Activities

What's the GPN?

The Green purchasing Network was established in February 1996. It consists of organizations which are committed to reduce stress on the environment by promoting green purchasing, i.e. buying the least environmentally-impacting products available.

Objectives

	To disseminate the concept of, and promote the practice of, green purchasing among central and local governments, companies and consumers.
	To provide useful information about green purchasing in practice.
	To provide venues for exchanges of experience and information among our members.

Menbers

2,866 organizations (Sep, 2006)

2,283 companies

299 local governments and governmental agencies

284 non-profit-organizations

Activities of GPN

Drawing up "Purchasing Guidelines"for each type of product
	16 guidelines have been established : Printing/copying papers, Printers/Facsimile machines, Toilet/tissue paper, Personal computers, Refrigerators, Stationery and office supplies, washing machines, Lighting apparatus/lamps, motor cars, air-conditioners, office furniture, TV sets, uniform/work wear, printing services, hotels,Toilet facilities.
	Also posting that information on our Web site

Publishing “Environmental Data Base” to help purchasers compare and select products
	16 data base have been opened: Printing/Copying Papers, Printers, Facsimile Machines, Tissue Paper, Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Lamps, Air Conditioners, TV Sets, Copiers, Toilet Paper, Personal Computers,　Stationary and Office Supplies, Lighting Apparatus, Motorcars, Office Furniture, Uniforms and Work Wear, Hotels and Inns

Holding seminar, forums, and products exhibitions.

Conducting surveys on the current status of green purchasing and green consumerism

Establishing local networks led by local governments and companies

Awarding prizes to outstanding members (annually)

Publishing newsletters

Planning study missions

...and more activities to promote green purchasing and its objectives.


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