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| December 2009 - In This Issue |
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| RPN Program News |
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Director’s Corner
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Saving Green—Money and Resources—Through Purchasing |
In today’s economic climate, all organizations need to improve their bottom line, and RPN is working to provide information that will help you reduce purchasing costs and increase your savings. RPN is conducting a survey that will be the basis for our upcoming “Saving Green” Purchasing Guide, which will focus on how purchasers can save money and resources, and we invite you to contribute to its success by filling out the questionnaire when it arrives in your e-mail box.
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| New Members |
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| RPN Member News |
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| Jobs |
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| Previous issues |
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Sign up for the Office Electronics and Computers Webinar November 19
Learn about new developments in the world of greener office electronics and computers by joining the Responsible Purchasing Network’s (RPN) webinar: "Green Your Office Electronics and Computers." This webinar accompanies the release of updates to two Responsible Purchasing Guides, Office Electronics and Computers. |
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Take the Saving Green Survey—Save Money and Resources
RPN invites its members to participate in a short survey that will form the basis of RPN’s upcoming publication, “The Responsible Purchasing Guide to Saving Green,” which will focus on how you and your institution can procure socially and environmentally responsible products that yield financial and resource cost savings. Your responses will be invaluable in the creation of a guide that will help purchasers save green by going green. Please watch for the survey in your e-mail inbox. |
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Paper Standards Comparison Chart
A bewildering array of different eco-labels and standards exist for paper and it is not always clear what differentiates one from another. To make it easier for organizations to purchase environmentally preferable paper, RPN created a Paper Standards Comparison Chart, which outlines the differences between common eco-labels and their multiple standards. The chart also describes ambiguous claims that purchasers should be mindful of and defines several important terms associated with paper production and recycling. More |
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RPN Membership Drive Now Until December 1, 2009!
RPN is growing–take advantage of a special discount of $50 off of dues for new members from now until December 1, 2009 (not applicable to student memberships). Keep an eye on your mailbox for a letter from RPN on the benefits of joining the leading network for responsible purchasing. |
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Connect with RPN on LinkedIn
Communicate with fellow RPN members on RPN’s LinkedIn page. Get the latest news, asks questions of the community, and let others know what you are doing to promote and practice socially responsible and environmentally sustainable purchasing. |
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| Look who’s joined RPN! |
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The Responsible Purchasing Network welcomes the following new members:
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State of Colorado (through a bulk, discounted membership) |
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Adams State College |
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Military and Veterans Affairs |
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Arapahoe Community College |
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Colorado Northwestern Community College |
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Auraria Higher Education Center |
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Office of Economic Development |
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Charter School Institute |
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Public Health and Environment |
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Colorado Community College System |
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State Patrol |
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Corrections |
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Colorado State University at Pueblo |
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Governor's Office of Homeland Security |
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Community College of Aurora |
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Natural Resources |
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Front Range Community College |
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Revenue |
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Lamar Community College |
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Transportation |
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Morgan Community College |
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Agriculture |
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Northeastern Junior College |
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Education |
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Otero Junior College |
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Governor’s Energy Office |
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Personnel & Administration |
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Governor's Office of Information Technology |
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Pikes Peak Community College |
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Health Care Policy and Financing |
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Public Safety |
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Historical Society |
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Pueblo Community College |
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Human Services |
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Red Rocks Community College |
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Labor and Employment |
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Trinidad State Junior College |
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Law |
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Regulatory Agencies |
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Local Affairs |
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Santa Clara Valley Water District, California |
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Warner Norcross & Judd LLP |
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Williamson County, Texas |
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| Calendar of Events |
Check our online events page for a more complete calendar of events. Please e-mail events for the calendar to rpn@newdream.org. Look for RPN staff at events marked with 
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| Join RPN |
The Responsible Purchasing Network offers a wealth of benefits for both your organization and the planet. Members get unlimited access to our Responsible Purchasing Guides, a host of online tools and resources, and more. Join RPN today and help your organization use its purchasing power to promote environmental stewardship, protect human health, and support local and global sustainability. |
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Subscription Details
The Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN), a project of the Center for a New American Dream, helps institutions incorporate environmental, human health, and social justice considerations into their purchasing decisions. RPN promotes responsible purchasing through outreach, trainings and presentations, conference calls, and media and communications efforts. For more information, visit www.responsiblepurchasing.org.
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