[1]
Editor's Note: For statutory law as to budget and budget procedure,
see N.J.S.A. 40A:4-1 et seq. known as the "Local Budget Law." See
also N.J.S.A. 40:69A-45 et seq.
[1974 Code § 2-106; New; Ord. #07-05]
a.
The budget shall be prepared under the direction of the Mayor.
b.
The Mayor shall require all Department Heads to submit requests for
appropriations for the ensuing budget year and to appear before the
Mayor or the Business Administrator at public hearings, which shall
be held during that month on the various requests.
c.
The Mayor, with the assistance of the Business Administrator, shall
analyze appropriation requests and capital programs and may confer
informally with Council with respect thereto.
d.
The Business Administrator with the assistance of the Comptroller
shall prepare all estimates of nonproperty tax revenues anticipated
for the support of each annual budget.
e.
The budget document shall be prepared in such form as is required
by law for municipal budgets and in accordance with the Charter. There
shall be appended to the budget a detailed analysis of all items of
expenditure and revenue. Such analysis shall include a comparison
of the total number of positions of each class and grade to be authorized
by the budget with the actual number thereof employed at the beginning
and ending of the preceding budget period.
f.
In accordance with State statute, the Mayor shall transmit to Council
his budget document, which shall include his proposed current budget
in the form prescribed by the Local Budget Law, a capital budget and
such comment or statement as he may deem desirable.
[1974 Code § 2-107; Ord. #07-05]
a.
The Department of Administration and Finance shall supervise the
administration of each annual budget. In consultation with Department
Heads, the Business Administrator shall establish allotments of appropriations
as he may deem desirable. Each Department shall plan and administer
its expenditure program within the limits of such allotments.
b.
If at any time during the budget year the Business Administrator
shall ascertain that the municipal government is faced with the probability
of incurring a cash deficit for the current year, he shall reconsider
the work programs and allotments of the several Departments. Upon
such reconsideration, and with the approval of the Mayor, he may revise
budget allotments so as to forestall, so far as possible, the making
of commitments and expenditures in excess of the revenues to be realized
during the fiscal year. He shall file with the Chief Financial Officer
or Municipal Comptroller a copy of such revised allotments, and the
Chief Financial Officer or Municipal Comptroller shall control all
expenditures within the limits thereof.
[1974 Code § 2-108; Ord. #07-05]
a.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2 et seq., all purchase contracts shall
be let in accordance with the limits set by the Director of the Division
of Local Government Services. The Council may, upon recommendation
of the Business Administrator, let the contract in the manner prescribed
by law.
b.
The Mayor shall execute and sign contracts let and authorize pursuant
to the Charter and ordinances.
[1]
Editor's Note: For statutory provisions relating to the awarding
of municipal contracts, see N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.
[1974 Code § 2-109]
All purchases of any work supplies, materials, equipment or
contractual services for the Township's account shall be made by the
Division of Administration, pursuant to a written requisition from
the head of the Department whose appropriation will be charged, and
the certification of the Comptroller that a sufficient unencumbered
balance appropriation is available to pay therefor.
[1974 Code § 2-110; Ord. #07-05]
a.
The Business Administrator or designee shall establish and approve
uniform standards for requisitions and purchases.
b.
The Division of Administration shall control the delivery of all
supplies, materials, equipment and other items purchased, and shall
make or cause to be made, proper test checks and inspections thereof.
The Division shall ascertain whether the supplies, materials, equipment
and other items purchased comply with the specifications, and shall
cause laboratory or other tests to be made whenever, in the opinion
of the Division head, it is necessary to determine whether the materials
or supplies furnished are of the quality and standard required.
[1974 Code § 2-111; Ord. #07-05]
a.
Each Department shall follow such procedures and use such forms for
purchasing as the Business Administrator shall prescribe. Upon request
of the Business Administrator, each Department Head shall submit a
complete statement of the materials, supplies and equipment and work
and labor under contract, which will be required by the Department
during the ensuing year, half-year or quarter-year as the Administrator
may determine, according to the best estimate of the Department Head.
