document.writeln('EPP Basics: - Start with Kevin Lyon\'s six steps.
- Learn how EPP can reduce these environmental impacts.
- Speak the language by learning the terms.
- Utilize our resources.
- Learn more on the web with our links.
')
document.writeln('Life Cycle Assessment: - Learn how to perform a Waste Audit.
- Take advantage of Material Exchanges.
- Close the recycling loop and Buy Recycled.
- Use the Cleaner Production model.
- Utilize Product Stewardship principles.
')
document.writeln('Managing EPP: - Learn about Environmental Management Systems.
- Cut waste with Reverse Logistics.
- Compare costs to find the Best Value
- Gain recognition with certifications.
- Get help through Programs.
')
document.writeln('Contracts:
How to achieve long lasting, effective, environmentally sensitive contracts.
')
document.writeln('Managing Waste: Dealing with your waste. Where do I start? This page offers an outline of the information on this website- including source reduction, methods of reuse, recycling, and proper disposal.
')
document.writeln('Case Studies of EPP sucessfully implemented at:
- Universities
- Businesses
- Organizations.
')
document.writeln('Introduces Members of the Rutgers Team working on this project:
- Priscilla Hayes
- William Newburry
- Micheal Quinlan
- Peter Smouse
- Clinton Andrews
')
document.writeln('Explains environmentally preferable purchasing from the point of view of the producer of goods and services
')
document.writeln('Explains environmentally preferable purchasing from the point of view of the policy maker- the person with the authority to mandate EPP for an organization.
')
document.writeln('Explains environmentally preferable purchasing from the point of view of the purchasing agent.
')
document.writeln('Explains environmentally preferable purchasing from the point of view of the user of products (i.e. employees, students, etc.).
')
document.writeln('Explains environmentally preferable purchasing from the point of view of the Facilities/maintenance representative (responsible for maintaining products, buildings and dealing with waste).
')
document.writeln('Explains environmentally preferable purchasing from the point of view of the Environment Health and Safety representative (responsible for monitoring the impacts of purchases on people within the organization).
')
document.writeln('Paper: Information on all aspects of paper including changing your purchasing habits, conservation tips, pros and cons of recycled content paper, price and performance issues, information on toner cartridges, and the Rutgers case study.
')
document.writeln('Electronics: Information and resources on how electronics are related to EPP. Computers are the primary focus.
')
document.writeln('Packaging is an important focus of EPP because of the tremendous amount of solid waste associated with it. This page provides information on how to best reduce the solid waste problems associated with packaging.
')
document.writeln('Building Materials: Provides information on building materials including green buildings, green roofing, sustainable energy, and more.
')
document.writeln('Chemicals/Cleaning Supplies: Provides information on how to manage chemical purchasing, use and disposal with pollution prevention in mind. This page targets organizations that use chemicals for cleaning (janitorial) purposes, laboratory experiments and manufacturing processes.
')
document.writeln('Landscaping: Provides information about sustainable landscaping and includes comprehensive guides, information on pesticide use and more.
')
document.writeln('Other includes information and resources about:
- Vehicles
- Furniture
- Batteries
')
document.writeln('Kevin Lyons, Head of Purchasing at Rutgers University, proposes these Six Steps to effectively enact administrative change and achieve Environmental Procurement.
')
document.writeln('These Environmental Impacts can be greatly reduced by practing EPP:
- Consumption
- Landfills
- Global Warming
')
document.writeln('List of EPP terms and definitions to help the novice better understand the language.
')
document.writeln('Resources provides:
- Informational websites
- Online Distribution Lists
- Power Point Presentations
')
document.writeln('Links to useful websites providing information related to EPP.
')
document.writeln('Provides links to green product Vendors, waste audit consultants, and recycling or reuse vendors, including materials exchanges.
')
document.writeln('Environmental Management Systems help an organization achieve its environmental obligations and performance goals with a method to systematically manage their environmental activities, products and services.
')
document.writeln('Reverse Logistics recaptures the value of waste or assure proper disposal of products by analyzing a product from point of consumption to point of origin. Examples include:
- Reconditioning, Remanufacturing, and Refurbishing
- Hazardous waste collection
- Recycling packaging materials
')
document.writeln('View a list and descriptions of Certifications for products and facilities.
')
document.writeln('Various environmental programs exist that help create partnerships and resources for organizations and businesses interested in incorporating EPP.
')
document.writeln('Includes:
- Why Buy Recycled?
- Price
- Performance
')
document.writeln('Despite the promise of the paperless office in the computer age, paper consumption continues to rise.
