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Corte Madera committee reviews draft environmentally preferable purchasing policy; staff to bring code change later this year
Summary
Committee reviewed a draft Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (EPPP) intended to reduce environmental impact of town purchases, align with state requirements, and improve grant eligibility. Staff will refine the draft with committee feedback and propose municipal code updates later in the year.
The Corte Madera Climate Action Committee reviewed a draft Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (EPPP) intended to guide town purchasing toward products and practices with lower environmental impact and to support climate-action goals.
Phoebe, a town staff member, presented the draft and said the policy “provides guidance and clarity for staff that are purchasing items so that they can reduce the environmental impact of town purchases.” The draft groups recommended practices into general preferences (green-business support, waste reduction) and five purchasing categories: energy, office…
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