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Now Open for Business to Business
What is ECO-Buy?
Started as Local Government Buy Recycled Alliance (LGBRA) in 2000
Expansion to ECO-Buy in 2002 Open for business October 2005 Recycled, greenhouse friendly, water
saving, low-toxic and re-used products. Australia’s largest green purchasing
program
Who are ECO-Buy?
Tania StruzinaManager – Local
Government
Alison RaymondManager – Business
A winning initiative!
Increase from $5.9M in 2001 FY to $36.9M to 2004 FY and expect jump up to $50M in 2005
BANKSIA AWARD 2005 finalist
PREMIER'S BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 2004
UNITED NATIONS (Australia) 2004 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AWARD
STRATEGIC PURCHASING (MAPS) 2002 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Expenditure
$5,914,164
$15,302,295
$36,987,554
$33,530,428
$0
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
$60,000,000
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Members Achievements
75% councils are members
95% - working group
96% - green purchasing policy
95% - green specifications
100% - ECO-Buy coordinator
315 staff from 25 different departments now involved
91% increase green purchasing since becoming members
95% intend to increase green purchasing in next 12 months
Introducing ECO-Buy Business
As part of the Commonwealth Games Environment Program, and with support from Sustainability Victoria & DSE……
ECO-Buy Business is here!
ECO-Buy Business Partners
ECO-Buy Business Supporters
ECO-Buy Foundation Members
Who is Involved?
Why Buy Green?
Risk Management Improve Bottom Line Reduce Environmental Impacts Customer Choice Competitive Advantage Raise Corporate Profile Reporting & Communications
What WE can do for YOU!
Membership is FREE!
ECO-Buy Manager – Business ECO-Guide - Policy, Action Plan, Model Specs ECO-Find ECO-Bonus ECO-Train ECO-Expos / seminars ECO-Networks ECO-Buy Awards for Excellence
What YOU can do for US
1. Senior Management Commitment2. ECO-Buy Coordinator3. Green Purchasing Policy 4. Action Plan 5. Tracking Purchasing6. On-line survey
This is NOT a greenwash program!
How to Join
1. Complete the Application Form2. CEO/ Director (or equivalent) signs
letter3. Return forms to ECO-Buy4. Wait for a message from the ECO-Buy
angel!
What is a green product?
Green or environmentally preferred products are defined as products and services that have less effect on human health and the environment than competing products and services that serve the same purpose.
Every product purchased impacts our environment.
Examples of green product
Recycled content products: Labels Post-it Pads Facial & Toilet Tissue
Copy Paper Hand Towel Pencils Calenders Presentation Folders Promotional Material A3 Paper Refillable Whiteboard Markers Envelopes DL (500 pack) Cartridges (Fax Toner, Laser Toner) ETC
Greenhouse friendly products: Computers Monitors Lap
tops Printers Photocopiers Faxes Multi Function Devices LCD Monitors Network Devices UPS Switches Timers Duplex Trays Hybrid vehicles LPG vehicles ETC
Watersaving products: Dual flush toilets Shower heads Tap fittings Flow
regulators Drought resistant indigenous plants Timers Water tanks Rain sensors
Non/low-toxic products: Plant based cleaning products Microfibre (non
chemical cleaning) Steam cleaning products Varnishes/glazes Floor coverings Furniture
Re-used products: Recycled timber products Organics Refurbished office
equipment & furniture
Energy Rated Products
Heating & cooling Hot water systems Microwaves Stoves Fridges Dryers Can cut up to 80% off
your energy bill
Energy Star Office Rating
Equipment enabled to go to ‘sleep’ when not used
Cut electricity costs and use 20% (compared to continual use)
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Computers, faxes, photocopiers, printers, TVs, DVDs, audio equipment etc
Energy Efficient Lighting
Compact flouro (15 watt)
Halogen (50 watt)
Standard incandescant
(60 watt)
Number needed
1 5 10
Cost per globe $15 $7 $1
Total globe cost
$15 $35 $10
Energy used (watt hours)
15 x 10,000 50 x 10,000 60 x 10,000
Energy used (kwh)
150 500 600
Energy cost @ 15c/ kwh
$22.50 $75 $90
Total cost $37.50 $105 $100
Buy compact fluorescent
Use up to 70% less energy
Save energy, save money
Water saving products
Accredited products through AAAAA Water Conservation Labelling
Dual Flush toilets use 70% less water
Water efficient shower heads can reduce use by 60%
Non-Toxic products
Floor coverings made from Linseed oil,resin, wood flour & pigments – renewable resources no toxic glues.
Citrus based cleaning products
Microfibre –non chemical cleaning equipment (used in hospital environments)
Upfront investment, longlife payoff
OH&S benefits
Waste Management
Up to 50% recycled content
Recycled HDPE milk bottles & retired bins
U.V protection and high durability
To find out more and to join…
Pick up a brochure /membership pack or
Go to the ECO-Buy Business page on our website: www.mav.asn.au/ecobuy or
Contact Alison Raymond:9667 [email protected]