Product Type:institutional produc
Giotto's Rocket Air Blower
Unlike many gas dusters, this product does not contain powerful greenhouse gas propellants.
Various healthy, local, organic food & catering
In July 2009, SF created the first comprehensive food policy for the City which addresses hunger, healthy food procurement for city depts., food production on City owned land and more. SF City Depts. are encouraged to buy:
Locally produced and/or sustainably certified foods;
Vegetarian option at all meals;
2+ raw vegetables each meal;
Low calorie, low-fat foods;
Small portions (e.g. cut bagels in half);
Fat free or 1% milk, soy milk, 100% juice, water or tea (unsweetened); ...
AusPen Refillable Whiteboard Markers
Refillable. Made of 100% recyclable aluminum. Ink is free of xylene, a potentially hazardous ingredient.
Various LEDs that meet Energy Star standards
An ENERGY STAR qualified LED light bulb can last 25,000 hours. That means based on normal use, a bulb installed in a newborn's nursery won't have to be changed until he or she graduates from college.
Various EPEAT Gold PC & Apple Computer Desktops, Laptop...
Energy-efficient; less toxic & more recyclable materials; reduction of environmental impacts in product design, manufacturing, packaging, use, disassembly, recycling, and disposal.
Hybrid Rechargeable NiMH Battery,AA,PK 4
They are very popular with SF City staff because they can last up to a year between charges, much longer than the rechargeables you're used to.
Various free products in Virtual Warehouse for City Dep...
Virtual Warehouse is an exchange system for surplus items between SF City Depts.
Sustainable Earth Washroom Cleaner SE70
Does not contain strong acids (e.g., phosphoric acid), bases (e.g., sodium hydroxide), or other chemicals that can cause chemical burns to the eyes and skin.
Various Bottle-less Water Dispensing System
Reduces: oil used to make plastic bottles (which reduces the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere); landfill waste; fossil fuels used to transport bottled water.
Various paper towels, toilet tissue & seat covers whit...
All papers must be whitened without chlorine or its derivatives, and meet Green Seal, Chlorine-Free Products Association, or mfr. verification. PAPER TOWELS: must contain 40+% post consumer waste (PCW) recycled content; roll cores must contain 100% recycled fiber (unless specified otherwise by proprietary towel dispensers). Try to buy universal paper towel dispensers. TOILET TISSUE must contain 20+% PCW recycled content. Roll cores must contain 100% recycled fiber. TOILET SEAT COVE ...
Enviro Care Washroom Cleaner
Does not contain strong acids (e.g., phosphoric acid), bases (e.g., sodium hydroxide), or other chemicals that can cause chemical burns to the eyes and skin.
Hybrid Rechargeable NiMH Battery,AAA,PK 4
They are very popular with SF City staff because they can last up to a year between charges, much longer than the rechargeables you're used to.
Various Remanufactured Toner cartridges
Reused cartridges help reduce landfill waste and save money.
Oxivir Tb Ready-to-use spray (hospital grade disinfecta...
Unlike many disinfectants. Does not contain asthma-causing chemicals. No alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APEs, which break down into toxic byproducts). Readily biodegradable. Ready-to-use formulation prevents users from becoming exposed to concentrated chemicals. Acidic pH. A good option for special situations where higher level disinfection is required. Hydrogen-peroxide based.
White paper (8.5" x 11") #GSB 1606115
100% postconsumer recycled, and processed chlorine-free. Chlorine bleaching can release carcinogenic dioxins and furans into wastewater.
Various Ecologo certified hand soaps
Does not contain antimicrobial agents (other than as preservative), carcinogens or chemicals that contribute to poor indoor air quality.
Various EPEAT Gold PC & Apple netbooks
Energy-efficient; less toxic & more recyclable materials; reduction of environmental impacts in product design, manufacturing, packaging, use, disassembly, recycling, and disposal.
Various B20, greater-than 20% blends, and/or neat biodi...
Reduces toxic air pollutants, petroleum consumption, greenhouse gas emissions
REFILLOmat refillable aerosol cans
Refillable, rechargeable, portable. Uses compressed air instead of hazardous hydrocarbon propellants. Reduces waste and may save money spent on disposable aerosol cans. Non-empty aerosol cans can be hazardous to sanitation workers.
Various FSC-certified sustainably harvested wood
57 criteria that address indigenous rights, labor rights, conservation of biological diversity, water, soils, and ecosystems.
