Overview
Today, the majority of US states have an environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) policy that will impact the types of products and services you can procure. Additionally, sustainability goals of individual facilities may require specific purchases and building upgrades. In this webinar, Dr. Kirsten Hochberg will share some common requirements of EPPs as well as private sustainability goals and certifications (such as LEED), and how to meet these requirements through building changes and upgrades and selection of third-party certified cleaning and disinfecting products. Finally, Dr. Hochberg will share important information to provide confidence in the efficacy of third-party and eco-conscious cleaning and disinfecting products.
What You'll Learn
After completing this online training session, learners will be able to:- Understand Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Trends: Gain insights into the latest trends in environmentally preferred purchasing (EPP) and how they impact procurement decisions in various sectors.
- Understand How Some LEED and EPP Building Requirements Will Impact Procurement Requests: Learn about five key areas that new and existing buildings operating under an EPP, sustainability goals, or LEED certification will require upgrades and maintenance in facilities and require purchasing specific products and services.
- Understand the Common Requirements for Eco-conscious Cleaners and Disinfectants: Acquire practical knowledge on how to select and procure eco-conscious products that align with federal and state mandates, ensuring both environmental sustainability and compliance
- Understand the Efficacy of Eco-conscious Cleaners and Disinfectants: Understand the effectiveness of eco-conscious products in cleaning and disinfecting, and how they compare to traditional products in terms of performance.
Attendance for Individuals
In order to receive one contact hour, each member needs to register for the webinar individually in advance and then watch the live webinar. Your credit is tabulated by match between your login and your registration.
Attendance for Groups
There is a Group Sign-In Form provided with each webinar. The group sign-in form does not register anyone for the webinar, it just verifies live attendance. Each person will receive their login email on the day of the webinar – this verifies their registration. The group sign in form verifies that they watched the live webinar.
Please contact DistanceLearning@nigp.org if you do not receive your login information by 12 pm ET on the day of the webinar.