Green or Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)
refers to the practice of buying products with beneficial environmental attributes (such as reduced packaging or made from recycled content). All NYC agencies are required to follow certain EPP procurement guidelines.
What and Why
why green purchasing
purchasing for waste prevention
buying products with recycled content
purchasing products that reduce toxicity
purchasing for energy efficiency
For Whom
agency requirements
businesses
How
implementing green purchasing
ALSO SEE:
green building