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 Green Purchasing  The
NIH Green Purchasing Program involves the selection and acquisition of
products and services that most effectively minimize negative environmental
impacts over their life cycle of manufacturing, transportation, use and
recycling or disposal. Green purchasing involves procuring the following:
Recycled content products; ENERGY STAR and energy-efficient products;
Standby power devices; Alternative fuel vehicles/alternative fuels; Biobased
products; and Non-ozone depleting substances. Green purchasing requirements
apply to all Federal agencies and their contractors. The requirements
pertain to simplified acquisitions and large purchases, as well as to
both direct purchases of products and to support services contracts. These
requirements also apply to Federal purchase cardholders and to micro-purchases.
The Green Purchasing Program helps NIH to: (1) Improve safety and health of our patients, workers and the public; (2) Reduce pollution and conserve natural resources and energy; (3) Develop new, more environmentally friendly products; (4) Stimulate new markets for recycled materials and create jobs and improve awareness of environmental stewardship; (5) Protect the research mission; (6) Provide potential cost savings; (7) Reduce liabilities; and (8) Comply with environmental laws and regulations. If you would like more information about this program, please contact Ray Dillon
Tracking Our Green Purchasing Progress Related Links
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