Such statement shall be in such form and detail as the Administrator
may require.
b.
Each Department Head shall designate in writing a purchase certifying
officer and one (1) or more receiving clerks.
c.
Purchases below the limits set by the Director of the Division of
Local Government Services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2 et seq. do
not require quotes. Where purchases are made pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:11-2 et seq. without competitive bidding, the Division of Administration
shall obtain, whenever possible, at three (3) price quotations for
the item or items to be purchased. Such quotations shall be furnished
in writing by the vendors. The Division shall record and retain such
quotations for at least two (2) years from the time they are furnished.
Wherever circumstances permit, the purchase shall be made from the
lowest of such quotations received from a responsible bidder.
d.
The Business Administrator shall establish a procedure for the purchase
of any item or items required for the immediate protection of the
public health, safety, morals or welfare of the Township which will
permit such emergency purchases to be made for specific purposes in
a manner other than that prescribed by this article.
e.
Except as the Business Administrator or such other officer as he
may designate may authorize in case of emergency, no purchase shall
be made and no bill, claim or voucher shall be approved unless the
procedures prescribed by or pursuant to the Charter and this Code
have been followed.
[1974 Code § 2-112]
a.
Immediately upon delivery of any purchased item, the receiving Clerk
shall make a record thereof on forms to be approved by the Comptroller,
and the Department's acceptance of the delivery shall be certified
by the certifying officer in such form as shall be prescribed by the
Comptroller.
b.
A voucher properly prepared and executed by the vendor may be submitted
to the Comptroller who shall not authorize payment unless and until
he has first examined a properly prepared and certified receiving
report and otherwise satisfied himself that the items billed were
properly authorized and delivered in accordance with a duly issued
purchase order or any change thereof authorized by the Division of
Administration.
[Ord. #12-29 § 1.1]
It is the policy and practice of the Township of Woodbridge
to:
a.
Institute practices that reduce waste by increasing product efficiency
and effectiveness, and
b.
Purchase products that minimize environmental impacts, toxins, pollution,
and hazards to worker and community safety to the greatest extent
practicable, and
c.
Purchase products that include recycled content, are durable and
long-lasting, conserve energy and water, use agricultural fibers and
residues, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, use unbleached or chlorine-free
manufacturing processes, are lead-free and mercury-free, and use wood
from sustainably harvested forests (FSC) when and where possible.
[Ord. #12-29 § 1.2]
The goal of this policy is to encourage and increase the use
of environmentally preferable products and services in the Township
of Woodbridge. By including environmental considerations in purchasing
decisions, the Township of Woodbridge can promote practices that improve
public and worker health, conserve natural resources, and reward environmentally
conscious manufacturers, while remaining fiscally responsible.
The policy objectives are to:
a.
Conserve natural resources;
b.
Minimize environmental impacts such as pollution and use of water
and energy;
c.
Eliminate or reduce toxins that create hazards to workers and our
community;
d.
Support strong recycling markets;
e.
Reduce materials that are routinely land filled or disposed of;
f.
Increase the use and availability of environmentally preferable products
that protect the environment;
g.
Identify environmentally preferable products and associated distribution
systems;
h.
Reward manufacturers and vendors with contracts that reduce environmental
impacts in their production and distribution systems or services;
i.
Collect and maintain up-to-date information regarding manufacturers,
vendors and other sources for locating/ordering environmentally preferable
products;
j.
Create a model for successfully purchasing environmentally preferable
products that encourages other purchasers in our community to adopt
similar goals.
[Ord. #12-29 § 1.3]
The Township of Woodbridge Purchasing Department and members
of the Green Team, which shall be composed of representatives from
various Township departments/divisions, commissions/committees and
volunteer organizations shall research, evaluate, and implement the
environmental purchasing objectives. The Green Team Committee shall
focus its research, evaluation and the implementation of the Green
Policy in the following areas:
a.
