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Issue #38: Greener By the Dozen

Purchasing Power: EPP Programs Help Governments
"In 1998, President Bill Clinton signed an executive order, requiring federal agencies to increase their use of recycled goods and to buy more environmentally friendly products. Many local agencies are adopting similar strategies, purchasing products-such as hybrid vehicles, recycled paper and motor oil, and reusable toner cartridges - to provide services to residents while reducing environmental impact. Read More

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