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Recording Now Available for RPN's Webinar: Advancing Safer Chemistry in Government Procurement

Federal, state, and local policies are increasingly requiring government agencies to purchase less toxic products.  More

Slides Now Available for RPN's Webinar: Spotlight on EPA's Design for the Environment (DfE) Program

For over 15 years, the U.S. EPA's DfE Program has worked with a broad range of stakeholdersto help manufacturers choose the safest possible ingredients and to help consumers find safer products.  More

Recording Now Available for RPN's Webinar: Public Procurement of Energy-Efficient Products: Lessons from Around the World

Representatives of the World Bank, U.S. EPA's ENERGY STAR Program and DC's procurement office discussed key elements of a successful program for procuring energy-efficient products.  More

RPN Participates in San Mateo County's Sustainable Purchasing Training Series

In February 2012, San Mateo County, CA hosted a Sustainable Purchasing Training Series featuring RPN. The series was designed for local governments in San Mateo County, but is useful for anyone with purchasing decisions to make.  More

Recording Now Available for RPN's Webinar: Saving the Planet, One Paper Towel at a Time

Choices we make about paper towel and tissue purchases can protect forests and water quality as well as reduce energy consumption and pollution. Watch RPN's webinar on responsible paper towel and tissue sourcing to separate fact from "pulp fiction."  More

Recording Now Available for RPN's Webinar: Office Products Roundtable

Representatives from some of the leading office supplies stores including Staples, Independent Stationers, and Office Depot discussed their efforts to help institutional purchasers identify green alternatives.  More

7th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns to be Held in Geneva April 17-19

The 7th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns will focus on governance and finance with the purpose to find lasting sustainable development solutions to the current financial and environmental crises.  More

Recording Now Available for RPN's Webinar: New Member Orientation Featuring Green Products That Save Money

Please join RPN for our orientation webinar plus a discussion on green products that save money.  More

RPN Develops Purchasing Guidance for NASPO

RPN is developing purchasing guidance for NASPO in several product categories.Aimed at helping states procure environmentally preferable products and services, each guidance document will address green point weighting, minimum requirements, green certifications and standards, product selction, lifecycle costs, and more.  More