PURCHASING

ACTIONS      

100% Post-consumer Paper Products

EPA environmentally preferable purchasing guidelines   

Energy Star® Appliances (Adopt policy requiring purchase of only Energy Star products)

FSC® Certified Sustainably Harvested Wood (Use where possible)

Green Purchasing Consortium (Participate in GSA Green Purchasing Consortium) 

Green Seal Certified 

Green cleaning products, paints and construction supplies 

Green Purchasing Policy (establish a formal policy to mandate the purchase of reusable or green-certified materials, including, Energy Star products, etc.)

Patronize Green Companies (Patronize companies with a strong commitment to Corporate Social responsibility, green practices and policies)

Purchase Locally

Certified Renewable Energy Credits (SEE: Renewable Energy)