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Pollution Prevention (P2)

Federal Pioneers: Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Success Stories from the Federal Government

The federal government purchases more than $200 billion worth of goods and services each year. Recognizing that purchasing decisions can have important environmental consequences, federal agencies are considering some environmental impacts when buying goods and services.

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