Sustainable Purchasing 101

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1 Sustainable Purchasing 101 Alicia Culver and Phillip Kobernick Responsible Purchasing Network OSU SC - February 28,

2 Overview What is greenwashing? What actions can you take to prevent it? What strategies can you use to incorporate the use of trusted ecolabels into your sustainable purchasing policy and bid specifications? What other sustainable purchasing resources are available for universities? 2

3 RPN Nonprofit, ~200 members States Local governments Federal agencies Colleges and universities School districts Businesses Non-profits RPN Mission Promote and practice responsible purchasing by identifying best practices, developing effective purchasing tools, educating the market, and using our collective purchasing power to maximize environmental stewardship, protect human health, and support local and global sustainability. 3

4 Environmentally Preferable Goods & Services have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared to competing products and services that serve the same purpose. 4

5 Rocket Air Blowers Replace Gas Dusters Just uses air. You just need one. $9.95 Contains Refrigerant: 1,1-Difluoroethane = GHG 120X > CO2 Some brands contain HFC 134a 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane = GHG 1300X >CO2 $5-$15/can; you need many 5

6 EPPs are Made with recycled content Highly energy efficient Designed to be long lasting Recyclable or compostable Made from renewable resources Less toxic than conventional goods Manufactured locally and responsibly Fairly traded Safely managed at the end of their life 6

7 Why Do Green Purchasing? 7

8 Green Purchasing Benefits Progress towards: Climate action commitments Zero Waste goals Reducing water and air pollution Minimizing toxic chemical exposures Creating local green collar jobs Securing green building (LEED) credits Life-cycle cost savings 8

9 Green Purchasing Opportunities Commodity contracts Service agreements Construction projects Purchase orders Credit cards E-procurement Every purchase matters 9

10 Green Claims Increasing Eco-safe Environmentally friendly Earth friendly Earth smart Environmentally safe Environmentally preferable Essentially non-toxic Practically non-toxic Made with non-toxic ingredients Degradable Natural Environmentally safe CFC-free Ozone friendly Recyclable Original Source: Kirsten Ritche, Gensler 10

11 7 Sins of Greenwashing Fibbing Non-Toxic No Proof Just trust us Irrelevance CFC-Free Hidden Trade-Off Compostable food containers with Teflon coating Sin of Vagueness 100% Natural Lesser of Two Evils Organic cigarettes Worshipping False Labels 11

12 Manufacturer-created Eco-Labels 12

13 Manufacturer-created Green Claims 13

14 Retailer-created Ecolabels 14

15 Multi-Attribute Certifications 15

16 Single Attribute Certifications 16

17 Support Green-certified Businesses 17

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19 Verification of Environmental Claims 19

20 Rating Systems US DOE/EPA ENERGY STAR Program EPEAT (green computer equipment US EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) Program USDA BioPreferred EU RoHS Directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) 20

21 Consumer Reports Eco-Labels Center 21

22 Evaluate and Approve Ecolabels City of Portland, OR Sustainable Procurement Policy 22

23 Require Product Claims to be Verified Suppliers citing environmentally preferred product claims shall provide proper certification or detailed information on environmental benefits, durability and recyclable properties. Specifically supports use of Green Seal and EPEAT University of California Policy on Sustainable Practices 23

24 Energy efficiency Waste prevention (long life) Toxicity reduction (mercury, lead) Light quality Multi-attribute Specifications: Green Lighting Equipment Recycling ( takeback ) CA and MN adopted green lighting specs 24

25 Multi-attribute Specifications: Green Cleaning Products Green Seal- or EcoLogo-certified cleaners Asthma-safe disinfectants Metered dilution system (to reduce exposure and save money) Pilot test, if possible Training and service 25

26 Shades of Green How Much Recycled content Bio-based content Mercury content (in fluorescent lamps) Energy, fuel or water consumption 26

27 Strategy: Block Red Flag Products Hazardous ingredients Poor energy efficiency Wasteful (disposable) Unsustainable production 27

