Green Purchasing at Iowa State University
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Green Purchasing at Iowa State University What is Green Purchasing? Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP), or Green Purchasing, refers to the procurement of products and services that have a reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service. Iowa State University Procurement Services is committed to continuous improvement in procuring environmentally preferable products, promoting sustainable practices, and managing energy consumption, while fully supporting the University's mission to create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place. Supplier Sustainability Code of Conduct The University strives to manage its business in a sustainable and responsible way. We seek to do business with suppliers who share our concerns for, and commitment to, sustainable business practices. Suppliers shall meet all applicable environmental rules, regulations, and laws in the countries where they do business and shall consistently look for new and better ways to conserve resources, reduce pollution and waste, and enhance the communities in which they operate. Index Guidelines Definitions Green Products/Information FAQ Useful Links
Green Purchasing at Iowa State University What is Green Purchasing? Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP), or Green Purchasing, refers to the procurement of products and services that have a reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service. Iowa State University Procurement Services is committed to continuous improvement in procuring environmentally preferable products, promoting sustainable practices, and managing energy consumption, while fully supporting the University's mission to create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place. Supplier Sustainability Code of Conduct The University strives to manage its business in a sustainable and responsible way. We seek to do business with suppliers who share our concerns for, and commitment to, sustainable business practices. Suppliers shall meet all applicable environmental rules, regulations, and laws in the countries where they do business and shall consistently look for new and better ways to conserve resources, reduce pollution and waste, and enhance the communities in which they operate. Index Guidelines Definitions Green Products/Information FAQ Useful Links
Green Purchasing at Iowa State University What is Green Purchasing? Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP), or Green Purchasing, refers to the procurement of products and services that have a reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service. Iowa State University Procurement Services is committed to continuous improvement in procuring environmentally preferable products, promoting sustainable practices, and managing energy consumption, while fully supporting the University's mission to create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place. Supplier Sustainability Code of Conduct The University strives to manage its business in a sustainable and responsible way. We seek to do business with suppliers who share our concerns for, and commitment to, sustainable business practices. Suppliers shall meet all applicable environmental rules, regulations, and laws in the countries where they do business and shall consistently look for new and better ways to conserve resources, reduce pollution and waste, and enhance the communities in which they operate.
What is Green Purchasing? Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP), or Green Purchasing, refers to the procurement of products and services that have a reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service. Iowa State University Procurement Services is committed to continuous improvement in procuring environmentally preferable products, promoting sustainable practices, and managing energy consumption, while fully supporting the University's mission to create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place. Supplier Sustainability Code of Conduct The University strives to manage its business in a sustainable and responsible way. We seek to do business with suppliers who share our concerns for, and commitment to, sustainable business practices. Suppliers shall meet all applicable environmental rules, regulations, and laws in the countries where they do business and shall consistently look for new and better ways to conserve resources, reduce pollution and waste, and enhance the communities in which they operate.
What is Green Purchasing? Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP), or Green Purchasing, refers to the procurement of products and services that have a reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service. Iowa State University Procurement Services is committed to continuous improvement in procuring environmentally preferable products, promoting sustainable practices, and managing energy consumption, while fully supporting the University's mission to create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place. Supplier Sustainability Code of Conduct The University strives to manage its business in a sustainable and responsible way. We seek to do business with suppliers who share our concerns for, and commitment to, sustainable business practices. Suppliers shall meet all applicable environmental rules, regulations, and laws in the countries where they do business and shall consistently look for new and better ways to conserve resources, reduce pollution and waste, and enhance the communities in which they operate.
What is Green Purchasing? Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP), or Green Purchasing, refers to the procurement of products and services that have a reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service. Iowa State University Procurement Services is committed to continuous improvement in procuring environmentally preferable products, promoting sustainable practices, and managing energy consumption, while fully supporting the University's mission to create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place. Supplier Sustainability Code of Conduct The University strives to manage its business in a sustainable and responsible way. We seek to do business with suppliers who share our concerns for, and commitment to, sustainable business practices. Suppliers shall meet all applicable environmental rules, regulations, and laws in the countries where they do business and shall consistently look for new and better ways to conserve resources, reduce pollution and waste, and enhance the communities in which they operate.
What is Green Purchasing? Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP), or Green Purchasing, refers to the procurement of products and services that have a reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service. Iowa State University Procurement Services is committed to continuous improvement in procuring environmentally preferable products, promoting sustainable practices, and managing energy consumption, while fully supporting the University's mission to create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place. Supplier Sustainability Code of Conduct The University strives to manage its business in a sustainable and responsible way. We seek to do business with suppliers who share our concerns for, and commitment to, sustainable business practices. Suppliers shall meet all applicable environmental rules, regulations, and laws in the countries where they do business and shall consistently look for new and better ways to conserve resources, reduce pollution and waste, and enhance the communities in which they operate.
What is Green Purchasing? Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP), or Green Purchasing, refers to the procurement of products and services that have a reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service. Iowa State University Procurement Services is committed to continuous improvement in procuring environmentally preferable products, promoting sustainable practices, and managing energy consumption, while fully supporting the University's mission to create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place. Supplier Sustainability Code of Conduct The University strives to manage its business in a sustainable and responsible way. We seek to do business with suppliers who share our concerns for, and commitment to, sustainable business practices. Suppliers shall meet all applicable environmental rules, regulations, and laws in the countries where they do business and shall consistently look for new and better ways to conserve resources, reduce pollution and waste, and enhance the communities in which they operate.
What is Green Purchasing? Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP), or Green Purchasing, refers to the procurement of products and services that have a reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service. Iowa State University Procurement Services is committed to continuous improvement in procuring environmentally preferable products, promoting sustainable practices, and managing energy consumption, while fully supporting the University's mission to create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place. Supplier Sustainability Code of Conduct The University strives to manage its business in a sustainable and responsible way. We seek to do business with suppliers who share our concerns for, and commitment to, sustainable business practices. Suppliers shall meet all applicable environmental rules, regulations, and laws in the countries where they do business and shall consistently look for new and better ways to conserve resources, reduce pollution and waste, and enhance the communities in whic
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Iowa State University is seeking suppliers dedicated to Green Purchasing, also known as Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP), which emphasizes procurement practices that minimize adverse environmental impacts. The university is focused on continuous improvement in acquiring sustainable products and managing energy consumption. Only vendors who adhere to applicable environmental laws and share a commitment to sustainable practices will be considered.
Iowa State University aims to enhance its procurement processes through Green Purchasing, prioritizing products and services that are less harmful to human health and the environment. This encompasses the entire lifecycle of products, from raw materials to disposal.
- Understand EPP requirements and guidelines for procurement.
- Identify sustainable products that meet Green Purchasing criteria.
- Evaluate potential suppliers based on sustainability commitments.
- Implement procurement strategies that align with university's sustainability goals.
- Detailed description of environmentally preferable products offered.
- Evidence of compliance with sustainability codes of conduct.
- Plan for resource conservation and pollution reduction.
- Documentation of environmental certifications for products.
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- Exact response deadline is missing.
- No specified period of performance indicated.
- Product categories eligible for Green Purchasing are not detailed.
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