How to
For example:
Use the Purchasing Methods Guide to search by specific commodity, buying tool, and/or authorized buyer.
Visit UCOP's job aid to learn how to search.
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BPI Certified Compostable - For products certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) to be compostable in commercial compost facilities (where facilities exist) |  |
Cradle to Cradle - For products with reduced environmental impacts, from an overall life cycle standpoint, ranked in five tiers: Basic, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum |
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Design for the Environment - For products that meet federal guidelines for safer chemistry |  |
Green Seal or ECOLOGO - For products with reduced environmental impacts from an overall lifecycle standpoint |
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Forest Stewardship Council™ - For wood/paper products from forests managed to rigorous environmental and social standards, supported by the world's leading conservation organizations |  |
GREENGUARD - Products certified for low chemical emissions: UL.COM/GG - UL 2818. Ranked in two tiers: Certified and Gold |
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Green-e - For products for which the manufacturer has purchased verified renewable energy credits to balance or 'offset' the item's carbon footprint |  |
ENERGY STAR - For products that meet federal guidelines for energy efficiency |
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SCS Indoor Advantage - For products that meet strict indoor air quality guidelines, ranked in two tiers: Certified and Gold |  |
USDA Organic - For agricultural products that meet federal guidelines limiting the use of pesticides and other synthetic chemicals |
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level - For furniture products with multiple environmental and social attributes - ranked in three tiers: level 1, 2, or 3 |  |
USDA CERTIFIED BIOBASED - For products that meet federal guidelines for plant/biobased content |
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EPEAT - For technology products with multiple environment attributes - ranked in three tiers: Bronze, Silver, or Gold |