Local Government Green Procurement Guide

Decisions made by local governments play a significant role in California's demand for natural resources and the associated pollution, air emissions, and waste from use of those resources. One important way local governments can reduce their impact on human health and the environment is through green procurement, or environmentally preferable product (EPP) purchasing programs. By weighing not only the purchase price of a product but also its full lifetime cost, green procurement policies can help local governments save money, create local green jobs and improve overall sustainability in their day to day operations.