Procure Products
in the Green Procurement CompilationLearn & Plan Topics
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Materials & Resources
In the construction and day-to-day operations of buildings, many materials and resources are used and a great deal of waste is generated. The m...
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Life Cycle Perspective (Life Cycle Thinking)
Life cycle thinking represents a holistic approach to examining the impacts of a product from raw material extraction through production, use, and f... -
Other Useful GPC Links
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Water Efficiency
Buildings are significant users of the Earth’s freshwater supply. The goal of a responsible building operator should be to encourage a sma...
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Sustainable Sites
Choosing a building's site and managing that site during construction are important to ensure a project's sustainability. Environmentally responsibl...
Green Products
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Bathroom and Spa Cleaners
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Building Insulation
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Carpet
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, General Purpose
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, Spot Removers
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Combination Units/Multi-Function Devices
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Composite Panels
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Computers
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Copiers
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Digital Duplicators
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Two-Cycle Engine Oils
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Adhesive and Mastic Removers
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Heat Pumps, Air-Source
in HVAC/Mechanical
Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) and Services
These products and services are less harmful to the environment than their standard counterparts.The Implementing Instructions for Executive Order 13834
outline the relevant statutory mandates for procuring environmentally perferable products and services, as well as how agencies will be assessed on their performance. See: EPA | About the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program
Whole Building Systems
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Solid Waste - Janitorial Services Contract
/greenprocurement/green-services/7/janitorial-services
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Solid Waste - Cafeteria & Food Services Contract
/greenprocurement/green-services/9/cafeteria-food-services
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Solid Waste - ReuseWood.org | Directory of reuse and recycling options for wood products
http://reusewood.org/
Materials
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Dish Washing Products
Soaps and other cleansing agents are required for washing and sanitizing food service items. Select products that are plant-base... -
Composite Wood Furniture
Engineered wood, also known as composite wood, is man-made and includes a range of wood products that are bound together by adhesives. Plywood, pa... -
LED
Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights have become the most energy efficient and most life...