Recycled content products (e.g. paper products, playground/recreation
equipment, toner/printer cartridges, motor oils and lubricants, furniture,
carpets and flooring materials, matting, plastic/composite lumber/building
materials, trash bags, parking stops, ceiling tiles, etc.)
b.
Less harmful and non-toxic materials and processes (e.g. janitorial/cleaning
products, pest management chemicals, phosphates, paint, solvents,
fuels and lubricants; etc.)
c.
Energy and water efficient products and processes (e.g. solar applications,
energy efficient lighting, ENERGY STAR® appliances, water saving devices, vehicles and motorized equipment,
etc.)
d.
Natural resource and landscaping management (e.g. integrated pest
and vegetation management, drought tolerant/ indigenous plants and
shrubs, recycled mulches and natural composts, etc.)
e.
Renewable products (e.g. FSC certified forests products, renewable
energy resources, etc.)
f.
Disposal and pollution reduction (e.g. integrated waste management,
duplex copies, retread tires, reusable holiday trees, recycling programs
for used ceiling tiles and flooring materials, etc.)
g.
Packaging (e.g. bulk packaging, reusable boxes, recycled packing
materials, shipping pallets, etc.)
h.
Green Building Program (e.g. using recycled products in construction
and renovation, disposal of building materials in an environmentally
sensitive manner, designing and renovating for energy and resource
conservation.)
The Committee is aware that the evaluation and implementation
phases of the project will require changes in awareness, behaviors,
practices and operating procedures. To the extent possible, it is
the Committee's intention to have a participative process as it researches,
evaluates and implements the policy recommendations. It is also the
Committee's intention to meet annually after implementation to monitor
and evaluate the progress by Township of Woodbridge in this area.
[Ord. #12-29 § 1.4]
a.
Source Reduction.
1.
To the extent practicable the Township of Woodbridge shall institute
practices that reduce waste and result in the purchase of fewer products
whenever practicable and cost-effective, but without reducing safety
or overall workplace quality.
2.
To the extent practicable the Township of Woodbridge shall purchase
remanufactured products such as toner/printer cartridges, retread
tires, furniture, equipment and automotive parts whenever practicable,
but without reducing safety, quality or effectiveness.
3.
To the extent practicable the Township of Woodbridge shall require
all equipment bought after the adoption of this policy to be compatible
with source reduction goals as referred to in the policy, when and
where practicable.
4.
All buyers shall consider short-term and long-term costs in comparing
product alternatives, when feasible. This includes the evaluation
of the total costs expected during the lifetime of the product, including,
but not limited to, acquisition, extended warranties, operation, supplies,
maintenance, disposal costs and expected lifetime compared to other
alternatives.
5.
Products that are durable, long lasting, reusable or refillable shall
be preferred whenever available and practicable.
6.
To the extent practicable the Township of Woodbridge requests amount
necessary for product protection, to the greatest extent practicable.
7.
Packaging that is reusable, recyclable or compostable shall be preferred,
when suitable uses and programs readily exist.
8.
Vendors shall be encouraged to take back and reuse wooden pallets
and other shipping and packaging materials when and where practicable.
9.
Suppliers of electronic equipment, including but not limited to computers,
monitors, printers, fax machines and photocopiers, shall be required
to take back the equipment for reuse or environmentally safe recycling
when the Township of Woodbridge discards or replaces such equipment,
whenever and where practicable.
10.
To the extent practicable the Township of Woodbridge shall consider
provisions in contracts with suppliers of nonelectronic equipment
that require suppliers to take back equipment for reuse or environmentally
safe recycling when the Township of Woodbridge discards or replaces
such equipment, whenever practicable.
11.
All documents shall be printed and photocopied on both sides (duplex)
to reduce the use and purchase of photocopy paper, whenever and where
practicable.
b.
Recycled Content Products.
1.
All products for which the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (U.S. EPA) has established minimum recycled content standard
guidelines in the Agency's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, such
as those for printing paper, photocopy paper, janitorial paper products,
construction, landscaping, parks and recreation, transportation, vehicles,
miscellaneous and non-paper office products, shall contain the highest
postconsumer content practicable to the application, but no less than
the minimum recycled content standards established by the U.S. EPA
Guidelines.
