In the future, all purchases made by Sarasota County Government will be evaluated according to environmental and health effects, rather than simply initial cost value. In November, 2003, Sarasota County became the first municipality in the country to adopt a purchasing code that included Environmentally-Preferable Purchasing [EPP] language. Click here to see Sarasota County's new procurement code. See page 12 for EPP language. See the links below to learn about Sarasota County's EPP programs. Creating a Green and Profitable Work Environment
Sustainable Sarasota and Florida Solar Energy Center partnered to create this institutional guide to green cleaning and maintenance. Environmental Landscape Management
Florida-friendly landscaping helps conserve water, reduce pollution and create habitat for local wildlife. Environmentally-Preferable Electronics
Green policies for purchasing, using and disposing electronics electronic equipment are being developed. Green Building
Sarasota County is committed to building facilities that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to work and live. Green Fleet and Alternative Fuels
The green fleet program works to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions of the county vehicle fleet. Green Food Service
Sustainable Sarasota is researching options for "greening" the food service program of county facilities. Green Office Supplies
Sustainable Sarasota is working with county staff to create purchasing policies and office policies that save money, energy and resources and reduce negative health effect. The county has a contract with Office Depot which offers a growing line of recycled-content and "green" office supplies. Low-Toxic Janitorial Products
Sarasota County is integrating environmentally-preferable janitorial products throughout county facilities. Policies for Sustainability (Including EPP Code)
Sarasota County has a adopted a number of policies to promote green purchasing. |