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Learn about an innovative program developed by Green-e that certifies products manufactured with 100% renewable energy such as solar or wind power More
Did you miss RPN's most recent webinar? Watch the recording to learn how procurement decisions can dramatically improve water efficiency. More
Want to learn how your organization can help protect the environment and human health through greener purchasing? Watch RPN's orientation webinar to learn more! More
In "Greenwashing vs. Green Products", Alicia Culver, Director of the Responsible Purchasing Network, will help schools learn how to spot false "green" marketing clams and procure products that have substantiated environmental attributes. More
Please join the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and the Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) for a free Webinar on how to promote "green" purchasing at your college or university. More
This comprehensive Webinar is geared to both experienced "green" purchasers and those just getting started and covered important aspects of a successful food service ware program from an environmental purchasing perspective. More
Let the Responsible Purchasing Network help you stay on top of the latest developments with Underwriters Laboratories Environment (ULE). More
During this webinar, RPN reviewed green alternatives for commonly used building maintenance products such as paint, janitorial supplies, and lighting fixtures and lamps and focused on how greener choices within these product categories can help increase energy efficiency, reduce waste, improve indoor air quality, and in many cases, produce cost savings! More
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The Basel Action Network (BAN), the owner of the e-Stewards Certification for electronics recyclers, announced today that it has included the R2 (Responsible Recycling) Practices, developed earlier by an Environmental Protection Agency sponsored multi-stakeholder process, into the more comprehensive e-Stewards Standard. More
Itâs called the County Green Purchasing Toolkit, an interactive Web-based resource that shares innovative county best practices with other local governments nationwide to help them save money while buying more environmentally preferable products. More
In August 2011, EcoLogo (which is now owned by UL) published a revised Standard for Hard Surface Cleaners (CCD-146), which covers products such as general purpose and glass cleaners, bathroom cleaners (non-disinfecting), degreasers and dish-washing detergents. More
