U.S. Communities/Green is the one-stop source for public agency access to a broad line of environmentally certified products and services. From Energy Star to EcoLogo to Green Seal, U.S. Communities/Green has identified here those items in its contracts that meet third-party environmental certification standards to help public agencies meet their responsible procurement needs.

Information and resources you can trust:

Policies:   •  Los Angeles County EPP Policy Papers:   •  EPEAT Information •  Environmental Purchasing Policies 101 •  Governments Demand High-Quality, Safer, and Affordable "Green" Products •  Making Environmental Purchasing Easier •  Policy Updates Inspire Environmental Purchasing Articles:   •  Getting the lead our of wheel weights •  U.S. Communities Explores Buying Green •  Cities Can 'Buy Green' and Save Through NLC Program •  U.S. Communities Goes Green •  HD Supply helps Cobb County conserve water •  'Green' is Gold for General Sports Venue/AstroTurf USAŽ Calculators:   • Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies • Hybrid Cars • Energy Star Computer Power Management Savings • 10 Various EPP		Trainings/Seminars:   • 2008 NIGP Green Presentations • NACo/U.S. Communities Green Purchasing 101 Webcast • NACo Launches FREE Green Government Webinars Presentations:   • Green Purchasing Presentation at Green CA Summit 04.07.2008 • Green Purchasing Video ? Scot Case • Annual Conference Green Panel Presentation 02.05.2008 • U.S. Communities 2007 NIGP Go Green • Green Purchasing Presentation • Small Steps to a Greener Office Presentation Resources:   •  The City Tour for Solar •  NIGP Green Knowledge Community (For NIGP Members only) •  U.S. Communities STARS Purchasing Solution (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) •  U.S. Communities LEED Checklist •  U.S. Communities? Green Offerings Summary •  Solar Terms Glossary from SunEdison