Learn the Issues
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How Companies Are Incorporating Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
This document provides an overview of recent private sector environmentally preferable purchasing initiatives and includes references to specific products and companies.
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Integrating Green Purchasing Into Your Environmental Management System (EMS)
The goal of this report is to help Federal facilities integrate green purchasing into their EMS. The intended audience includes those tasked with implementing an EMS, reducing environmental impacts, meeting green purchasing requirements.
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U.S. Green Building Council - Sustainable Purchasing Guidance Profile
To help you find the resource that is right for your organization, EPA conducted a scan of the landscape and developed summary profiles of some of the leading sources of sustainable purchasing guidance around the globe.
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United Nations Environment Program - Sustainable Purchasing Guidance Profile
To help you find the resource that is right for your organization, EPA conducted a scan of the landscape and developed summary profiles of some of the leading sources of sustainable purchasing guidance around the globe.
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National Association of State Procurement Officials - Sustainable Purchasing Guidance Profile
To help you find the resource that is right for your organization, EPA conducted a scan of the landscape and developed summary profiles of some of the leading sources of sustainable purchasing guidance around the globe.
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International Green Purchasing Network - Sustainable Purchasing Profile
To help you find the resource that is right for your organization, EPA conducted a scan of the landscape and developed summary profiles of some of the leading sources of sustainable purchasing guidance around the globe.
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Federal Print Management Template
This is a guide for federal agencies to use to manage their printer and paper operations.
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SPLC Sustainable Purchasing Guidance Profile
To help you find the resource that is right for your organization, EPA conducted a scan of the landscape and developed summary profiles of some of the leading sources of sustainable purchasing guidance around the globe.
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Practice Greenhealth Sustainable Purchasing Guidance Profile
To help you find the resource that is right for your organization, EPA conducted a scan of the landscape and developed summary profiles of some of the leading sources of sustainable purchasing guidance around the globe.
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Environmental Labeling Issues, Policies, and Practices Worldwide
The report presents a snapshot of the major environmental labeling programs in existence during the research phase for which information was available.
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Greening Your Products: Good for the Environment, Good for Your Bottom Line
This guidance document focuses on opportunities to help your business reduce the impact on the environment, while saving you money.
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European Union Sustainable Purchasing Guidance Profile
To help you find the resource that is right for your organization, EPA conducted a scan of the landscape and developed summary profiles of some of the leading sources of sustainable purchasing guidance around the globe.
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Manufacturer How-To Guide
This page is intended to help small or medium-sized manufacturers navigate the E3 assessment process.
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E3 FAQs
E3 questions on background, assessments, post-assessment recommendations and of a general nature.
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E3 Supply Chain How-To Guide
Key steps for large manufacturers to initiate an E3 project for their supply chain, including resources for recruiting suppliers and recognizing supplier achievements.
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About E3's Green Suppliers Network
A description of the E3 Green Suppliers Network, Environment which conducts customized technical assessment of production processes to help the manufacturer reduce waste and operate more efficiently.
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Presentation on Power Management
Presentation for FEC June 2013 webinar on power management.
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E3 Success Story - Piloting E3 on the Ground in Columbus, Ohio
American Electric Power utilized the support of Columbus, Ohio's mayor to use E3 as a vehicle for Columbus manufacturing businesses to reach the city's Get Green Columbus, GreenSpot and other goals.
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Webinars
A list of webinars, future events and past presentations for the Federal Electronics Challenge.
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E3 Success Story - Intertape Polymer Group/Danville, VA
In support of the Danville/Region E3 EPA program, GENEDGE conducted an October 2012 E3 assessment project with the local branch division of IPG.