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Guide to Purchasing Green Power (PDF 990kb)
Renewable electricity, renewable energy cerfificates, and on-site renwable generation.

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Green Cleaning Products Addendum (PDF 114kb)
This document, developed by Steve Ashkin and the Green Cleaning Network, is designed as an attachment to an existing cleaning contract. The products referenced in this addendum are based on the current requirements of a number of leading “green” organizations and members of the Green Cleaning Network

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Comparison of Environmental Certification Programs for Tissue and Other Janitorial Paper Products [PDF]
A Leonardo Academy White Paper - Released June, 2006. Leonardo Academy is a (501c3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability and putting the competitive market to work on improving the environment.

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Guide to Sustainable Procurement for Paper Tissue and Towel Products [PDF]
A Leonardo Academy White Paper - Released June, 2006. Leonardo Academy is a (501c3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability and putting the competitive market to work on improving the environment.

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Model Procurement and Contracting Documents for Green Performance Contracting [PDF]
"Model Procurement and Contracting Documents for Green Performance Contracting" is a Leonardo Academy White Paper published in April, 2007.

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Sustainable Building Rating Systems Addressing Building Maintenance and Janitorial Products, Policies and Methods [PDF]
A Leonardo Academy White Paper - Released June, 2006. Leonardo Academy is a (501c3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability and putting the competitive market to work on improving the environment.

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Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines - Products
This is EPA's list of designated products and the accompanying recycled-content recommendations. They are grouped into eight categories: Construction Products, Landscaping Products, Nonpaper Office Products, Paper and Paper Products, Park and Recreation Products, Transportation Products, Vehicular Products and Miscellaneous Products.

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U.S. DOE Quantity Quote
This joint EPA/DOE links institutional and corporate purchasers to ENERGY STAR partners offering bulk procurement arrangements. You can register as a supplier or purchaser for ENERGY STAR qualified light bulbs, light fixtures, clothes washers, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, refrigerators, room air conditioners.

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Responsible Purchasing Network
The Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) is a national network of procurement-related professionals dedicated to socially responsible and environmentally sustainable purchasing.

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Climate Counts
You can use the Climate Counts Company Scorecard to see how serious companies are about stopping climate change - and how they compare to their sector competitors.

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Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines
Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG)—a key component of the government's "buy-recycled" program. At this Web site, you'll find what you need to know about the CPG and EPA's Recovered Materials Advisory Notices as well as products and suppliers.

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Online ENERGY STAR® Purchasing Tools
ENERGY STAR helps you cut your utility bill by assisting in the purchase of ENERGY STAR qualified products, including computers, printers, and exit signs. Take advantage of online training to understand the full range of purchasing opportunities.

 

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