Buying environmentally preferable adhesives is another easy to way to green your chemical purchases. Specifications and eco-labels exist as well as a city Reviewed Products List to make choosing a green adhesive easier. By going green in your adhesives purchases, you can help minimize ground ozone pollution, a potent valley irritant created by volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), vehicle emissions, and sunlight, and protect building occupants from exposure to potentially toxic chemicals. Click on each of the links below to learn more about the environmental issues, city green purchasing options, EPP specifications, and other available resources. Please note that the city of Phoenix does not endorse nor recommend any specific EPP vendor or product brand for use by the general public.
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Air Quality |
Use MRO Contracts
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Suggested Specification / Contract Language for Adhesives | SCAQMD Rule 1168 |
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Green Buildings | US Communities 11019 | USGBC LEED-NC | |
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Additional Resources for Prospective Vendors