')
document.writeln('Learn ways to conserve paper:
-Office Tips
-Faculty/Staff Tips
-Campus Paper Challenge
')
document.writeln('Chlorine-Free Paper reduces the release of toxic substances such as dioxin and furans.
')
document.writeln('Certified Forest products assure sustainable forestry practices in the extraction of natural resources for the paper products.
')
document.writeln('Case Studies includes:
- universities
- businesses
- non-profit campaigns
')
document.writeln('Links to additonal material about issues related to paper consumption, conservation, and recycled paper.
')
document.writeln('Vendors, Comming Soon!
')
document.writeln('Information on how computer purchasing relates to environmentally preferable purchasing. This page includes guides on how to best approach the issue. It also provides information on waste minimization and pollution prevention through changes in use and disposal.
')
document.writeln('Links to EPA resources with extensive information on electronics and how purchasing, use and disposal relate to EPP.
')
document.writeln('Vendors, Comming Soon!
')
document.writeln('Information on some of the commonly used packaging materials.
')
document.writeln('Information on alternative, environmentally preferable packaging.
')
document.writeln('Links to informative websites with further information on packaging issues. Some include case studies and contracting language.
')
document.writeln('Links to company websites such as Fedex, UPS, Dell and other electronics companies that have identified packaging as an environmental concern.
')
document.writeln('Since issues regarding packaging are always changing, this page is intended to keep you up to date on the latest developments and news items.
')
document.writeln('Vendors, Comming Soon!
')
document.writeln('Creating green buildings can be accomplished in both new construction and in retrofitting existing buildings. The various resources on this page provide information on how to best design a green building.
')
document.writeln('Once a green building has been developed, it is important to maintain the building to uphold the principles initially set forth in the original plans. This link provides guidance on how to best develop a sustainable maintenance plan.
')
document.writeln('Reducing and managing energy comsumption is an important component in green buildings and EPP. This page provides resources on how to best appoach this issue.
')
document.writeln('A green building is not complete unless the materials used in the building are sustainable, environmentally friendly products. This page provides information on some of the common environmentally friendly building materials used today. These include products with recycled content, products with the ability to reduce waste and environmental impact, and products that have been produced in an environmentally conscious way.
')
document.writeln('Click here to link to the Earth Pledge Foundation\'s website on green roofs. The site provides general information on green roofs and links to additional resources on the topic.
')
document.writeln('Lighting is an important part of building construction. There are several concerns with lighting from an EPP standpoint including hazardous materials management, energy conservation and economics. Click here for up to date information regarding these issues.
')
document.writeln('Under Construction!
')
document.writeln('Vendors, Comming Soon!
')
document.writeln('Links to websites that provide the framework for an organization to address the issue of pollution prevention through chemical management. This page also has guides on alternatives to harmful cleaning supplies.
')
document.writeln('Once the framework to address the issue of pollution prevention has been set, identifying chemicals and their hazards becomes an important tool. This page provides links to sites with extensive informational databases on chemicals.
')
document.writeln('Once chemical hazards are identified, the next step is to find ways to avoid using such hazardous chemicals. This page provides links to websites with information on ways to avoid using harmful solvents in cleaning applications, laboratory experiments and manufacturing processes.
')
document.writeln('This page provides links to the websites of some of the laboratories accross the country that have already implemented pollution prevention strategies. These sites can serve as models to those just beginning their strategies.
')
document.writeln('Government websites with additional information about pollution prevention not mentioned in the other links.
')
document.writeln('Vendors, Comming Soon!
')
document.writeln('Provides information on setting goals for reduced water and pesticide usage. The resources on this page provide guidance on how to best acheive these goals in an efficient and cost effective way.
')
document.writeln('Provides information on integrated pest management(IPM) which is a sustainable approach to pest control which replaces pesticide use with alternate growing techniques and sustainable plant selection.
')
document.writeln('Provides information about pesticides including health and safety data, chemical composition and recommendations for proper use.
')
document.writeln('Tips for proper use of fertilizers to reduce waste and prevent pollution.
')
document.writeln('Provides information about weeds and how they may provide evidence about the soil conditions of your lawn and garden. Knowing the soil conditions will help you to select the plant vegetation that best suites your landscape or garden, thus preventing excess watering, excess pesticide or fertilizer application, or possible death of the vegetation.
')
document.writeln('Vendors, Comming Soon!
')
document.writeln('Furniture: Environmental considerations from natural resource consumption to production to take into account when purchasing furniture for your entity.
')
document.writeln('Vehicles: fuel, materials, and vehicle related components involve environmental considerations to weight into your purchasing decisions.
