Environmentally Preferred Products

Environmentally Preferred Products 

The Office of Purchasing encourages the purchase of “green” products and works closely with the Office of Environmental Sustainability and DPW/Environmental Services to promote the purchase of environmentally preferable products.  In support of this initiative below is a list of environmentally preferred products.   

• Recycled Laser Toner Cartridges 
• Remanufactured Tires 
• Recycled Furniture 
• Recycled Automotive Parts 
• Printing Paper Containing the Highest Post-Consumer Content Practicable, Unbleached or Processed Chlorine Free 
• Janitorial Paper Goods with Highest Post-Consumer Content Practicable, Unbleached or Process Chlorine Free 
• Copiers & Printers Capable of Duplexing and Using Recycled Paper & Toner Cartridges 
• Recycled Asphalt and Concrete 
• Wood Products Such as Lumber & Paper Harvested in an Environmentally Sustainable Manner 
• Cleaning/Disinfecting Products That Do Not Contain Carcinogens, Mutagens, Tetragens 
• Chlorofluorocarbon-Containing Refrigerants and Solvents 
• Biodegradable Surfactants and Detergents 
• Paint With Lowest Concentration of Volatile Organic Compounds (Non-Lead Based) 
• Binders, Flooring, Medical Supplies That Do Not Contain Polyvinyl Chlorine (PVC) 
• Energy Efficient Appliances & Equipment Containing Energy Star Certification 
• Compact Fluorescent Lamps, High Intensity Discharge (HID) Fixtures, Low Mercury Fluorescent Lamps 
• Natural Gas High Efficiency Space Heating Systems 
• High Efficiency Cooling Systems 
• Water Saving Products 
• Thermometers that do not contain mercury 
• Landscaping: 
  • Minimal Pesticide Use 
  • Grass-cycling (Leave Clippings on Lawn) 
  • Pruning As-Needed 
   
• Fertilize As-Needed With Slow Release or Organic Fertilizers 
• Drip Irrigation 
• Composting of Plant Debris 
• Native & Drought-Tolerant Plants That Require No or Minimal Watering 
• Mulch Products Produced On-Site 
• Structures Made From Recycled Products 
• Concrete Substitutes 
• Roofing Materials 
• Insulation 
• Carpet and Carpet Padding 

Updated 1/31/2012