Procure Products
in the Green Procurement CompilationLearn & Plan Topics
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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... -
Net Zero Energy
Net Zero Energy means that a building balances its energy needs with energy produced from renewable, zero-emission sources. While Net Zero Ene... -
Enhancing Resilience and Reducing Vulnerability to Observed and Expected Changes in Climate
Adapting to observed and expected changes in climate is a complex, long term process that requires personnel to work together across their organizat...
Green Products
Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions from sources not owned or directly controlled by a Federal agency but related to agency activities, such as vendor supply chains, delivery services, and employee travel and commuting.
Sustainability.gov | Federal Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting Guidance
Whole Building Systems
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Planted Roof - Owner
The Owner determines the project scope, provides the budget, and takes over the project and on-going maintenance at completion. The Owner shou...
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Lighting - Finding: Savings of over 30% is possible in just one year.
Finding: Savings of over 30% is possible in just one year. Scope: 245 Buildings in the 2011 National Building Competition Source: EnergyStar.gov | ...
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Lighting - Finding: One lighting upgrade led to a 6% increase in worker output and a reduction in sorting errors
Finding: One lighting upgrade at a postal sorting facility in Reno, Nevada led to a 6% increase in worker output and a reduction in sorting errors.S...