When: Monday, October 27, 2008 (9:00 a.m. to Noon)
Where: Snohomish County Campus, Robert J. Drewel Building, 3000 Rockefeller, Everett, WA
For more information and to register, click here, or contact Ginger Metz at ginger.metz@snoco.org or by calling (425) 388-6483.
Description: This workshop will highlight specific actions government agencies and businesses can take to reduce their carbon footprint by changing their purchasing policies and practices. These actions include but are not limited to:
- Establishing energy efficiency standards for all lighting equipment, appliances and computers used in their facilities
- Improving the fuel efficiency ratings of their fleets
- Installing renewable energy technologies
- Buying recycled-content and remanufactured products
- Reducing paper and water consumption
- Sourcing food and other goods from local producers
- Switching to concentrated "green" cleaners for office buildings, schools and other buildings.
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