2.
Photocopiers and printers purchased or leased by the Township of
Woodbridge shall be compatible with the use of recycled content and
remanufactured products.
3.
To the extent practicable, the Township of Woodbridge shall purchase
re-refined lubricating and industrial oil for use in its vehicles
and other motorized equipment, as long as it is certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API) as appropriate for use in such equipment.
4.
When specifying asphalt concrete, aggregate base or Portland Cement
Concrete for road construction projects, the Township of Woodbridge
shall utilize recycled, reusable or reground materials when and where
practicable.
5.
To the extent practicable the Township of Woodbridge shall specify
and purchase recycled content transportation products, including signs,
traffic cones, parking stops, delineators, channelizers and barricades,
which shall contain the highest postconsumer content practicable,
but no less than the minimum recycled content standards established
by the U.S. EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines.
6.
All preprinted recycled content papers intended for distribution
that are purchased or produced shall contain a statement that the
paper is recycled content of a minimum of thirty (30%) percent recycled
postconsumer content. Whenever feasible, the statement should indicate
the percentage of postconsumer recycled content that the paper contains.
c.
Energy and Water Savings.
1.
Where applicable, energy-efficient equipment shall be purchased with
the most up-to-date energy efficiency functions. This includes, but
is not limited to, high efficiency space heating systems and high
efficiency space cooling equipment.
2.
When practicable, the Township of Woodbridge shall replace inefficient
interior lighting with energy-efficient equipment and bulbs.
3.
When practicable, the Township of Woodbridge shall replace inefficient
exterior lighting, streetlighting and traffic signal lights with energy-efficient
equipment and bulbs. Exterior lighting shall be minimized when and
where possible to avoid unnecessary lighting of architectural and
landscape features while providing adequate illumination for safety
and accessibility.
4.
All products purchased by the Township of Woodbridge and for which
the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR® certification
is available shall meet ENERGY STAR® certification, when practicable and available. When ENERGY STAR® labels are not available, Township of Woodbridge
shall choose energy-efficient products that are in the upper twenty-five
(25%) percent of energy efficiency as designated by the Federal Energy
Management Program.
5.
To the extent practicable the Township of Woodbridge shall purchase
water-saving/conservation products. This includes, but is not limited
to, high-performance fixtures such as toilets, low-flow faucets and
aerators, and upgraded landscape irrigation systems.
d.
Green Buildings and LEED IM Ratings. All building and renovations
undertaken by the Township of Woodbridge shall follow Green Building
Practices for design, construction, and operation, where appropriate
and practicable, as described in the LEED IM Rating System. Architects
and engineers procured for said work shall be required to have LEED
certified members on their staff assigned to the project when and
where practicable.
e.
Landscaping and Hardscaping.
All landscape renovations, construction and maintenance performed
by the Township of Woodbridge, including workers and contractors providing
landscaping services for the Township of Woodbridge shall employ sustainable
landscape management techniques for design, construction and maintenance
whenever and where possible, including, but not limited to, integrated
pest management (IPM), grass recycling, drip irrigation, composting,
and the procurement and use of mulch and compost that give preference
to those products produced from regionally generated plant debris
and/or food and sludge waste programs.
Plants should be selected to minimize waste by choosing species
for purchase that are appropriate to the microclimate, species that
can grow to their natural size in the space allotted to them, and
perennials rather than annuals for color variations should be utilized.
Native and drought-tolerant plants that require no or minimal watering
once established are preferred over others when and where practicable.
Hardscapes and landscape structures constructed of recycled
content materials are encouraged to be utilized. The Township of Woodbridge
shall limit the amount of impervious surfaces in the landscape, when
and where practicable. Permeable substitutes, such as permeable asphalt
or pavers, are encouraged for walkways, patios and driveways.
f.
Toxins and Pollution.
