Benefits from Purchasing Green

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Creates recycling markets

Saves energyConserves resourcesSaves moneySaves landfill spaceReduces pollutionCreates jobsProvides incentive for

manufacturers to alter processes

Promotes environmental stewardship

Purchasing recycled products Purchasing recycled products completes the recycling loop!completes the recycling loop!

GREEN AGENDAWHAT ARE THE GREEN LAWS

LEARN WHO ARE THE ‘GREEN POLICE’

INCREASE THE MARKET FOR “GREEN COMMODITIES AND/OR SERVICES”

WHAT IS THE FINE FOR NOT BEING “GREEN”

What Is Green PurchasingPurchase of products and services that

conserve our precious resources, such as:

Recycled products (i.e. CPG items) Energy Star and energy-efficient products Alternative fuel vehicles/alternative fuels Biobased products Non-ozone depleting substances Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) Low or non-toxic or hazardous chemicals Electronics with environmental preferable

attributes (i.e. Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool – EPEAT)

Why Green?• Conserve natural resources and minimize our

environmental “footprint”• Create markets for recycled

content and agricultural materials• Create jobs• Save energy• Long Term - Save $$$/Avoid costs (ROI)• Reduce pollution• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions• Reduce liability• Legal requirements

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GREEN AGENDAWHAT ARE THE GREEN LAWS

LEARN WHO ARE THE ‘GREEN POLICE’

INCREASE THE MARKET FOR “GREEN COMMODITIES AND/OR SERVICES”

WHAT IS THE FINE FOR NOT BEING “GREEN”

www.gsa.gov/green

When there are Green Purchasing Requirements, who Is Required to Comply?

Procurement/Contracting Officers Purchase Card Users and Trainers Acquisition Program Personnel Technical Reps Contractors End Users

Commonly Bought Green ItemsEPA: 1. Information Technology (IT) equipment/products 2. Office Supplies/Products 3. Novelty Items 4. Awards/Plaques 5. Paper (Office) Note: This list is not all inclusive

GSA Global Supply: 1. Paper towels - CPG compliant (recovered material content) 2. Hand soap – Biobased, per USDA 3. Disinfectant - Biodegradable per EPA/OECD test methods 4. Dish detergent - Biodegradable per EPA/OECD test methods 5. Thermal insulation blankets - CPG complaint (recovered material content)Note: This list is not all inclusive

Commonly Bought Green Items

DFW Airport1. Vehicles2. Paper and Paper Products3. Non-Paper Office Products4. Electronic and Electrical Equipment5. EnergyNote: This list is not all inclusive

City of Dallas1. Cleaner2. Antifreeze3. Degreaser4. Disinfectant• Floor FinishNote: This list is not all inclusive

Why Green?• Conserve natural resources and minimize our

environmental “footprint”• Create markets for recycled

content and agricultural materials• Create jobs• Save energy• Long Term - Save $$$/Avoid costs (ROI)• Reduce pollution• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions• Reduce liability• Legal requirements

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Benefits from Purchasing Green

purchasingpurchasingcollectioncollection

manufacturingmanufacturing

Creates recycling markets

Saves energyConserves resourcesSaves moneySaves landfill spaceReduces pollutionCreates jobsProvides incentive for

manufacturers to alter processes

Promotes environmental stewardship

Purchasing recycled products Purchasing recycled products completes the recycling loop!completes the recycling loop!