GSA’s IWAC Team Hosts Sustainability Roundtable Discussion With Industry Partners

Help EPA better understand how you and your agency tackle purchasing environmentally preferable products and services.  EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program (EPP) is focused on allows the governement to purchase in a way that has a reduced impact on the environment.  No prior knowledge or experience is required in order to take this survey, which is eligible for one (1) CLP credit!

In the latest GSA Training: Buy Green video (pt 2 of 6), Dana Arnold, the Director of the Program Analysis Division, gives more insight on buying green products. This presentation delivers information on sustainable products, the Federal Green Purchasing Program, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 23, and a variety of market research tools. Click here to watch this video on YouTube

Be sure to tune in Next Wednesday for more information regarding market research tools!

New compilation helps buyers, program officials understand green purchasing requirements.

PBS Mid-Atlantic Region recently released a solicitation that requires the selected contractor at the post office and courthouse in Pittsburgh to use green products and services during project planning, design, construction, and maintenance. The contractor also must submit a report identifying which green products it will use.The solicitation is the region's first to incorporate green purchasing requirements.