ART - Environmental Purchasing 2009

The document is an annual report from King County, providing information on the county's environmental purchasing practices and the savings achieved through these practices in 2009. The report highlights various commodities and products where savings were made, including aggregates, toner cartridges, tire retreading, antifreeze, purchase of recycled oil, energy-saving software, motor oil, and avoided landfill costs. The report also discusses the county's use of recycled paper products, including copy/bond/printing paper and office supplies, as well as the purchase of remanufactured toner cartridges. It mentions the county's use of the Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) to evaluate and select environmentally friendly desktop computers and monitors. The report also mentions the installation of energy-saving software on networked computers, resulting in reduced energy use and cost savings. Other products and practices mentioned in the report include can-liners made from recycled plastic, compost for maintenance and construction projects, shredded wood for erosion control, environmentally preferable cleaners, and the use of LED solar lighting systems for bus shelters. The report emphasizes the county's commitment to purchasing environmentally friendly products and reducing its environmental impact. Additionally, the report mentions that county agencies also buy carpet and cushions, and that many of the available products have various environmental certifications. It also highlights the use of solar-powered equipment in certain instances.