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  • Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

    An attempt to address environmental challenges by taking advantage of government’s vast purchasing power to create strong markets for environmentally-friendly products and services. Purchasing goods and services in a way that does not harm the environment. Also known as green purchasing. (Martin & Miller, 2006)

    See Also: Sustainable Procurement