Alicia Culver Responsible Purchasing Network. March 19, 2012

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1 Sustainable Purchasing 101 Alicia Culver Responsible Purchasing Network March 19,

2 RPN International ti lnetwork State and local governments Federal agencies Colleges and universities iti School districts Businesses Non-profit organizations Faith-based organizations 2

3 Who is RPN? 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 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 4

5 Environmental 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 5

6 7 Sins of Greenwashing No Proof Just trust us Sin of Vagueness 100% Natural Lesser of Two Evils Hybrid SUV Hidden Trade-Off Compostable food containers with Teflon coating Irrelevance CFC-Free Fibbing Non-Toxic Worshipping False Labels 6

7 Manufacturer-created created Eco-Labels 7

8 Manufacturer Green Claims 8

9 Retailer-created Ecolabels 9

10 Multi-Attribute ib t Certifications 10

11 Single Attribute Certifications 11

12 Green Product Rating Systems US DOE/EPA ENERGY STAR Program (energy-efficient appliances, office and lighting g equipment) Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) ( green computer equipment) US EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) Program (low-toxicity cleaners) 12

13 Tiered Eco-Labels Set minimum threshold and encourage improvement Race to the top 13

14 Best Practice Specify Green Services Require pesticide applicators to be certified in IPM (Ecowise or Green Shield) and to use safer pesticides based on hazard prevention criteria Require landscaping service companies to be certified as Bay- Friendly Landscaping Professionals 14

15 Green Business Certification Programs 15

16 Require Green Claims to be Verified Suppliers citing environmentally preferred product claims shall provide proper certification i or detailed d information i on environmental benefits, durability and recyclable properties. Source: University of California Policy on Sustainable Practices 16

17 EPP Fact Sheet 17

18 Unsustainable stainable Products Hazardous ingredients Poor energy, fuel or water efficiency Wasteful (rapidly disposable, little or no recycled content, difficult to recycle) Unsustainable production, use, transportation, and disposal impacts 18

19 Why Sustainable Procurement is an Important Strategy Lead by Example Proving Ground for sustainable products Strengthening markets Rewards product redesign market transformation Cleans up the supply chain 19

20 What are Environmentally Preferable Goods & Services? products and services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared to competing products and services that serve the same purpose. 20

21 Sustainable Products 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 21

22 Why Buy Green Products? Progress towards: Reducing air and water pollution Meeting climate protection and zero waste goals Minimizing toxic chemical releases and exposures Creating green jobs Earning green building credits SAVING MONEY 22

23 Best Practice Institutionalize Don t try to do it on your own. Get top level support Assemble a Green Team Etblih Establish roles and responsibilities Adopt sustainable purchasing policy, standards and best practices See 10 Steps to Starting a Sustainable Purchasing Program on RPN website) 23

24 Best Practice Adopt Sustainable Purchasing Policy minimize i i negative impacts on human health and environment while supporting a diverse, equitable, and vibrant community and economy... City of Tacoma, WA Resolution No

25 Best Practice Develop Green Purchasing Procedures 25

26 Best Practice Publicize Policies & Practices 26

27 Best Practice Centralize Green Purchasing Lowers prices by aggregating demand Easier to control/monitor purchases Simplifies education process Saves time on ordering, book-keeping 27

28 Best Practice Prioritize Largest potential impact Ability to meet environmental/health goals Opportunities for change (contracts re-bid) Ease of implementation (use existing specs and certifications) Potential to save money/create local jobs 28

29 Best Practice Performance Test Engage end-users early Set performance criteria Should be no trade-off Request product samples Conduct pilot tests Try innovative products Approve only what works 29

30 Best Practice Reduce Transportation Impacts Avoid overnight shipping, whenever possible Ask vendors to offer incentives for reducing the frequency of deliveries Invest in water filters instead of buying bottled water Give preference to local manufacturers and distributors 30

31 Best Practice Reduce Packaging Impacts Prohibit unsustainable packaging Encourage vendors to use reusable and easily recyclable packaging Buy concentrated and long-lasting l products Consolidate orders 31

32 Small Order Reduction: $50 cap Environmental Impact 2009 Three-month pilot study 74 Orders Eliminated 193 Miles not driven Congratulations! ti Your efficient ordering has allowed The City of Santa Rosa to significantly reduce CO2, waste and water use! 19 Gallons of fuel saved 255 Boxes not used 408 pounds (boxes) 0.2 tons (boxes) 255 Shipping labels 2 pounds of pulp 385 Packing slip pages 429 Air pillows 4 pounds of air pillows 5 Trees saved 393 pounds of waste avoided 1064 pounds eco2 avoided 2407 gallons water saved 32

33 Best Practice Require Vendors to Recycle Saves time/money by shifting responsibility for recycling to manufacturers and distributors Creates infrastructure t for efficient recycling Encourages manufacturers to redesign their products to be safer, more durable and more easily recyclable 33

34 Best Practice Purchase Cooperatively Collaboration among public agencies can: SAVE TIME by not reinventing the wheel by sharing research, specifications, bid solicitation documents, and vendor lists to create new green g contracts SAVE MONEY by aggregating demand from multiple entities 34

35 Best Practice Regional Collaborations 35

36 Find Green Products on State Contracts 36

37 Best Practice: Buy Green Products on Cooperative Purchasing Agreements 37

38 Green Products Widely Available from Local Vendors

39 Best Practice Publicize Sustainable Products Offered on Your Contracts 39

40 Best Practice Direct Suppliers to Clearly label products that meet YOUR EPP criteria (using data from eco-labeling organizations) 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 sold on your contract 40

41 Best Practice Track and Report Meet reporting requirements Measure success! Determine quantity of sustainable goods & services used by your facilities Document progress for LEED, policy goals Identify challenges and opportunities Plan for future efforts Identify cost impacts Measure cost savings and increases Demonstrate the financial case for a Responsible Purchasing Program 41

42 EPP Resources 42

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44 Model Responsible Purchasing Report 44

45 Past Purchasing for Climate Protection Compostable Serviceware Water Efficiency Tracking and Reporting Monthly Webinars Future Green Lighting Office Supplies Roundtable Purchasing for LEED and many more! 45

46 RPN Fact Sheets 46

47 Recycled Paper Calculator l 47

48 Hand Dryers vs. Paper Towels 48

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50 EPPNet Product specifications Vendors of green products Pricing information Strategies to meet green procurement goals nerc.org/eppnet Not available for private vendors 50

51 New Green Purchasing Toolkit for Counties 51

52 SF Approved List sfapproved.org 52

53 Connect with RPN! com/responsiblepurchasing 53

54 Thank You! Alicia Culver Responsible Purchasing Network org 54