PFAS)
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
-
Plastic
Categories:
Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
- (80% postconsumer miscellaneous plastics)
- (100% postconsumer polyethylene terephthalate)
- (30-50% recovered polyethylene; including 30-50% postconsumer content)
-
Plastic
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (25-95% recovered plastic; including 25-95% postconsumer content)
-
Plastic
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (25-90% recovered plastic; including 25-95% postconsumer content)
-
Plastic
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (25-85% recovered plastic; including 25-85% postconsumer 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) (Addresses PFAS)
- GECA Floor Coverings
- GreenCircle Certified Environmental Facts for Flooring Products
- International Living Futures Institute: Living Product Challenge (Addresses PFAS)
- NSF/ANSI 332
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- TCNA: ANSI A138.1/Green Squared
- If the above are not available:
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- FloorScore
- Global Recycled Standard
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare (Addresses PFAS)
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
-
Plastic
Categories:
Building Finishes- CPG
- 100% recovered plastic; including 10-100% postconsumer content
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (23% minimum biobased content)
-
Plastic
Categories:
Building Furnishings- CPG
- (20-100% postconsumer plastic)
-
Plastic
Categories:
Building Finishes- CPG
- (90-100% recovered plastic or plastic blends)
-
Plastic
Categories:
Roadway Construction- CPG
- (100% recovered plastic or plastic composite; including 85-95% postconsumer content)
-
Plastic
- CPG
- (80-100% recovered plastic signs; including 80-100% postconsumer content)
- (80-100% recovered plastic sign posts/supports; including 80-100% postconsumer content)
-
Plastic
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (100% recovered plastic; including 80-100% postconsumer content)
-
Plastic
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (50-100% recovered plastic)
-
Plastic Furniture Component
Categories:
Building Furnishings- CPG
- (95% recovered high density polyethylene; including 70-75% postconsumer content)
-
Plastic and/or Rubber
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (100% postconsumer plastic and/or rubber)
-
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
- Non-Federal, Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C) (Addresses PFAS)
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
-
Plastic/Composites
Categories:
Construction Materials- CPG
- (100% postconsumer plastic or plastic/rubber composite)
-
Plastic-Covered
Categories:
Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
- (25-50% recovered material)
-
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) (Addresses PFAS)
- Eco Choice Aotearoa: Carpets and Rugs
- GECA Floor Coverings
- NSF 140
- International Living Futures Institute: Living Product Challenge (Addresses PFAS)
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- If the above are not available:
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- CRI Green Label Plus Program
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Global Recycled Standard
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare (Addresses PFAS)
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
-
Pressboard
Categories:
Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
- (50% recovered material; including 20% postconsumer content)
-
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Categories:
HVAC/Mechanical- CPG
- (25-100% recovered polyvinyl chloride; including 5-15% postconsumer content)
-
Remanufactured or Refurbished Furniture
Categories:
Building Furnishings- CPG
- (25-75% recovered material; including 25-75% postconsumer content)
-
Rigid Foam
Categories:
Construction Materials- Statutory Requirements
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (9% recovered material)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal, Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C) (Addresses PFAS)
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
-
Rock Wool
Categories:
Construction Materials- Statutory Requirements
- Energy Star
- CPG
- (75% recovered slag)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal, Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C) (Addresses PFAS)
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
-
Rubber
Categories:
Building Finishes- CPG
- (60-90% recovered tire rubber; including 60-90% postconsumer content)
-
Rubber
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (100% postconsumer rubber (base only))
-
Rubber
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (100% postconsumer rubber (base only))
-
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) (Addresses PFAS)
- GECA Floor Coverings
- GreenCircle Certified Environmental Facts for Flooring Products
- International Living Futures Institute: Living Product Challenge (Addresses PFAS)
- NSF/ANSI 332
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- TCNA: ANSI A138.1/Green Squared
- If the above are not available:
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- FloorScore
- Global Recycled Standard
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare (Addresses PFAS)
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
-
Rubber
Categories:
Building Finishes- CPG
- (85-100% recovered rubber; including 75-100% postconsumer content)
- BioPreferred Program - Federal Purchasing
