Green Purchasing Guides and Resources
Guides and resources that can help reduce the environmental impact of your organization’s purchasing choices.
This document gives examples of the types of recycled content products that can be purchased to save the equivalent of one ton of carbon dioxide.
This guide helps building managers and maintenance staff make purchasing decisions that increase energy efficiency, conserve natural resources and improve indoor air quality. Categories covered include lighting, paint, flooring, furniture, energy efficient appliances, water efficient products, mechanical, janitorial cleaning & supply products, and landscaping.
The San Francisco Department of the Environment maintains this list of distributors of compostable products, such as plates, cutlery, and to-go containers. Includes distributors’ contact information.
- This Guide lists over 100 commercial products and services and the environmental attributes to consider when purchasing or specifying them. The Guide was developed to assist Alameda County businesses and public agencies procure environmentally preferable products. Available as an Excel document or as a PDF.