C4: Identify EPP Items in Purchasing Catalogs – Above Green

(1 points)

INTENT

To ensure purchase of EPP items by enabling purchasing staff to easily locate them.

REQUIREMENTS

Ensure environmentally preferred items are identified as such in purchasing catalogs and/or websites.

POTENTIAL STRATEGIES

If there is a centralized purchasing system, create a guideline or policy to identify environmentally preferred products that addresses zero waste products, packaging and services and they are highlighted in purchasing catalogs used by purchasing agents. If there is a decentralized purchasing system that allows for multiple departments to purchase products, implement a system to communicate that it is the company’s policy to purchase environmentally preferred products and an easy-access directory of such products is provided. Also, allow easy selection of vendors that designate EPP items in their online or paper catalogs.

SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION

Narrative describing the policy and its implementation.
Guideline or policy on identification of EPP items.
Screenshots or photographs showing the EPP items highlighted (optional)