ART - Pennsylvania’s Green Purchasing 2009

This document discusses Pennsylvania's green purchasing program, which focuses on environmentally responsible procurement practices. The document mentions that all carpet in Pennsylvania must be certified to the NSF-140 (2007) carpet standard at a minimum Gold level, and proof of certification must be on file with the Department of General Services (DGS). The document also highlights the success of Pennsylvania's remanufactured furniture contract, which saves taxpayers money by supplying modular office furniture that has been disassembled, repainted, refinished, and reused. The author, Scot Case, is vice president of TerraChoice Environmental Marketing and has been researching and promoting responsible purchasing issues for 16 years. The document further mentions the support provided to Pennsylvania's green purchasing program by other departments, including the Governor's Green Government Council and the Commonwealth Agency Recycling Office.