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Recording and Slides from RPN's Webinar, Green Purchasing 101 and New/Prospective Member Orientation Now Available
Want to learn how your organization can help protect the environment and human health through greener purchasing? Watch RPN's orientation webinar to learn more! More More
Green purchasing toolkit helps counties save dollars, environment
It’s called the County Green Purchasing Toolkit, an interactive Web-based resource that shares innovative county best practices with other local governments nationwide to help them save money while buying more environmentally preferable products. More More
Slides and Recording Now Available for RPN's Webinar, Purchasing for Water Efficiency
Did you miss RPN's most recent webinar? Watch the recording to learn how procurement decisions can dramatically improve water efficiency. More More
EcoLogo Restricts Asthmagens in its Revised Green Cleaning Product Standard
In August 2011, EcoLogo (which is now owned by UL) published a revised Standard for Hard Surface Cleaners (CCD-146), which covers products such as general purpose and glass cleaners, bathroom cleaners (non-disinfecting), degreasers and dish-washing detergents. More More
Santa Clara County Enacts First Requirements for E-Waste Recyclers
Earlier this summer, Santa Clara County, CA became the first US municipality to require the recyclers it hires to collect and recycle electronic waste to be a certified e-Stewards recycler. More More
International Third-party Certification for Sustainable Biofuels Published, Adopted by EU
The Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels (RSB) has launched the first global third-party certification system for sustainable biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel. More More
Connecticut Passes Paint Recycling Law, State Adds Recycled Paint to Contract
In June 2011, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed the nation's third statewide law (after California and Oregon) requiring paint manufacturers to safely manage leftover latex and oil-based paint from consumer and contractor painting jobs. More More
Green Seal Issues New Standard for Specialty Cleaning Products
In August 2011,Green Seal released a new standard for Specialty Cleaning Products for Institutional and Industrial Use. GS-53 covers products such as commercial dish soaps, graffiti removers, automotive cleansers, deck and outdoor cleaners, odor removers, and furniture polishes and waxes, among others. More More
Minnesota Issues Sustainability Executive Order (EO) for State Agencies
Earlier this year, Minnesota's Governor Dayton signed EO 11-13, Strengthening State Agency Environmental, Energy and Transportation Sustainability, which directs state agencies to implement new practices and policies that save money and reduce the environmental impact of state government operations. More More
Hawai'i Adds Green Cleaners to State Contract
This summer, the Hawai'i State Procurement Office added certified green cleaning products to its statewide contract by utilizing the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) Janitorial Supplies Contract More More
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