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Buy Green Copy Paper and Keep Costs Down

Copy paper is one of the first products selected by green purchasers. RPN’s new Responsible Purchasing Guide for Copy Paper will show you how to cost-effectively purchase green copy paper.  View the Guide and presentations and video from our July 22 webinar.  More

Cut Toner Costs in Half: Get the New Toner Cartridge Purchasing Guide

Remanufactured toner cartridges are a simple and cost effective way to conserve energy and natural resources. RPN’s new Responsible Purchasing Guide for Toner Cartridges is now available, as well as downloadable presentations from the recent toner cartridge webinar.  More

Green Purchasing Trends: Read the EcoMarkets 2008 Report

The EcoMarkets 2008 Report covers the social and environmental attitudes and practices of North American institutional buyers.  Download the free report from our website.  More

Use Green Cleaning Calculator to Tally Benefits of Going Clean and Green

The online version of the Responsible Purchasing Guide for Cleaners new features a Pollution Prevention Calculator to help you clean green.  More

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

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