Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a proposed update to the agency’s Recommendations of Specifications, Standards and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing (Recommendations), which help federal government purchasers and other buyers utilize private sector standards and ecolabels to buy products that are more sustainable and climate-friendly and contain safer chemical ingredients. This is the first time in nearly … Read more

Gear Up for Pollution Prevention Week, September 16-20, with EPA’s P2 Week Resources.

In preparation for Pollution Prevention Week (P2 Week), observed Sept.16-20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering resources to help organizations promote their work in preventing pollution. This year’s theme for P2 Week is “Together We Are One Planet,” emphasizing the importance of preventing pollution at home, in communities, in industry and beyond to … Read more

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Label Program to Bolster U.S. Manufacturing of Cleaner Construction Materials Program will support the Administration’s initiative to “Buy Clean” construction materials from U.S. manufacturers as part of the Investing in America Agenda On, Aug. 7, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its plan for implementing a new label program to boost clean … Read more

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $160 Million in Grants to Support Clean U.S. Manufacturing of Steel and Other Construction Materials Grants from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act will support the renewal of American manufacturing by helping businesses produce low-carbon materials Today, July 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 38 grant recipients across … Read more