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By the Maryland Green Purchasing Committee September 16, 2022 |
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Welcome to New Staff
Sam Linton joined us in July as a Green Purchasing Data Coordinator and will be supporting on all things green purchasing.
Sam has a professional background in stormwater management, environmental restoration, and community outreach. He holds a degree from James Madison University in Integrated Science & Technology.
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Field Trip to Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
Our colleagues at Baltimore County provided a tour of the Materials Recovery Facility to DGS staff and GPC members. A MRF is a facility that receives, sorts and prepares recyclable materials for use in new products. The group got a chance to see the automated sorting equipment which includes 86 conveyor belts, six sorting screens, three optical sorters and two balers.
A special thanks to Richard Keller and Trevor Hummel for organizing this great tour!
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Our first cohort of Green Purchasing Specialists have graduated. Thank you to our 19 graduates for serving as green purchasing ambassadors at your agency and leveraging your procurement expertise to ensure a cleaner and more sustainable future for Maryland!
This pilot program was for Maryland State procurement professionals who sought to gain a deeper knowledge of environmentally preferable or “green” purchasing practices.
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Janitorial Supplies
This specification covers Cleaning Chemicals, Soaps and Personal Care Products, Janitorial Paper Products, and Cleaning Equipment. Access the specification here.
Flooring and Adhesives
The Flooring Specification covers various types of flooring including carpet, stone, tile, and wood. Access the specification here.
EV Charging Equipment
The Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment specification has been updated to account for changes in technology. Access the specification here.
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Questions on Green Purchasing?
Check out the new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page on the GPC website.
Green Specifications: The Complete List
Want to know what product types are covered by GPC specifications? Use the Specification Index for an A-Z list.
This tool is available on the Specifications webpage on the GPC website.
Come to Office Hours!
The GPC launched its highly requested monthly office hour! This is a set time for Maryland procurement staff from any agency to drop in and ask anything green purchasing related. Office hours will be held the second Friday of every month. Contact us to be added to the calendar invite.
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MD 7th Annual Biz Opps Summit
October 31, 2022
Join the GPC at this All Day Event
Register Here
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Questions?
Contact us at DGS.BuyGreen@maryland.gov
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