')
document.writeln('Batteries: environmental considerations, recycling, and rechargeable
')
document.writeln('Remanufactured Toner Cartridges- Cut Costs & Waste! Learn about quality issues, costs, environmental benefits, printing tips, case studies, and view a manufacturers/suppliers list
')
document.writeln('Vendors, Comming Soon!
')
document.writeln('In order to minimize waste and conserve resources, humans must consume less. EPP can help reduce the effects of human consumption habits.
')
document.writeln('EPP can reduce the amount of solid waste sent to landfills.
')
document.writeln('By using less energy overall, EPP can cut carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Eliminating these greenhouse gases is the key to reducing the impacts of global warming.
')
document.writeln('Waste Audits are a hands-on approach to waste reduction. Before reducing your waste you must know your waste!
Evaluate your waste stream to:
- Inventory your waste and
- Examine the best ways to reduce your sources of waste.
')
document.writeln('Material Exchanges:
- Provide low cost materials
- Save money on disposal costs
- Find new markets for surplus
- Allow donation to schools or non-profits in need
')
document.writeln('Buy Recycled and Close the recycling loop! There is no point in putting recyclables in the right bin if no one buys the recycled product. Benefits of buy recycled:
- less energy used in production
- less waste sent to the landfill
- conserves natural resources
')
document.writeln('Find the best value procurement method
')
document.writeln('Cleaner Production uses a model framework to prevent and minimize waste and pollution in:
industrial processes - products - services.
This model views waste as a product with negative economic value.
')
document.writeln('The principles of product stewardship identify the responsibility of manufacturers to reduce the entire lifecycle impacts of a product and its packaging. This link will redirect you to the Product Stewardship Institute Website.
')
document.writeln('EPA waste audit worksheets.
')
document.writeln('Pictures from the SWPG Waste audit conducted with students at the Lawrenceville School, Dec 2002
')
document.writeln('Small industry and EPP, approaches for getting started, recycling in industry, team building support, packaging.
')
document.writeln('Examines paper usage, paper consumption and waste reduction, and the purchase of recycled content paper for the University. Discusses issues of price, performance and quality of recycled paper.
')
document.writeln('ISO 14001, environmental management systems ( EMS ), large industry and EPP, electronics industry and EPP, managing chemical purchases and evaluating chemical suppliers.
')
document.writeln('L\'Oréal Pictures
')
document.writeln('Utilize this Basic Information to start Environmentally Preferable Purchasing in any organization, university, business, or institution.
')
document.writeln('Point of View:
In order to accomplish communication and cooperation, and build teamwork, everyone must understand each other\'s perspectives.
')
document.writeln('Materials provides resources for various products
Utilize this information to help you choose environmentally preferable products and services for your entity.
')
document.writeln('Learn about future and past Training conferences and events as well as other training resources.
')
document.writeln('In order to minimize waste and conserve resources, humans must consume less. EPP can help reduce the effects of human consumption habits.
')
document.writeln('EPP can reduce the amount of solid waste sent to landfills.
')
document.writeln('By using less energy overall, EPP can cut carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Eliminating these greenhouse gases is the key to reducing the impacts of global warming.
')
document.writeln('By using less energy overall, EPP can cut carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Eliminating these greenhouse gases is the key to reducing the impacts of global warming.
')
document.writeln('Waste Audits are a hands-on approach to waste reduction. Before reducing your waste you must know your waste!
Evaluate your waste stream to:
- Inventory your waste and
- Examine the best ways to reduce your sources of waste.
')
document.writeln('Material Exchanges:
- Provide low cost materials
- Save money on disposal costs
- Find new markets for surplus
- Allow donation to schools or non-profits in need
')
document.writeln('Buy Recycled and Close the recycling loop! There is no point in putting recyclables in the right bin if no one buys the recycled product. Benefits of buy recycled:
- less energy used in production
- less waste sent to the landfill
- conserves natural resources
')
document.writeln('Cleaner Production uses a model framework to prevent and minimize waste and pollution in:
industrial processes - products - services.
This model views waste as a product with negative economic value.
')
document.writeln('The principles of product stewardship identify the responsibility of manufacturers to reduce the entire lifecycle impacts of a product and its packaging. This link will redirect you to the Product Stewardship Institute Website.
')
document.writeln('Environmental Management Systems help an organization achieve its environmental obligations and performance goals with a method to systematically manage their environmental activities, products and services.
