RPN Announces Webcast Schedule through February
Join RPN staff and industry experts the second to last Tuesday of each month as we explore important issues in responsible purchasing. Upcoming RPN Webcasts include:

• Climate Neutral Fleets, August 21
• Fluorescent Lighting, September18
• Drinking Water, October 23
• Carpet, November 20
• Renewable Energy, December 11
• Light Duty Fleet Parts & Maintenance, January 23
• EPEAT Certified Computers, TBA
  

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New Resource: Responsible Purchasing Guide for Office Electronics
The Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) is proud to announce the release of the Responsible Purchasing Guide for Office Electronics which provides comprehensive, leading-edge guidance on the responsible purchase, use, and disposal of printers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, and multifunction devices. More

New Survey Indicates Companies Support Green Procurement
A new study conducted by EyeForProcurement reveales that 50% of companies are employing policies focused on greening their supply chains. More

Ford and U-Haul to Test New Vehicle Paint
Ford and U-Haul are putting on the road the industry's first fleet of vehicles painted with a new technology which Ford claims reduces greenhouse gases and VOCs. More

Xerox Launches "Green" Business Paper
Xerox launched a business paper made with fewer chemicals and energy and half as many trees. Though the paper is cheaper and greener, the lower quality may deter purchasers looking for sturdier papers. More

Particulate emissions from office printers quantified
A study by the Queensland University of Technology measured particulate emissions from office printers and found that 27% of the sample printers emitted high levels of particulates. The study found that emissions are printer-type specific and are also affected by toner coverage and cartridge age. More

Green Seal, Inc.

Green Seal, Inc.

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