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Sustainability committee reports progress on Middleton's sustainable purchasing policy

Middleton Common Council · May 6, 2026
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Summary

The sustainability committee reported year‑one implementation achievements including updated budget forms, staff training, RFP templates and an implementation index survey; committee members flagged training gaps and technical issues (e.g., low‑carbon concrete guidance) for follow‑up.

Laura Buckholz, representing Middleton’s sustainability committee, updated the Common Council on May 5 about the first year of implementing the city’s sustainable purchasing policy passed in April 2023.

The committee has updated budget request forms, produced RFP/quote/bid templates with sustainability language under legal review, and delivered three in‑house trainings. Buckholz said the committee also funded an intern to adapt guidance…

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