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| August 2008 - In This Issue |
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| RPN Program News |
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RPN Seeks Program Manager
The Responsible Purchasing Network is seeking a Program Manager to advance its efforts to promote socially responsible and environmentally sustainable purchasing.  More |
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Use RPN Guide to Buy Green Copy Paper and Keep Costs Down
RPN's new Responsible Purchasing Guide for Copy Paper will show you how to cost-effectively purchase green copy paper. In addition, RPN worked with the Environmental Paper Network to develop a suite of paper purchasing tools that will be available on EPN's WhatsInYourPaper.com, which will be launched soon. Download the RPN guide to get a preview of some of these tools. More |
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RPN & U.S. Communities Partner to Promote Green Products on Group Contracts
What do you get when you combine RPN's green purchasing programs with the aggregated influence of over 87,000 buyers? A powerful new resource for finding and buying credible green products through competitively bid group contracts. More |
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| RPN Member Spotlight: State of Minnesota |
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Minnesota Saves Money on Green Paper
The State of Minnesota increased its supply of both greenbacks and green paper when it converted a substantial portion of its copy paper to 100% post-consumer waste (PCW) paper. More |
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Minnesota Gets the Lead Out of Wheel Weights
Both state and local governments in Minnesota are phasing out lead in wheel weights, switching to environmentally preferable alternatives. More |
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| Responsible Purchasing in the News |
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New Website Lets Purchasers Pinpoint Responsible Paper
PulpWatch.org, a new website sponsored by the Environmental Paper Network, uses Google Maps to help paper purchasers find responsible pulp mills. More |
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Carbon Disclosure Project Helps U.S. Cities Measure Emissions
30 U.S. cities have agreed to work with ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability USA to measure their carbon footprints under the Carbon Disclosure Project. More |
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San Francisco Cuts Carbon Footprint
The City of San Francisco has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 5 percent from 1990 levels and is on track to cut emissions 20 percent in four years. More |
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TerraChoice Invites Input on Area Rug Standards
Through August 29, RPN members and readers are invited to offer comments to the EcoLogo Program of TerraChoice regarding the proposed standard for area rugs. More |
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Portland Adopts Sustainable Procurement Policy
The City of Portland, OR has adopted a sustainable procurement policy mandating that city employees incorporate environmental stewardship, social equity, community and fiscal responsibility when procuring materials, products or services. More |
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