Green Purchasing

Green Purchasing or Environmentally Preferable Purchasing ﴾EPP﴿ is the buying of goods and services that have a reduced negative impact on human health and the environment as compared to other goods and services serving the same purpose. Simply put, green purchasing is smart purchasing.

Why Should I Purchase Green Products?

Choosing to buy green or EPP products for home or work can provide a variety of benefits from financial, to health and the environment. Such benefits include but are not limited to:

• Improving the safety and health of workers and the public
• Reducing pollution
• Conservation of natural resources and energy
• Developing new, more environmentally friendly products
• Encouraging new markets for recycled materials and create jobs
• Improving awareness of environmental stewardship
• Providing potential cost savings

How Can I Identify Green Products?

Look for Florida Approved Green Labels and products that are:

• Made from nontoxic materials
• Reusable and durable
• Made from recycled materials or can be recycled
• Energy and water efficient
• Made from plant based raw materials