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By the Maryland Green Purchasing Committee March 1, 2024 |
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Celebrate April with the GPC!
April is Drive Electric Earth Month and includes Earth Day! To celebrate both of these occasions, DGS is hosting an event on Wednesday, April 24th. This event is a great opportunity to learn how the State is moving toward a more sustainable future.
Those interested in attending should see the flyer below for additional details!
We’re also looking for Green vendors to participate in the event. Interested vendors can email Sam Linton for more details!
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Earth Day 2024: Planet vs Plastics
This year's Earth Day theme is Planet vs Plastics. This theme is designed to bring attention to the harmful effects of plastics to the environment and human health, and push for a plastic-free future.
EARTHDAY.ORG is striving for a 60% reduction in plastics through four primary methods:
- Promoting widespread public awareness of the damage done by plastics, and demanding more research be conducted on its health implications.
- Pushing to phase our single-use plastics by 2030.
- Demanding policies to end the damage of fast fashion and the plastics produced and used in the process.
- Investing in innovative technologies and materials to bring a plastic free world.
To learn more, please visit https://www.earthday.org/
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Green Specifications
Looking for Subject Matter Experts!
The GPC is looking for subject-matter-experts (SMEs) on a variety of topics. The most current need is for textiles & uniforms, and lab equipment. If you think you can provide some expertise, please email Victoria Nellis!
Do you have an area that you would like to see a green specification? Send in your suggestions!
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Landscaping Specification Training
The GPC is hosting a workshop on when and how to use our landscaping specifications. This is a great opportunity to learn from Sam Linton how to best use these essential specifications, while also getting your questions answered.
Those interested should complete the Google Form to register - Register Here
If you have specific questions related to these specifications, please send them to Sam Linton before the training, if possible.
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 Quarterly reports are due 30 days after the end of the quarter. Please submit your agency's green purchasing report for Quarter 3 of FY 2024 to Sam.Linton@maryland.gov and DGS.BuyGreen@maryland.gov by May 10th!
Quarter 1: July 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Quarter 2: October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Quarter 3: January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Quarter 4: April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Agencies with questions on reporting are encouraged to reach out for assistance or training.
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GPC Working Meeting
April 11, 2024
1:00 - 3:00
Green Purchasing Specialist Course
Tentatively scheduled for September 2024
Those interested should complete this form!
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Questions?
Contact us at dgs.buygreen@maryland.gov
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