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EPP Resources on the Web: 

EPP Resources on the Web NEWMOA Web Conference on EPP December 10, 2002 Robert Guillemin US EPA New England

EPA’s EPP Resources: 

EPA’s EPP Resources Recycled Content Products Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) www.epa.gov/cpg Energy Efficient Products Energy Star www.energystar.gov/products Environmentally Preferable Products/Services EPP Program www.epa.gov/oppt/epp

CPG Web Page: 

CPG Web Page

Recycled Content Products: 

Recycled Content Products Developed initially for Government Use 49 products in 8 Product categories Recommended Recovered Material Content Product Specifications Technical Background Documents Database of Manufactures and Suppliers Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG)

CPG’s 8 Product Categories: 

CPG’s 8 Product Categories Construction Products Landscaping Products Nonpaper Office Products Paper and Paper Products Park and Recreation Products Transportation Products Vehicular Products Miscellaneous Products

Landscaping Products: 

Landscaping Products Compost made from yard trimmings/food waste Garden and soaker hoses Hydraulic mulch Lawn and garden edging Plastic lumber landscaping timbers and posts

CPG Product Page : 

CPG Product Page Recommended Recovered Materials Content Ranges CPG Product Specifications Database of Manufacturers Technical Background Papers

Plastic Lumber Landscaping Timbers and Posts: 

Plastic Lumber Landscaping Timbers and Posts Recommended Recovered Materials Content Ranges

CPG Product Specifications: 

CPG Product Specifications American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Test Methods American Institute of Architects (AIA) US Army Corps of Engineers' Guide Specification GreenSeal GSA Federal Supply Contract

CPG Database of Manufacturers and Suppliers: 

CPG Database of Manufacturers and Suppliers Search Options Category or Product Material (glass, paper, plastic…) Supplier State Search Results Company Name, Address Contact Name, Phone, Email

Energy Star Web Site: 

Energy Star Web Site

Energy Efficient Products: 

Energy Efficient Products 30 Product Categories Representing over 11,000 Products Store Locator or List of Qualified Manufacturer Energy Saving Calculators Key Product Efficiency Criteria (specifications) Additional Information (articles, case studies, FAQ) Energy Star

Energy Star Product Categories: 

Energy Star Product Categories For Your Home Appliances Heating and Cooling Consumer Electronics Home/Office Equipment Windows Lighting Water Coolers Dehumidifiers Ventilating and Ceiling Fans For Your Business Office Equipment Monitor Power Management Exit Signs Roof Products Transformers Water Coolers Traffic Lights Commercial Freezers Heating and Cooling

Home Appliances: 

Home Appliances Clothes Washers Refrigerators Dishwashers Room Air Conditioners

Energy Star “Product Page”: 

Energy Star “Product Page” List or Database of Qualified Products Product Savings (savings calculator) Where to Get Products Store Locator (Retail - zip code, miles) Qualified Manufacturers List Product Information (specifications)

Procurement Language: 

Procurement Language

EPP Web Page: 

EPP Web Page

Environmentally Preferable Products and Services: 

Environmentally Preferable Products and Services Product/Service Purchasing Information A searchable database of product-specific information (environmental standards, guidelines and contract language) Documents EPP policy, case studies, EPP newsletter, guidelines for vendors Tools On-line training, EPP tips and strategies, product ranking and selection tools EPP Web Site

Database of Environmental Information for Products/Services: 

Database of Environmental Information for Products/Services Computer Store Furniture/Appliances Store Grocery/Miscellaneous Store Hardware Store Industrial Store Office Store Scientific/Medical Store Services Store Specialty Store Vehicles and Transportation Store

Groceries/Miscellaneous Store: 

Groceries/Miscellaneous Store Bags, Containers & Packaging Cleaning Supplies and Equipment Clothing and Fabrics Food Miscellaneous Personal Toiletries Pet Products

EPP Information:Cleaning Supplies and Equipment: 

EPP Information: Cleaning Supplies and Equipment Contract Language Federal agencies State and local government Product Voluntary Standards or Guidelines Energy Star and CPG GreenSeal, SCS, Environmental Choice, EU Eco-Label, Nordic Swan, Blue Angel Vendor Lists Additional Information Links to specific products Related EPP studies, reports, websites

Contract Language: 

Contract Language

Product Voluntary Standards or Guides: 

Product Voluntary Standards or Guides

Additional Information: 

Additional Information

Conclusions: 

Conclusions CPG Small number of well researched products Product standards and specifications Database of manufacturers Energy Star Large number of voluntarily certified products Product efficiency criteria and purchasing specifications Energy savings calculators Store locator and listing of manufacturers

Conclusions (continued): 

Conclusions (continued) EPP Program Clearinghouse of EPP information and tools used mainly by purchasers Database of contract language and voluntary standards and guidelines Links to EPP products and vendor lists Major hub for EPP publications, websites and resources

Contact Information: 

Contact Information Robert Guillemin Environmental Protection Specialist US EPA New England Phone: (617) 918-1814 Email: guillemin.robert@epa.gov