U.S. Communities
Green Initiative & Education

U.S. Communities/Green is the one-stop source for public agency access to a broad line of environmentally certified products and services. From Energy Star to EcoLogo to Green Seal, U.S. Communities/Green has identified here those items in its contracts that meet third-party environmental certification standards to help public agencies meet their responsible procurement needs.

Information and resources you can trust:

NACO: Green Government
 
Policies:
  •  Los Angeles County EPP Policy
Papers:
  •  EPEAT Information
•  Environmental Purchasing Policies 101
•  Governments Demand High-Quality, Safer, and Affordable "Green" Products
•  Making Environmental Purchasing Easier
•  Policy Updates Inspire Environmental Purchasing
Articles:
  •  U.S. Communities Explores Buying Green
•  Cities Can 'Buy Green' and Save Through NLC Program
•  U.S. Communities Goes Green
•  HD Supply helps Cobb County conserve water
•  'Green' is Gold for General Sports Venue/AstroTurf USA®
Trainings/Seminars:
  • NACo Launches FREE Green Government Webinars
Presentations:
  • Green Purchasing Presentation at Green CA Summit 04.07.2008
• Green Purchasing Video – Scot Case
• Annual Conference Green Panel Presentation 02.05.2008
• U.S. Communities 2007 NIGP Go Green
• Green Purchasing Presentation
• Small Steps to a Greener Office Presentation
Resources:
  •  U.S. Communities LEED Checklist
•  U.S. Communities’ Green Offerings Summary
•  Solar Terms Glossary from SunEdison
 
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Note: Currently Zep, Office Depot, Knoll, Haworth, Herman Miller, Virco, Ricoh, Savin, Lanier, Graybar and GTSI products are available under this search functionality.
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Certifications
  Certifications:

Envirochoice

Green Seal

Scientific Certification Systems

Standards:


Energy Star
 


GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
 


Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
 


Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool


Chlorine Free Products Association


Forest Stewardship Council

     
 
Founding Co-Sponsors
Public Services Alliance California Communities Compliance Services What's New Contact Us Home NACO NLC NIGP ASB US Mayors NACO: Green Government City of Seattle: Green Government Responsible Purchasing Network USCM: Mayors Climate Protection Center King County Environmental Purchasing Program NAGPI: The North American Green Purchasing Initiative of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation Los Angeles County Hennepin County MN City of Minneapolis, MN