To the extent practicable, the Township of Woodbridge shall
purchase, or require janitorial contractors to supply, industrial
and institutional cleaning products that meet and/or exceed the Green
Seal Certification Standards for environmental preferability and performance.
To the extent practicable, the Township of Woodbridge shall
purchase, or require janitorial contractors to supply, vacuum cleaners
that meet the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute "Green
Label" Testing Program — Vacuum Cleaner Criteria,
are capable of capturing ninety-six (96%) percent of particulates
0.3 microns in size, and operate with a sound level less than 70 dBA.
Where possible and as applicable, other janitorial cleaning equipment
shall be capable of capturing fine particulates, removing sufficient
moisture so as to dry within twenty-four (24) hours, operate with
a sound level less than 70 dBA, and use high-efficiency, low-emissions
engines.
The use of chlorofluorocarbon, Halon and Freon containing refrigerants,
solvents and other products shall be phased out and new purchases
of heating/ventilating/air conditioning, refrigeration, insulation
and fire suppression systems shall not contain them.
All surfactants and detergents shall be readily biodegradable
and, where practicable, shall not contain phosphates.
When maintaining buildings and landscapes, the Township of Woodbridge
shall manage pest problems through prevention and physical, mechanical
and biological controls. The Township of Woodbridge may either adopt
and implement an organic pest management policy and practices or adopt
and implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy and practices
using the least toxic pest control method as a last resort.
When maintaining buildings, the Township of Woodbridge shall
utilize products with the lowest amount of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), highest recycled content, and low or no formaldehyde or lead
when practicable when purchasing materials such as paint, carpeting,
flooring materials, adhesives, furniture, filing cabinetry, ceiling
tiles, coving, moldings and casework.
To the extent practicable, the Township of Woodbridge shall
reduce or eliminate its use of products that contribute to the formation
of dioxins and furans. This includes, but is not limited to:
1.
Photocopier paper, paper products, and janitorial paper products
that are unbleached or that are processed without chlorine or chlorine
derivatives, whenever and where possible and that possess a minimum
of thirty (30%) percent recycled postconsumer waste content.
2.
Prohibiting purchase of products that use halogens, polyvinyl chloride
(PVC), lead, phthalates and asbestos such as, but not limited to,
office binders, chair/floor mats, casework, moldings, furniture, carpeting,
flooring materials, ceiling tiles and medical supplies whenever and
where practicable.
To the extent practicable, the Township of Woodbridge shall
purchase products and equipment with no lead or mercury whenever possible.
For products that contain lead or mercury, the Township of Woodbridge
shall give preference to those products with lower quantities of these
metals and to vendors with established lead and mercury recovery programs.
To the extent practicable, the Township of Woodbridge shall
specify that desktop computers, notebooks and monitors purchased shall
meet, at a minimum, all Electronic Product Environmental Assessment
Tool (EPEAT) environmental criteria designated as "required" as contained
in the IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal
Computer Products, whenever practicable.
When replacing vehicles, the Township of Woodbridge shall consider
less-polluting alternatives to diesel such as bio-based fuels, hybrids,
electric batteries, and fuel cells, as may be available for the application.
g.
Forest Conservation.
To the extent practicable, the Township of Woodbridge shall
not procure wood products such as lumber and paper that originate
from forests harvested in an environmentally unsustainable manner.
When possible, Township of Woodbridge shall give preference to wood
products that are certified to be sustainably harvested by a comprehensive,
performance-based certification system. The certification system shall
include independent third-party audits, with standards equivalent
to, or stricter than, those of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
certification.
To the extent practicable, the Township of Woodbridge encourages
the purchase or use of previously utilized and/or salvaged wood and
wood products whenever practicable and where available.
h.
Bio-Based Products.
Vehicle fuels made from non-wood, plant-based contents such
as vegetable oils are encouraged whenever practicable and available.
Paper and construction products made from non-wood, plant-based
contents such as agricultural crops and residues are encouraged whenever
practicable.
Bio-based plastic products that are biodegradable and compostable,
such as bags, film, food and beverage containers, and cutlery, are
encouraged whenever practicable.
