As a signatory to the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) Kalamazoo College has established an Energy Star purchasing policy. All energy consuming equipment purchased by the College, including cleaning equipment, is required to be Energy Star certified.

Auto scrubbers that use electrolyzed water as a cleaning agent in lieu of chemicals are currently being used successfully in Hicks Student Center and Upjohn Library. It is required that this technology be a campus standard for future purchases of auto scrubbers.

Vacuum cleaners are required to have a seal of approval by The Carpet and Rug Institute. They shall operate at a maximum sound level of 69dBA.

Battery powered equipment will be equipped with environmentally friendly gel batteries when applicable.