C5: Track Purchase of Environmentally Preferable Products – Above Green

(1 point)

INTENT

To ensure EPP policies are being followed and collect information on EPP activities to inform goal setting and program development.

REQUIREMENTS

Create system to track the purchase of environmentally preferred products and materials that address zero waste.

POTENTIAL STRATEGIES

Examine purchasing activity and determine which vendors provide environmentally preferred products. Determine if reports are created internally on purchasing activity, or if reports can be sent from vendor. Highlight environmentally preferred items in these reports or create a separate report with just these items. Staff can also track purchase of items using a spreadsheet or word document. The tracking system should be highlighted in the purchasing guidelines used by purchasing agents and/or any departments authorized to make purchases.

SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION

Narrative describing the system and how it’s being implemented.
Excerpt of a tracking report.