The following organizations can be valuable resources for learning what other agencies have accomplished with sustainable purchasing and for exploring future collaboration opportunities.
Public Agencies
These government agencies have established sustainable purchasing programs and can provide insights into implementation strategies, lessons learned, and outcomes.
- Alameda County, CA
- City of San Francisco, CA
- King County, WA
- City of Portland, OR
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- State of New York
Supporting Organizations
These organizations provide tools, research, and networking opportunities to advance sustainable purchasing across the public and private sectors.
Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council — Offers both public and member-only resources for organizations at all stages of sustainable purchasing implementation.
Responsible Purchasing Network — Provides guidance and advocacy for environmentally and socially responsible procurement practices.
Center for Environmental Health — Works to protect communities from toxic chemicals in products, with resources relevant to purchasing decisions around safer alternatives.