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4. Green Building Products and Practices 4.1 Ensure compliance with all standards for design, construction, and operation as described in the current Green Building Ordinance for all building and renovations undertaken by the City. 5. Landscaping Products and Practices 5.1 Employ Bay -Friendly Landscaping or sustainable landscape management techniques as applicable for landscape renovations, construction and maintenance performed by the City or its contractors, including, but not limited to, integrated pest management, grass recycling, drip irrigation, computerized central irrigation linked with the local weather station, composting, and procurement and use of mulch and compost as outlined in Section 5.4.2. above. htt ://www.sto waste.or /docslbav-friendl landEgpe guidelines - all chapters.pdf 6. Toxics and Pollution Prevention Products and Practices 6.1 Use products with the lowest amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), highest recycled content, low or no formaldehyde, and no halogenated organic flame retardants when purchasing building maintenance materials such as paint, carpeting, adhesives, furniture, and casework. 6.2 Purchase or require janitorial contractors to supply industrial and institutional cleaning products that meet Green Seal h s:l/ reenseal.or certifscation/certificatio or EcoLogoTM certification (https://www.ul.com/resources/ecologo-certification-program) standards for environmental preference and performance. 6.3 Purchase, or require janitorial contractors to supply, vacuum cleaners that are capable of capturing 96% of particulates 0.3 microns in size, and operate with a sound level less than 70dBA. Other janitorial cleaning equipment should be capable of capturing fine particulates, removing sufficient moisture so as to dry within 24 hours, operate with a sound level less than 70dBA, and use high - efficiency, low -emissions engines. 6.4 Purchase paper, paper products, and janitorial paper products that are unbleached or are processed without chlorine or chlorine derivatives. 6.5 Prohibit the purchase of products that use polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for items such as furniture and flooring. PVC is allowable for subterranean use or when connected to subterranean appurtenances. 6.6 Purchase products and equipment with no lead or mercury whenever possible. For products that contain lead or mercury, the City should give preference to those Purchasing Procedures and Manual 23