- (23% minimum biobased content)
-
Rubber
Categories:
Special Construction Products- CPG
- (100% postconsumer rubber)
-
Rubber
Categories:
Building Finishes- CPG
- (90-100% postconsumer rubber or rubber blends)
-
Rubber
Categories:
Roadway Construction- CPG
- (85-95% recovered tire rubber)
-
Rubber
Categories:
Construction Materials- CPG
- (100% recovered rubber; including 12-100% postconsumer content)
-
Rubber
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (50-100% crumb rubber)
-
Silica Fume
- CPG
-
Solid Plastic
Categories:
Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
- (90% postconsumer high density polyethylene)
-
Steel
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (See EPA guidance at www.epa.gov/cpg)
-
Steel
Categories:
Special Construction Products- CPG
- (25-100% recovered steel; including 16-67% postconsumer content)
-
Steel
Categories:
HVAC/Mechanical- CPG
-
Steel
Categories:
Building Furnishings- CPG
- (25-30% recovered steel; including 16% postconsumer content)
-
Steel
Categories:
Roadway Construction- CPG
- (See EPA guidance at www.epa.gov/cpg)
-
Steel
Categories:
Construction Materials- CPG
- (See EPA guidance at www.epa.gov/cpg)
-
Steel
Categories:
Special Construction Products- CPG
-
Steel
- CPG
- (See EPA guidance at www.epa.gov/cpg)
-
Steel
Categories:
Traffic Control- CPG
- (See EPA guidance at www.epa.gov/cpg)
-
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
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C) (Addresses PFAS)
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
-
Synthetic Fibers
Categories:
Building Finishes- CPG
- (100% recovered carpet fabrication scrap)
-
Wood
Categories:
Roadway Construction- CPG
- (90-97% recovered wood or wood composite; including 90-97% postconsumer content)
-
Wood/Composites
Categories:
Construction Materials- CPG
- (100% recovered wood/plastic composite)
-
Wooden
Categories:
Non-Paper Office Products- CPG
- (100% recovered wood)
-
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
-
Blasting Grit
Blasting grit is an industrial abrasive used to shape, cut, sharpen or finish a variety of other surfaces and materials. Abrasives are used in many industries, including construction, automotive and l...
Categories:
Miscellaneous- CPG
-
Industrial Drums
An industrial drum is a cylindrical container used for shipping and storing liquid or solid materials. According to the Plastic Drum Institute (PDI), between 12 and 15 million plastic drums are manufa...
- CPG
-
Manual-Grade Strapping
Strapping is used in transport packaging to hold products in place on pallets or in other methods of commercial, bulk shipment to prevent tampering and pilferage during shipping. EPA's designation is ...
- CPG
-
Pallets
Pallets are rigid platforms made of wood, plastic or paperboard used for shipping a variety of products including food, paper and military supplies. Wooden pallets can be repaired or rebuilt with wood...
- CPG
-
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
-
Soaker Hose
Categories:
Landscaping Products- CPG
- (60-70% postconsumer rubber and/or plastic)
-
Wood-Based Hydraulic Mulch
Categories:
Landscaping Products- CPG
- (100% recovered wood and paper)
-
Plastic
Categories:
Special Construction Products- CPG
- (20-100% recovered plastic including 20-100% postconsumer content)
-
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) (Addresses PFAS)
- Eco Choice Aotearoa (formerly Environmental Choice New Zealand): Paints
- GECA Paints & Coatings
- Green Seal 11
- International Living Futures Institute: Living Product Challenge (Addresses PFAS)
- MPI Extreme Green
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- If the above are not available:
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare (Addresses PFAS)
- Intertek Clean Air Gold 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
-
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) (Addresses PFAS)
- Eco Choice Aotearoa (formerly Environmental Choice New Zealand): Paints
- GECA Paints & Coatings
- Green Seal 11
- International Living Futures Institute: Living Product Challenge (Addresses PFAS)
- MPI Extreme Green
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- If the above are not available:
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare (Addresses PFAS)
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
-
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) (Addresses PFAS)
- Eco Choice Aotearoa (formerly Environmental Choice New Zealand): Paints
- GECA Paints & Coatings
- Green Seal 11
- International Living Futures Institute: Living Product Challenge (Addresses PFAS)
- MPI Extreme Green
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- If the above are not available:
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare (Addresses PFAS)
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
-
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are typically found in parks, outdoor recreational facilities and on the grounds of office buildings. Recycled milk jugs and aluminum and steel cans can be used to manufacture these item...
Categories:
Park and Recreation- CPG
(100% recovered plastic; including 90-100% postconsumer content)
-
Facial Tissues
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...
- CPG
(10-100% recovered fiber; including 10-15% postconsumer fiber)
-
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
- Ecologo/UL 175
- Green Seal GS-01
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations website.
-
General Purpose Industrial Wipers
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...
