Buying Green ...Buying Smart

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Helps Public Agencies
Meet Climate Action and Other Goals

Conference is sold out - thanks for your interest in this timely topic - Agenda, directions and other info

Date:   March 18, 2009, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Optional networking lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter Auditorium, 101 8th Street, Oakland
(8th and Oak, across from the Lake Merritt BART Station)

Are you working to shrink your carbon footprint, avoid the use of toxic chemicals, and reduce waste? Learn how Environmentally Preferable or Eco-Purchasing (EPP) can help public agencies meet all of these goals, and save taxpayer dollars through increased efficiency. Attend this timely half-day workshop where local government leaders and EPP experts will discuss the proven benefits of EPP, and provide practical tips for setting up effective Programs. Topics will include:
  • 10 Way to Make EPP Easy
  • Low Hanging Fruit: Products to Prioritize
  • Finding green products through State contracts, and other cooperative purchasing opportunities
  • Certification programs and other EPP tools and resources
Take the EPP Challenge: Make a commitment to implement EPP in your jurisdiction.

*Optional Lunch: Following the workshop, stay for an optional networking lunch with our EPP experts.

Workshop Fee: $30 (includes morning refreshments)
*Optional Lunch Fee: $10

For more information, please call (510)464-7900

 

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