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| October 2008 - In This Issue |
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| Feature Article |
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Five Tips for Saving Greenbacks Through Green Purchasing
Given the current turmoil in global financial markets, businesses, schools, and governments are struggling to curtail spending. Through responsible purchasing strategies, however, cost savings, environmental benefits, and human health improvements can coexist. Outlined here are five proven ways purchasers can save money while protecting the earth for future generations.  More |
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| RPN Program News |
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RPN Seeks Program Manager, Membership Coordinator
The Responsible Purchasing Network is seeking qualified candidates for two full time positions: Program Manager and Membership Coordinator. Join our team and help us advance socially responsible and environmentally sustainable purchasing. More |
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Have Speakers, Will Travel
Need a green procurement speaker at your next event? Want to host a green purchasing workshop? RPN staff are always on the road spreading the word about how buyers can cut waste and save money by adopting responsible purchasing policies and implementing improved practices. Our staff are available to speak on a wide variety of green purchasing issues to enhance your next conference or meeting. More |
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Break the Bottled Water Habit with our New Responsible Purchasing Guide
The Responsible Purchasing Guide to Bottled Water Alternatives, produced by RPN in partnership with Corporate Accountability International, can help your organization stop pouring purchasing dollars down the drain by switching to tap water, filters, water fountains and other bottled water alternatives. Download the guide today and watch the webinar video online. More |
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| RPN Member Spotlight: State of California |
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California Enacts Nation's First Statewide Green Chemistry Program
California just became the first state in the nation to establish a comprehensive green chemistry program to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals in consumer products and the environment. More |
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California to Reap Economic Benefits from Cutting Emissions
California's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will benefit the state's economy and save residents money, according to a report from the state’s Air Resources Board. More |
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| Responsible Purchasing in the News |
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