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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. ...
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Using Acquisition Lifecycle Tools
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Department of Defense (DoD) Sustainable Product Purchasing
The Department of Defense (DoD) established a sustainable product purchasing program to enhance and sustain mission readiness through...
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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 r...
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Overview
Individual sustainability projects should support strategic long-term goals. Here you can explore practical approaches to strategic long-term planni... -
Green Buildings Marketplace
40% of U.S. architects, engineers, contractors, building owners and building consultants report that the majority of building work was green in 2...
Green Products
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Two-Cycle Engine Oils
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Adhesive and Mastic Removers
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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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Chain and Cable Lubricants
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Composite Panels
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Compost
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Adhesive and Mastic Removers
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Bathroom and Spa Cleaners
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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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Composite Panels
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Floor Strippers
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Glass Cleaners
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Graffiti and Grease Removers
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Household Cleaners, General Purpose
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Ink Removers and Cleaners
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Wood and Concrete Sealers: Membrane Concrete Sealers
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Multipurpose Cleaners
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Wood and Concrete Sealers: Penetrating Liquids
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Composite Panels: Acoustical
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Composite Panels: Interior Panels
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Composite Panels: Plastic Lumber
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Carpet: Polyester Carpet Face Fiber
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Composite Panels: Structural Interior Panels
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Composite Panels: Structural Wall Panels
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Carpet: Woven, Tufted, or Knitted Fiber and a Backing System
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Wood and Concrete Sealers
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Floor Cleaners and Protectors
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Dishwashing Products
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Dishwashing Products
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Floor Coverings (Non-Carpet)
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Packing and Insulating Materials
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Packing and Insulating Materials
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Wood and Concrete Stains
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Wood and Concrete Stains
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Paint
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Paint: Consolidated Latex Paint
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Paint: Reprocessed Latex Paint -- Dark Colors
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Paint: Reprocessed Latex Paint -- White, Off-White, and Pastel Colors
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Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners
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Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners
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Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners
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Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Latex
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Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Water-borne Alkyd
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Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Oil-Based
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Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Solvent-borne Alkyd
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Composite Panels: Countertops
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Dishwashing Products: Dish Detergent
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Dishwashing Products: Dish Detergent
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Dishwashing Products: Dish Soap
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Dishwashing Products: Dish Soap
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Dishwashing Products: Rinse Aids
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Dishwashing Products: Rinse Aids
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Carpet: Nylon
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Dishwashing Products: Commercial Dishwasher Detergent
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Dishwashing Products: Commercial Dishwasher Detergent
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Biobased Content
A product or material derived from plants or other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials. Biobased products generally provide an alternative to conventional petroleum derived products and include a diverse range of offerings such as lubricants, detergents, inks, fertilizers, and bioplastics. See the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) BioPreferred program for more information.
Read up on bioenergy basics from the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Click the link below for more information on bio-based products and their selection.
Whole Building Systems
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Solid Waste - FAR Subpart 23.4
FAR Subpart 23.4 – Use of Recovered Materials and Biobased Products: This policy governs the use of products containing recovered materials an...
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Solid Waste - Procurement Professional
Procurement professionals (or contracting officers) can help to support the team in meeting sustainability objectives when buying goods or services....
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Solid Waste - FAR Subpart 23.4
FAR Subpart 23.4 – Use of Recovered Materials and Biobased Products: This policy governs the use of products containing recovered materials an...
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IEQ - Plants in the Workplace
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Solid Waste - Credit 5.5
Use recycled content materials
Materials
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Alternative Bio-based Composite
Bio-composites, or biodegradable composites, are the next generation of sustainable building materials. Plant fibers such as sunflower hulls, or whe... -
Wood
Wood panel ceilings, like metal ceilings, are not often used in office spaces as they tend to be a high-end finish. Wood panel ceilings do not of... -
Bio-Based Tile
Bio-Based tiles are a type of resilient flooring comprised of polymers made with plant materials rather than traditional PVC. The product cate... -
Composite Wood
Interior doors are often made of a composite wood core covered with a laminate or wood veneer. Doors made with engineered wood are cheaper than sol... -
Solid Wood
There are many different species and types of wood that can be used for doors including reclaimed, suppressed, and wood from [responsibly manage... -
Desk
Desk selection should be driven by sustainable materials. Refer to the compare section for guidance. Using casters will support the flexibility ... -
Casework / Millwork
Select casework and millwork that have sustainable attributes such as rapidly renewable, recycled content and sustainably managed forest materia... -
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... -
Wood Frame
Window frames are one component of a window assembly. In naturally ventilated buildings window frames allow the window to be opened to bring in fre... -
Compost
Composting is the collection of organic food waste that can be used for fertilizer or soil enrichment once the food items biodegrade. Many types of... -
Ceiling Tile
Acoustical ceiling tiles are typically used in offices with dropped ceilings. The ceiling tiles come in various sizes and finishes and frequently... -
Gypsum Board
Gypsum board (i.e. drywall) ceilings are similar to acoustical ceilings in that they improve the acoustical properties of a space and sometimes cont...