Compostable plastic products purchased shall meet American Society
for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards as found in ASTM D6400-04.
Biodegradable plastics used as coatings on paper and other compostable
substrates shall meet ASTM D6868-03 standards.
Proof of compliance with ASTM standards for compostable, biodegradable
and degradable plastic products shall be provided by vendors of such
products, upon request. One acceptable proof of compliance for compostable
plastic products shall be the certification by the Biodegradable Products
Institute (BPI).
[Ord. #12-29 § 1.5]
The health and safety of workers and citizens is of the utmost
importance and takes precedence over all other policies and practices.
To the extent practicable, the Township of Woodbridge has made
significant investments in developing a successful recycling system
and recognizes that recycled content products are essential to the
continuing viability of that recycling system and for the foundation
of an environmentally sound production system. Therefore, to the greatest
extent practicable, recycled content shall be included in products
that also meet other specifications, such as chlorine free or bio-based
products.
Nothing contained in this policy shall be construed as requiring
a department, purchaser or contractor to procure products that do
not perform adequately for their intended use, exclude adequate competition,
or are not available at a reasonable price in a reasonable period
of time.
Nothing contained in this policy shall be construed as requiring
the Township of Woodbridge Purchasing Department, purchaser or contractor
to take any action that conflicts with local, State or Federal requirements.
[Ord. #12-29 § 1.6]
The Business Administrator, Purchasing Manager/Agent, Director
of Finance, Director of Public Works and other responsible directors/managers
shall implement this policy in coordination with other appropriate
Township of Woodbridge personnel.
As applicable, successful bidders shall certify in writing that
the environmental attributes claimed in competitive bids are accurate.
In compliance with New Jersey State Law, vendors shall be required
to specify the minimum or actual percentage of recovered and postconsumer
material in their products, even when such percentages are zero.
Upon request, buyers making the selection from competitive bids
shall be able to provide justification for product choices that do
not meet the environmentally preferable purchasing criteria in this
policy.
Vendors, contractors and grantees shall be encouraged to comply
with applicable sections of this policy for products and services
provided to the Township of Woodbridge, where practicable.
[Ord. #12-29 § 1.7]
The Business Administrator, Purchasing Manager/Agent, Director
of Finance, the "Green Team" Committee and other positions responsible
for implementing this policy, shall periodically meet and evaluate
the success of this policy's implementation.
[Ord. #12-29 § 1.8]
Shall mean ASTM International, an open forum for the development
of high quality, market relevant international standards used around
the globe.
Shall mean commercial or industrial products (other than
food or feed) that utilize agricultural crops or residues but does
not include products made from forestry materials.
Shall mean the degradation of the plastic must occur as a
result of the action of naturally occurring microorganisms.
Shall mean a multi-stakeholder association of key individuals
and groups from government, industry and academia, which promotes
the use and recycling of biodegradable polymeric materials (via composting).
BPI does not create standards but certifies products that demonstrate
they meet the requirements in ASTM D6400 or D6868, based on testing
in an approved laboratory.
Shall mean anyone authorized to purchase or contract for
purchases on behalf of the Township of Woodbridge or its subdivisions.
Shall mean the national trade association representing the
carpet and rug industry. CRI has developed and administered the "Green
Label" indoor air quality testing and labeling program for carpet,
adhesives, cushion materials and vacuum cleaners.
Shall mean products processed without chlorine or chlorine
derivatives.
Shall mean plastic that is biodegradable during composting
to yield carbon dioxide, water and inorganic compounds and biomass,
at a rate consistent with other known compostable materials and leaves
no visually distinguishable or toxic residues.
Shall mean any person, group of persons, business, consultant,
designing architect, association, partnership, corporation, supplier,
vendor or other entity that has a contract with the Township of Woodbridge
or serves in a subcontracting capacity with the Township of Woodbridge
or with an entity having a contract with Township of Woodbridge for
the provision of any goods or services.
Shall mean plastic that undergoes significant changes in
its chemical structure under specific environmental conditions.
