Shipping, Packaging & Packing Supplies
Shipping, packaging, and packing materials used to transport an item from one place to another such as paperboard and packaging products, industrial drums, packing and insulating materials, and pallets. Products in this category may also apply to the acquisition of Paper Office Products.
References and Guidance
Additional Guidance
EPA recommendations for the recycled content of steel products start at 16%. Steel products now contain between 25% and 90% recycled content.
To promote fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases and air pollution, consider using a SmartWay Transport Partner
for shipment of your products.
FAR clause 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts, requires contractors to report annually "on the product types and dollar value of any USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the Contractor during the previous Government fiscal year." Reporting is done through the System for Award Management in the fall, following conclusion of a Federal fiscal year.