Certification Requirements
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A facility can be certified as Clean Green by following one of two paths (see table and list below):
1. Perform listed best management practices (BMPs) and achieve water and energy use standards in accordance with millions of laundry pounds produced as shown on the table
2. Perform only a combination of BMPs considered more indicative of environmental stewardship; water and energy standards do not apply
Water and Energy Standards
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Water Standard |
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2.6 gal/lb. |
> 5M pounds annually |
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3.2 gal/lb. |
≤ 5M pounds annually |
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Energy Standard |
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3,000 BTU/lb. |
> 5M pounds annually |
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3,700 BTU/lb. |
≤ 5M pounds annually |
Best Management Practices
Boiler heat recovery or direct-fired hot water heater
Wastewater heat recovery
Wastewater pre-treatment (mechanical)
Wastewater pre-treatment (advanced)
Water reuse technology
Alternative energy, solar or geothermal
Energy audit (every three years)
Fleet vehicles, alternative fuels
Fleet vehicle route optimization
Low temperature detergent
NPE-free detergent
Preventative boiler or water heater maintenance program
Recycling program
Skylights or energy efficient lighting
Slug discharge control plan or spill prevention plan
