Specifications include, but are not limited to:printed materials – minimum 30% post-consumer content, except for coated papers which may be 10% post-consumer content; printers must comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations; printing facilities located in Massachusetts must also comply with the requirements of DEP’s Environmental Results Program (www.mass.gov/dep/erp/about.htm). file folders – minimum 10% post-consumer content writing tablets, message pads and all other office paper – minimum 20% post-consumer content corrugated cardboard boxes – minimum 35% post-consumer content Janitorial Products paper towels – minimum 100% total recycled content, 40% post-consumer content toilet tissue – minimum 100% total recycled content, 20% post-consumer content facial tissue – minimum 100% total recycled content, 10% post-consumer content napkins – minimum 100% total recycled content, 30% post-consumer content paper wipes, disposable – 50% post-consumer content wiping rags, cotton – 100% reused cotton plastic trash bags – minimum of 20% post-consumer content janitorial paper products as part of cleaning service contract – specifications as listed above Automotive Products anti-freeze – minimum 100% recycled ethylene glycol or 100% propylene glycol re-refined motor oil – minimum 75% re-refined base stock; must be certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API) traffic cones – 50% total recovered PVC or Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) or crumb rubber material, 8% post-consumer content glass beads – 100% total recycled glass Flooring and Facilities/Recreational Products carpeting/broadloom and tiles – minimum 10% total recycled content (post/pre-consumer mix) by weight, with preference for styles made with the greatest percentage of post-consumer content; all carpet products must also be recycled unless the department can verify in writing that the condition of the carpet (e.g. contamination) prohibits recycling compost bins, plastic – minimum 50% post-consumer content Electrical supplies, equipment, devices, lamps and ballasts – energy efficient lighting, ballasts, exit signs, office equipment and more in compliance with Executive Order #484; such items must also be recycled or reused (as appropriate) through available statewide contracts fuels/vehicle use – ultra-low sulfur diesel and bio-diesel (low emission/low particulate matter) where applicable rubber matting and flooring – 80% post-consumer content office waste and recycling containers – 20% post-consumer plastic or 25% post-consumer steel plastic lumber benches, tables, dimensional lumber, site amenities
