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The GPC approved two new environmentally preferable product specifications in November.
Landscaping Plants
Based in statute, this specification prohibits the purchase and use of invasive plants for State landscaping projects and encourages the use of native plants instead.
Learn more and access the specification here.
Note to State Staff: Remember to share this specification with your landscaping vendors! The statute goes into effect on July 1, 2022.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
The EVSE specification sets technical requirements for EV chargers as well as construction, and installation requirements.
Access the specification here. Learn more about Maryland's EV infrastructure program here.
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The Maryland Green Purchasing Committee will be hosting a Purchaser Training for Environmentally Preferable Office Supplies on January 19th from 10:00 - 11:30.
This event is open to State purchasers, credit card holders, purchase approvers, budget managers, procurement staff, facility managers, and anyone at the State of Maryland who is interested in green purchasing.
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The State of Maryland, through the Green Purchasing Committee, was selected by the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council as the 2021 winner of the Business Case Initiative Category.
“The Maryland Green Purchasing Committee has been leading the way on green purchasing efforts and we are so honored to receive this award from a jury of our peers,” said DGS Secretary Ellington E. Churchill, Jr. “We recognize the important part that procurement plays in creating a greener and healthier Maryland. The work that we do to demonstrate how green purchasing saves money and provides numerous environmental and health benefits has engaged and informed our stakeholders across the government.”
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GPC Working Meeting
January 18, 2022
10:00 - 12:00
Members Only
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Purchaser Training for Office Supplies
January 19, 2022
10:00 - 11:30
Register Here
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Questions?
Contact us at DGS.BuyGreen@maryland.gov
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