Now Open for Business to Business

What is ECO-Buy?

Started as Local Government Buy Recycled Alliance (LGBRA) in 2000

Expansion to ECO-Buy in 2002 Open for business October 2005 Recycled, greenhouse friendly, water

saving, low-toxic and re-used products. Australia’s largest green purchasing

program

Who are ECO-Buy?

Tania StruzinaManager – Local

Government

Alison RaymondManager – Business

A winning initiative!

Increase from $5.9M in 2001 FY to $36.9M to 2004 FY and expect jump up to $50M in 2005

BANKSIA AWARD 2005 finalist

PREMIER'S BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 2004

UNITED NATIONS (Australia) 2004 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AWARD

STRATEGIC PURCHASING (MAPS) 2002 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Expenditure

$5,914,164

$15,302,295

$36,987,554

$33,530,428

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$10,000,000

$20,000,000

$30,000,000

$40,000,000

$50,000,000

$60,000,000

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Members Achievements

75% councils are members

95% - working group

96% - green purchasing policy

95% - green specifications

100% - ECO-Buy coordinator

315 staff from 25 different departments now involved

91% increase green purchasing since becoming members

95% intend to increase green purchasing in next 12 months

Introducing ECO-Buy Business

As part of the Commonwealth Games Environment Program, and with support from Sustainability Victoria & DSE……

ECO-Buy Business is here!

ECO-Buy Business Partners

ECO-Buy Business Supporters

ECO-Buy Foundation Members

Who is Involved?

Why Buy Green?

Risk Management Improve Bottom Line Reduce Environmental Impacts Customer Choice Competitive Advantage Raise Corporate Profile Reporting & Communications

What WE can do for YOU!

Membership is FREE!

ECO-Buy Manager – Business ECO-Guide - Policy, Action Plan, Model Specs ECO-Find ECO-Bonus ECO-Train ECO-Expos / seminars ECO-Networks ECO-Buy Awards for Excellence

What YOU can do for US

1. Senior Management Commitment2. ECO-Buy Coordinator3. Green Purchasing Policy 4. Action Plan 5. Tracking Purchasing6. On-line survey

This is NOT a greenwash program!

How to Join

1. Complete the Application Form2. CEO/ Director (or equivalent) signs

letter3. Return forms to ECO-Buy4. Wait for a message from the ECO-Buy

angel!

What is a green product?

Green or environmentally preferred products are defined as products and services that have less effect on human health and the environment than competing products and services that serve the same purpose.

Every product purchased impacts our environment.

Examples of green product

Recycled content products: Labels Post-it Pads Facial & Toilet Tissue

Copy Paper Hand Towel Pencils Calenders Presentation Folders Promotional Material A3 Paper Refillable Whiteboard Markers Envelopes DL (500 pack) Cartridges (Fax Toner, Laser Toner) ETC

Greenhouse friendly products: Computers Monitors Lap

tops Printers Photocopiers Faxes Multi Function Devices LCD Monitors Network Devices UPS Switches Timers Duplex Trays Hybrid vehicles LPG vehicles ETC

Watersaving products: Dual flush toilets Shower heads Tap fittings Flow

regulators Drought resistant indigenous plants Timers Water tanks Rain sensors

Non/low-toxic products: Plant based cleaning products Microfibre (non

chemical cleaning) Steam cleaning products Varnishes/glazes Floor coverings Furniture

Re-used products: Recycled timber products Organics Refurbished office

equipment & furniture

Energy Rated Products

Heating & cooling Hot water systems Microwaves Stoves Fridges Dryers Can cut up to 80% off

your energy bill

                                      

Energy Star Office Rating

Equipment enabled to go to ‘sleep’ when not used

Cut electricity costs and use 20% (compared to continual use)

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Computers, faxes, photocopiers, printers, TVs, DVDs, audio equipment etc

Energy Efficient Lighting

Compact flouro (15 watt)

Halogen (50 watt)

Standard incandescant

(60 watt)

Number needed

1 5 10

Cost per globe $15 $7 $1

Total globe cost

$15 $35 $10

Energy used (watt hours)

15 x 10,000 50 x 10,000 60 x 10,000

Energy used (kwh)

150 500 600

Energy cost @ 15c/ kwh

$22.50 $75 $90

Total cost $37.50 $105 $100

Buy compact fluorescent

Use up to 70% less energy

Save energy, save money

Water saving products

Accredited products through AAAAA Water Conservation Labelling

Dual Flush toilets use 70% less water

Water efficient shower heads can reduce use by 60%

Non-Toxic products

Floor coverings made from Linseed oil,resin, wood flour & pigments – renewable resources no toxic glues.

Citrus based cleaning products

Microfibre –non chemical cleaning equipment (used in hospital environments)

Upfront investment, longlife payoff

OH&S benefits

Waste Management

Up to 50% recycled content

Recycled HDPE milk bottles & retired bins

U.V protection and high durability

To find out more and to join…

Pick up a brochure /membership pack or

Go to the ECO-Buy Business page on our website: www.mav.asn.au/ecobuy or

Contact Alison Raymond:9667 5587araymond@mav.asn.au