Procure Products
in the Green Procurement CompilationLearn & Plan Topics
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Materials, Furniture, and Furnishings Replacement
Daily wear and tear means that materials, furniture and furnishings require periodic replacement.
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Life Cycle Approach
Materials and resources all have environmental, social and economic impacts beyond just their "use" phase in a project. Analyzing these environmenta... -
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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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. ...
Responsible Business Conduct
This responsible business conduct module provides a framework for how best practices and resources for improving business conduct can be incorporate...
Sustainable Purchasing
Purchasing managers should create purchasing plans and programs that give preference to items containing recycled content, certified wood, and rapidly renewable materials, as well as items that are energy efficient, non-toxic, durable and locally manufactured, harvested and / or extracted. Further, purchasing managers should prioritize vendors who promote source reduction through reusable or minimal packaging of products.
Whole Building Systems
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HVAC - Facility Manager
The facility manager collaborates with the building owner to reduce operating costs and works with the occupant to provide a comfortable space. The ...
Materials
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Toilet Partitions
Toilet partitions can be floor-mounted, wall-mounted, or ceiling-mounted for ease of cleaning. Floor mounted toilet partitions ... -
Systems Furniture
Systems furniture is frequently used in open office areas because of its flexibility in being reconfigured and rearranged. It is generally comprised... -
Task Seating
Task seating is exceptionally important in open offices because of the amount of time employees spend here. It should hold a third party certificati...