Introduction
Many governments, companies and everyday Australians are now reviewing their everyday procurement activities with a view of minimising their overall environmental impact.
This website has been designed for procurement officers and technical professionals involved in the field of green procurement.
Here are some ways that you can use this website:
1 . Join the on-line Australian green purchasing network which is also a member of the International Green Purchasing Network .
2 Learn about our best practice Green Procurement in Australia research project and participate in this study.
3 . Access the 2004 - State of Green Procurement in Australia Report and other resources that have been prepared to facilitate successful purchasing of products and services which have a lower environmental impact along their life cycle.
4 . Access the guidance materials that have been prepared to help in drafting requests for tender and supplier requirements to ensure your are specifying environmental preference with credibility.
Good Environmental Choice - Australia has commenced a study on the use of materials flow analysis in the delivery of environmentally credible green procurement programs. This national research study will deliver a guidance manual for procurement officers, a " Good Environmental Choice" Standard for Green Procurement Programs and a ' Good Environmental Choice" Standard for Green Offices. More here->>
Understanding the environmental significance of environmental claims is the key to ensuring you are purchasing decisions lead to environmental benefits. Unfortunately the vast majority of environmental claims do not translate to any actual environmental load reductions. Don't be fooled when it comes to making credible environmental assessments of products. This guide will get you started in understanding the different statements made by manufacturers and their environmental significance.
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