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The Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Guide can help your agency or school save money while reducing waste and conserving energy in over 30 product areas. The Guide covers the complete process as well as details on cost, performance and vendors-everything you need to make wise purchases.

Getting Started:

Learn how to buy wisely to reduce waste, identify recycled content products, write specifications and track purchases.

Where To Go:

For state contracts, cooperative purchasing, state and local surplus programs and materials exchange.

Materials and Products:

From copy paper to cleaners, automotive fluids to landscaping products, every product you buy affects human health and the environment. Use the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Guide to identify options and alternatives.