- CPG
(40-100% recovered fiber; including 40% postconsumer fiber)
-
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:
- Non-Federal, Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 126
- (≥ 20% post-consumer recycled content)
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- BPI certified compostable (Addresses PFAS)
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations website and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
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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) (Addresses PFAS)
- GECA Floor Coverings
- GreenCircle Certified Environmental Facts for Flooring Products
- International Living Futures Institute: Living Product Challenge (Addresses PFAS)
- NSF/ANSI 332
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- TCNA: ANSI A138.1/Green Squared
- If the above are not available:
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- FloorScore
- Global Recycled Standard
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare (Addresses PFAS)
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
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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) (Addresses PFAS)
- GECA Floor Coverings
- GreenCircle Certified Environmental Facts for Flooring Products
- International Living Futures Institute: Living Product Challenge (Addresses PFAS)
- NSF/ANSI 332
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- TCNA: ANSI A138.1/Green Squared
- If the above are not available:
- Non-Federal Single Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- FloorScore
- Global Recycled Standard
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare (Addresses PFAS)
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
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Copier Paper
A lightweight paper used for photocopying.
Categories:
Paper Office Products- CPG
- This meets and exceeds the CPG minimum content of 30% postconsumer fiber.
- BioPreferred Program - USDA Certified Biobased
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels
- Non-Federal, Multi-Attribute Standards and Ecolabels
- Green Seal GS-07
- For additional options, as well as information about these standards, please go to EPA’s Recommendations website.
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Paper
- CPG
- (90-100% postconsumer content)
- (100% total recovered materials content)
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Textiles
- CPG
- (95-100% postconsumer content)
- (95-100% total recovered materials content)
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Plastics
- CPG
- (25-100% total recovered materials content)
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Wood
- CPG
- (100% total recovered materials content)
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Other Organics/Multi-Materials
- CPG
- (100% total recovered materials content)
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HDPE
Categories:
Park and Recreation- CPG
- (100% recovered HDPE, including 100% postconsumer content)
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Steel
Categories:
Park and Recreation- (25-35% recovered steel, including 16% postconsumer content)
- CPG
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Plastics
Categories:
Park and Recreation- CPG
- (100% recovered plastic, including 90-100% postconsumer content)
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Plastic Composites
Categories:
Park and Recreation- (95-100% recovered plastic composites, including 50-75% postconsumer content)
- CPG
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Steel
Categories:
Park and Recreation- CPG
- (refer to EPA guidance)
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Aluminum
Categories:
Park and Recreation- (25% recovered aluminum, including 25% postconsumer content)
- CPG
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Plastics
Categories:
Park and Recreation- CPG
- (100% recovered plastic, including 90-100% postconsumer content)
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Plastics
Categories:
Park and Recreation- (100% recovered plastic, including 90-100% postconsumer content)
- CPG
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Plastic Composites
Categories:
Park and Recreation- CPG
- (100% recovered plastic composites, including 50-100% postconsumer content)
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Plastic Composites
Categories:
Park and Recreation- (100% recovered plastic composites, including 50-100% postconsumer content)
- CPG
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Aluminum
Categories:
Park and Recreation- CPG
- (25% recovered aluminum, including 25% postconsumer content)
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Aluminum
Categories:
Park and Recreation- (25% recovered aluminum, including 25% postconsumer content)
- CPG
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Concrete
Categories:
Park and Recreation- CPG
- (15-40% recovered materials content)
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Concrete
Categories:
Park and Recreation- (25-40% recovered materials content)
- CPG
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Steel
Categories:
Park and Recreation- CPG
- (refer to EPA guidance)
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Steel
Categories:
Park and Recreation- (refer to EPA guidance)
- CPG
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Furniture
Office furniture includes seating, desks, storage units, file cabinets, tables and systems furniture (or "cubicles") used in virtually all federal offices. Most office furniture is made of wood or ste...
Categories:
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 (Addresses PFAS)
- Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C) (Addresses PFAS)
- GECA Furniture, Fittings, and Foam
- TUV Rheinland Green Product Mark
- International Living Futures Institute: Living Product Challenge (Addresses PFAS)
- Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
- If the above are not available:
- Non-Federal, Single Attribute/Single Material Standards and Ecolabels
- International Living Futures Institute: Declare (Addresses PFAS)
- Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
- Global Recycled Standard
- Intertek Clean Air Gold Certification
- MAS Certified Green
- NSF/ANSI 336
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC Green Certification Program
- 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 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 and Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).