')
document.writeln('Reverse Logistics recaptures the value of waste or assure proper disposal of products by analyzing a product from point of consumption to point of origin. Examples include:
- Reconditioning, Remanufacturing, and Refurbishing
- Hazardous waste collection
- Recycling packaging materials
')
document.writeln('View a list and descriptions of Certifications for products and facilities.
')
document.writeln('Various environmental programs exist that help create partnerships and resources for organizations and businesses interested in incorporating EPP.
')
document.writeln('Explains environmentally preferable purchasing from the point of view of the producer of goods and services
')
document.writeln('Explains environmentally preferable purchasing from the point of view of the policy maker- the person with the authority to mandate EPP for an organization.
')
document.writeln('Explains environmentally preferable purchasing from the point of view of the purchasing agent.
')
document.writeln('Explains environmentally preferable purchasing from the point of view of the user of products (i.e. employees, students, etc.).
')
document.writeln('Explains environmentally preferable purchasing from the point of view of the Facilities/maintenance representative (responsible for maintaining products, buildings and dealing with waste).
')
document.writeln('Explains environmentally preferable purchasing from the point of view of the Environment Health and Safety representative (responsible for monitoring the impacts of purchases on people within the organization).
')
document.writeln('Small industry and EPP, approaches for getting started, recycling in industry, team building support, packaging.
')
document.writeln('Examines paper usage, paper consumption and waste reduction, and the purchase of recycled content paper for the University. Discusses issues of price, performance and quality of recycled paper.
')
document.writeln('ISO 14001, environmental management systems ( EMS ), large industry and EPP, electronics industry and EPP, managing chemical purchases and evaluating chemical suppliers.
')
document.writeln('Information on how computer purchasing relates to environmentally preferable purchasing. This page includes guides on how to best approach the issue. It also provides information on waste minimization and pollution prevention through changes in use and disposal.
')
document.writeln('Links to EPA resources with extensive information on electronics and how purchasing, use and disposal relate to EPP.
')
document.writeln('Vendors, Comming Soon!
')
document.writeln('Information on some of the commonly used packaging materials.
')
document.writeln('Information on alternative, environmentally preferable packaging.
')
document.writeln('Links to informative websites with further information on packaging issues. Some include case studies and contracting language.
')
document.writeln('Links to company websites such as Fedex, UPS, Dell and other electronics companies that have identified packaging as an environmental concern.
')
document.writeln('Since issues regarding packaging are always changing, this page is intended to keep you up to date on the latest developments and news items.
')
document.writeln('Vendors, Comming Soon!
')
document.writeln('Links to websites that provide the framework for an organization to address the issue of pollution prevention through chemical management. This page also has guides on alternatives to harmful cleaning supplies.
')
document.writeln('Once the framework to address the issue of pollution prevention has been set, identifying chemicals and their hazards becomes an important tool. This page provides links to sites with extensive informational databases on chemicals.
')
document.writeln('Once chemical hazards are identified, the next step is to find ways to avoid using such hazardous chemicals. This page provides links to websites with information on ways to avoid using harmful solvents in cleaning applications, laboratory experiments and manufacturing processes.
')
document.writeln('This page provides links to the websites of some of the laboratories accross the country that have already implemented pollution prevention strategies. These sites can serve as models to those just beginning their strategies.
')
document.writeln('Government websites with additional information about pollution prevention not mentioned in the other links.
')
document.writeln('Vendors, Comming Soon!
')
document.writeln('EPP Basics: - Start with Kevin Lyon\'s six steps.
- Learn how EPP can reduce these environmental impacts.
- Speak the language by learning the terms.
- Utilize our resources.
- Learn more on the web with our links.
')
document.writeln('Life Cycle Assessment: - Learn how to perform a Waste Audit.
- Take advantage of Material Exchanges.
- Close the recycling loop and Buy Recycled.
- Use the Cleaner Production model.
- Utilize Product Stewardship principles.
')
document.writeln('Managing EPP: - Learn about Environmental Management Systems.
- Cut waste with Reverse Logistics.
- Compare costs to find the Best Value
- Gain recognition with certifications.
- Get help through Programs.
')
document.writeln('Contracts:
How to achieve long lasting, effective, environmentally sensitive contracts.
')
document.writeln('Managing Waste: Dealing with your waste. Where do I start? This page offers an outline of the information on this website- including source reduction, methods of reuse, recycling, and proper disposal.
')
document.writeln('Case Studies of EPP sucessfully implemented at:
- Universities
- Businesses
- Organizations.
')
document.writeln('Introduces Members of the Rutgers Team working on this project:
- Priscilla Hayes
- William Newburry
- Micheal Quinlan
- Peter Smouse
- Clinton Andrews
')
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