Title
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING POLICY for the purpose of implementing an Environmentally Preferred Policy in Prince George's County to reduce the amount of toxicity of solid waste generated by County departments and agencies; recycle materials recoverable from County operations; and maximize the procurement of recycled, energy efficient, and non-toxic products.
Background
Prince George's County is a very large consumer of goods and services. The purchasing decisions of the County's employees and contractors have an impact on the environment. By including environmental considerations in the County's procurement decisions, along with traditional concerns with price, performance and availability, the County will remain fiscally responsible while incorporating practices that improve health, minimize pollution, and conserve natural resources. The proposed legislation establishes an Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy to reduce the impact the County's purchases will have on its natural resources, public health, and on current and future generations of County residents.