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6.       Implementation Strategies to Garner More Green ……………………………14
·         Federal level procurements
·         Best value v. lowest price
·         Set-asides and price preferences
·         Solution-based contract
“categories”
 
7.       Easing the Burden of Buying Green ……………………………………………16
  • Contracting Opportunities (within individual and multi-state contracts)
  • Verifying Green Claims
  • Understanding environmental standards
 
8.       Training and Information Sharing ……………………………………………….19
  • Opportunities for Collaboration
  • Case Studies/Current Green Purchasing Initiatives   (INFO STILL NEEDED HERE)
  • Comparing costs and ways to keep them down
  • Guidance on Total Cost of Ownership and e-waste
 
9.       Measuring and Marketing Your Success ………………………………………21
·         Rationale
·         Three more easy steps
·         Calculating benefits
 
10.   Resources …………………………………………………………………………….23
·         Websites that will list green suppliers and manufacturers
·         Product directory with the basics and links to more info
·         Selected books
·         Eco labels and logos
 
11.   Glossary of Terms
 
 
12.   Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)