28 Don t try to do it on your own. Get top level support Strategy: Institutionalize Assemble a Green Team Establish communication and outreach strategies Adopt sustainable purchasing policy and/or administrative guidelines See 10 Steps to Starting a Sustainable Purchasing Program on RPN website) 28

29 Strategy: Prioritize Largest potential impact Ability to meet environmental/health goals Opportunities for change (contracts re-bid) Ease of implementation (use existing specs) Potential to save money/create local jobs 29

30 Strategy: Cooperative Purchasing 30

31 Strategy: Publicize Green Products Offered on Your Contracts 31

32 Strategy: Direct Suppliers to Add green products to their core list Clearly label products that meet YOUR green criteria Require greenest products to be listed first via online searches Substitute (or suggest) EPPs when conventional items ordered Periodically report $ amount of compliant/ non-compliant purchases on your contract Conduct training and outreach 32

33 Thank You! Alicia Culver Responsible Purchasing Network

34 RPN Resources for Colleges and Universities Phillip Kobernick RPN Manager February 28,

35 RPN College Members Washington University in St. Louis University of Pennsylvania Colorado State University Yale University University of Pittsburgh 17 community colleges in Colorado 35

36 RPN Resources Responsible Purchasing Guides for 15 product categories Webinars on green procurement issues Monthly newsletter highlighting green purchasing activities and resources Sustainable purchasing policies and specifications Model Responsible Purchasing Report Calculators and other tools 36

37 Contents: Overview Social and Environmental Issues Best Practices Cost, Quality, and Supply Policies Specifications Standards Definitions Case Studies Calculators RPN Purchasing Guides 37

38 Product Categories: Bottled Water Carbon Offsets Cleaners Computers Copy Paper Fleet Vehicles Fluorescent Lights Food Services LEDs Graffiti Remover Green Power Office Machines Paint Toner Cartridges Tires, Wheel Weights 38

39 Calculators RPN created calculators for: reman toners, bottled water, vehicles Other calculators such as ENERGY STAR for electronics and appliances, EPEAT for computers, and many others 39

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41 Calculators 41

42 Case Studies City of Portland, OR Saved $335,000 in electricity costs per year 42

43 Case Studies Bottled Water Alternatives Cost of Bottled Water Cost of Drinking Fountains! Savings over 5 Years $655,755 (5 year contract) $419,000 - $639,000 (Installation in year 1 and yearly maintenance costs for 4 years) $16,755 - $236,755 Example of a water fountain at the University of Winnipeg that has been upgraded to include a spigot for use with reusable bottles. 43

44 Previous: Purchasing for Climate Protection RPN Trends Report ENERGY STAR Certifications Changes Q&A Tracking and Reporting Webinars In the works: Compostable Serviceware Saving Green Guide Purchasing for LEED and many more! 44

45 University Resources Bottled Water Alternatives, University Edition AASHE STARS Fact Sheet 45

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48 Other Publications Purchasing for Climate Protection Factsheet Cooperative Contracts Factsheet Annual Responsible Purchasing Trends Reports Model Responsible Purchasing Report 48

49 Responsible Purchasing Trends 49

50 Responsible Purchasing Trends Responsible purchasing policies over time Percentage of respondents Yes, we have a formal green purchasing policy. Yes, we have a green purchasing policy, but it is informal. 16 No, but we are planning on adopbng one. 11 No, we do not have a green purchasing policy I don't know if we have a green purchasing policy. 50

51 Responsible Purchasing Trends Responsible purchasing policies over time Percentage of respondents Yes, we have a formal green purchasing policy. Yes, we have a green purchasing policy, but it is informal. 16 No, but we are planning on adopbng one. 11 No, we do not have a green purchasing policy I don't know if we have a green purchasing policy. 51

52 Model Responsible Purchasing Report 52

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55 Thank You! Phillip Kobernick 1201 Martin Luther King Jr Way Oakland, CA