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Sustainable Purchasing

Purchasing products or services that have a lesser or reduced negative effect or increased positive effect on human health and the ecological environment or social/economic well-being, when compared with competing products that serve the same purpose.

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Browse examples of policies, programs, and resources created by some of our member states.

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EPPs Established in Statutes, Laws, and Rules

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Executive Orders for Sustainable Purchasing Initiatives

State Sustainable Purchasing Websites

Other State Sustainable Purchasing Resources

California

Buying Green – EPP Best Practices Guide

Hawaii

Preference for Products with Recycled Materials

Maryland

Quantifying the Benefits of Green Purchasing Webinar “Saving Money by Buying Green” Fact Sheet Responsible Purchasing Network: Report – EPP Program for Maryland

Massachusetts

Environmentally Preferable Products Procurement Program (EPP)Fleet Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Calculator Tool Sustainable Purchasing Overview Video

Minnesota

Sustainable Procurement Charter Sustainability Public Reporting System

New Mexico

State Buildings Green Energy Project

New York

Green Purchasing Specs for Products and Services

Washington

Green Purchasing Opportunities and Best Practices Sustainable Purchasing Product Specifications

NASPO’s Survey of State Procurement Practices found that 28 states have one or more sustainable initiatives in place, including:

Statewide contracts offering environmentally preferable or sustainable products and services
Green/Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (EPP)
Executive order mandating green purchasing/sustainability initiatives and goals, set-asides or price preferences for sustainable products and services