Green Purchasing

8. Have a comprehensive Green Purchasing Policy covering:

            • lifecycle costs?

            • sustainability of materials?

            • recyclability of products?

            • transportation costs

            • health impacts of products?
 

9. Require suppliers to package their products in biodegradable packaging materials?

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10. Belong to a local green purchasing network?

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11. Follow sustainable printing guidelines?

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12. Prohibit the purchase of single-use plastic items (including plastic bags, foam cups, water bottles, etc)?