Shall mean a group of chemical compounds that are classified
as persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
Shall mean a procurement tool to help institutional purchasers
in the public and private sectors evaluate, compare and select desktop
computers, notebooks and monitors based on their environmental attributes.
Shall mean a product that is in the upper twenty-five (25%)
percent of energy efficiency for all similar products, or that is
at least ten (10%) percent more efficient than the minimum level that
meets Federal standards and guidelines.
Shall mean the U.S. EPA's energy efficiency product labeling
program.
Shall mean a program of the Department of Energy that issues
a series of Product Energy Efficiency Recommendations that identify
recommended efficiency levels for energy-using products.
Shall mean a global organization that certifies responsible,
on-the-ground forest management according to rigorous standards developed
by a broad variety of stakeholder groups.
Shall mean a whole-system approach to the design, construction,
and operation of buildings and structures that helps mitigate the
environmental, economic, and social impacts of construction, demolition,
and renovation. Green Building Practices such as those described in
the LEED IM Rating System, recognize the relationship between natural
and built environments and seeks to minimize the use of energy, water,
and other natural resources and provide a healthy productive environment.
Shall mean an independent, nonprofit environmental labeling
organization. Green Seal standards for products and services meet
the U.S. EPA's criteria for third-party certifiers. The Green Seal
is a registered certification mark that may appear only on certified
products.
Shall mean an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term
prevention of pests or their damage through a combination of techniques
such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of
cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties. Pesticides are
used only after monitoring indicates they are needed according to
established guidelines, and treatments are made with the goal of removing
only the target organism. Pest control materials are selected and
applied in a manner that minimizes risks to human health, beneficial
and non-target organisms, and the environment.
Shall mean the most recent version of the Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEEDTM) Commercial
Green Building Rating System, or other related LEED IM Rating System,
approved by the U.S. Green Building Council and designed for rating
new and existing commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential
buildings.
Prohibits the use and application of toxic chemical pesticides
and strives to prevent pest problems through the application of natural,
organic horticultural and maintenance practices. All pest control
products shall be in keeping with, but not limited to, those products
on the approved list of New Jersey Certified Organic Foods (NJOF).
Shall mean a finished material which would normally be disposed
of as a solid waste, having reached its intended end-use and completed
its life cycle as a consumer item, and does not include manufacturing
or converting wastes.
Shall mean whenever possible and compatible with local, State
and Federal law, without reducing safety, quality, or effectiveness
and where the product or service is available at a reasonable cost
in a reasonable period of time.
Shall mean material or by-products generated after manufacture
of a product is completed but before the product reaches the end-use
consumer. Preconsumer material does not include mill and manufacturing
trim, scrap or broke which is generated at a manufacturing site and
commonly reused on-site in the same or another manufacturing process.
Shall mean fragments of products or finished products of
a manufacturing process, which has converted a resource into a commodity
of real economic value, and includes preconsumer and postconsumer
material but does not include excess resources of the manufacturing
process.
Shall mean the percentage of recovered material, including
preconsumer and postconsumer materials, in a product.
Shall mean the minimum level of recovered material and/or
postconsumer material necessary for products to qualify as "recycled
products."
Shall mean a product that meets Township of Woodbridge recycled
content policy objectives for postconsumer and recovered material.
Shall mean any product diverted from the supply of discarded
materials by refurbishing and marketing said product without substantial
change to its original form.
Shall mean any product designed to be used many times for
the same or other purposes without additional processing except for
specific requirements such as cleaning, painting or minor repairs.
Refers to products that result in a net reduction in the
generation of waste compared to their previous or alternate version
and includes durable, reusable and remanufactured products; products
with no, or reduced, toxic constituents; and products marketed with
no, or reduced, packaging.
Shall mean the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines established
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Federal agency purchases
as of May 2002 and any subsequent versions adopted.
Shall mean those that are in the upper twenty-five (25%)
percent of water conservation for all similar products, or at least
ten (10%) percent more water-conserving than the minimum level that
meets the Federal standards.
